How long has it been since you’ve gone on a picnic? It’s not something people usually think about and to some it may even seem a bit silly. I didn’t realize it until I started thinking about it, but our family has had a tradition of going on picnics and it started with my husband.
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When my daughter started middle school, I grabbed one of my pouches, added a few cute enamel pins and turned it into a kit for emergencies. Since she’s gotten older, we've added to it and by keeping this in her backpack, it has eased her stress and given her peace of mind!
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I love to get away and I prefer to pack light when I do. My family actually teases me that I pack in such small suitcases or backpacks for our trips. I’ll let you in on a few of my tips and secrets so you can pack light, have less to worry about, and get more out of your vacation!
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When my husband and I got married less than a year out of college we hadn’t traveled too many places. He had never flown in an airplane or been to a foreign country. I had been to a handful of states and found while in college that I loved exploring the surrounding area our school was located in.
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Every once in a while I encounter someone who asks, "what the heck is a tea towel"? To me, it’s an old-fashioned way of saying kitchen towel or bar towel, but it really is a bit different than that. Tea towels originated in the 18th-century in England. They were towels that were absorbent, usually made of linen, not terry cloth, and used while serving tea.
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Have you ever heard of the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman? This was a book that had been recommended to me while I was in college and engaged to be married.
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Are your walls looking tired and outdated or boring? Have you updated your furniture or freshly painted the walls, but haven’t updated your decor? You can easily refresh your walls without spending a ton of money and make them stand out and create an inviting home.
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We all do it. We all dream of what we’d like to be better at in the new year, look better, feel better, stop doing, start doing, change, learn, grow…We make these resolutions, promises to ourselves, that we hope we follow through on and make habits of in 21 days.
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I know you may be up to your eyeballs in last minute holiday prep, but I'd like you to take a minute and put down the homemade cookie recipe, gift wrap and tape, or guest towels. Now relax your shoulders and just take a deep breath.
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Tired of the store bought plasticky bows? No good at curling ribbon? Want some less expensive gift wrap options? I have tons of ideas on how to make your presents festive and you don’t have to be crafty or break the bank!
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My daughter recently declared this really is the most wonderful time of the year. She stated that I start my marathon of cooking the best food and treats and making our house feel and smell homey. It was fun to hear her perspective and know she not only looked forward to, but felt so loved this time of year.
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Bring some holiday spirit into your bedroom! Simple and easy additions to your existing bedroom decor will make it holiday ready without breaking your budget.
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