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Super Simple {and really fun} Nature Craft
curtesy of FreeFoto.com Yes, it’s me again — the reluctant crafter. If you have been reading this blog for awhile, then you know I have publicly admitted that I am not one of those wonderfully crafty...
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Spend Less on Your Memorial Day BBQ
Curtesy of Pixabay Before I begin talking about barbecuing – I feel it is important to note – that Memorial Day- which was once known as Decoration Day – is a time to honor all those brave men and...
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Little Girl Can’t Let Go as Father Prepares for Deployment
Wow, what a powerful and incredibly sweet picture. The solder next to the little girl is a local. He lives and raises his family in my part of the country. When the local paper ran this picture, I...
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8 Fun Fall Activities for the Family
Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons License Do you love the fall? Can’t get enough of changing leaves, warm sweaters and the smell of soups and baked goods coming...
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Christie’s Favorite Halloween Movies
I like Halloween. It’s not my favorite holiday but I do think it’s pretty fun. Between ages 19-33 I could have cared less about it to be honest but now that I’m a Mom I do enjoy it. Plus, there’s candy...
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Christmas Crafts for Kids
Children love to create gifts that they can give to loved ones. This is their heartfelt way of showing those who love them most that they love them back. We must keep in mind that not all crafts our...
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How to Have a Healthier Easter
My son happens to be one of those lucky people who can eat whatever he wants and never gain weight, something he certainly didn’t get from me. Although he constantly reminds me of that fact around...
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Family Business Where Kids Can Help
Finding affordable childcare can be a challenge. Because of this, many people are looking for a job that they can do with their kids. While many of these jobs are done from home, there are a few jobs...
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How I Spent My Thanksgiving Weekend
I love Thanksgiving weekend because it is a nice break from work, and it’s a nice time to spend some time with family. However, 4 days does tend to drag on, and I don’t know about you, but here is how...
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Entertaining Kids During Christmas Break
Photo Credit: SheKnows.com With kids being out of school for a few weeks during the Christmas break, it’s easy to run out of ideas on how to entertain them. Growing up, my mom would send me to the...
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She Only Needs Me For a Short Time
Source: Real Beautiful At almost ten months old, my daughter is still not sleeping through the night. She wakes a minimum of twice between 8pm and 7am. Realistically it’s probably closer to four...
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How to Have Family Fun on a Budget
As a parent, you want to provide your kids with the best and you are looking forward to all family fun opportunities. Sometimes, however, financial limitations stand in the way of having a good time....
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The Importance of Unplugging
As I sit here and write this post sitting beside my husband, half paying attending to him and half trying to get work done, I am reminded once again of the importance to unplug once in a while. Today...
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Summertime Fun on the Cheap!
Though some areas of the world may have a hard time believing it, summer is just around the corner! Summer is full of temptations to spend money. From new clothes, to summer activities and family...
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Being an Engaged Parent
Being a mom is easily the hardest thing I have ever, and will ever, do in my life. Being responsible for someone else’s well-being is a stressful job. There is no job in the world that gives so much...
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Saving Money By Throwing Themed Parties, Showers and Events
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby… At least in my case this is how it went. I started dating my husband when we were just kids in high school. We got engaged and started planning...
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Are You Considering a Divorce?
The holidays can be a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Though the holidays can be filled with a flurry of activity, most people enjoy the season because they like watching the joy on...
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Enjoy Sporting Events at a Great Price!
We are a sports loving family! The boys’ nursery was sports themed — and now, their bedroom is pretty much the same. Once we moved them to their bunk beds, we did away with the baby stuff and gave...
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Cherishing Moments
The world we live in is moving at mach one. We’re constantly looking to do things faster, more efficient, better. While most of these things are, in my opinion, a good thing, I forget all too often to...
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Frugal Easter Fun For Kids
I don’t know where the last four months went but suddenly I find myself looking for fun Easter activities for the kids in the family. This year is the first year our daughter will be old enough to...
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