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Last Easter season, just a few days before Easter Sunday, there was a knock on our door. When we went to answer the door we found out that we’d been egged! No, not egged with real eggs. The “You’ve Been Egged” Easter Activity is similar to the “You’ve Been Boo-ed” Halloween activity where baskets of…
I love investing money. To me, it is a no brainer and the best way to make money. But, I also “vote with my dollars” and rarely spend money on products that don’t support my eco-friendly lifestyle. One morning I woke up in a panic- I do so much to support socially responsible businesses with…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. If you’re looking for a new plant-based, gluten free, sugar free, and non-GMO snack, then you’re going to love this LOVE CORN review. I’m giving…
There are some foods I will always love, no matter how far away I am from home. Gumbo is one of these. This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo recipe is something I’ve been making since I started cooking. It’s a labor of love that is worth every minute stirring the roux. I may have grown…
It’s my favorite time of the year. Want to know why? It’s strawberry season here in Florida! I know it sounds crazy to the rest of the continental US, but Florida strawberry season is early. Yup, we enjoy fresh strawberries as early as January! If you’ve never eaten a fresh strawberry at the peak of…
Have you jumped on the Dry January bandwagon yet? If you are still on the fence you might change your mind once you see all the benefits. It isn’t news that drinking less has health benefits. Check out these 10 benefits to going dry for January. RELATE POST: 10 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Make at…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. If you are anything like me, you are deep into the supplement trend right about now. A worldwide pandemic seems to have that effect on…
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and Tillamook. All opinions are mine alone. #TillamookPartner #TillamookatPublix #TillamookHolidayatPublix What started as a one time pizza night experiment has turned into a weekly ritual. Many different kinds of pizza are made in our house on Thursdays, but it never fails that one is always jalapeño cheddar….
I absolutely love the holidays – the decorations, spending time with family, gift giving! But, as much as I love the holidays, this time of year also kind of pains the environmentalist and minimalist in me. Giving gifts is a fun, exciting part of this time of year, but it’s hard for me not to…
Getting rid of toys before Christmas is a struggle. Yet, it’s necessary to clear out old toy clutter before Santa brings a sleigh full of new toys. This post outlines a few ways to encourage kids to declutter, as well as one decluttering hack that will transform your life this holiday season. This amazing hack…
Need an easy Thanksgiving breakfast? Try these cinnamon roll turkeys for Thanksgiving breakfast. It’s a fun tradition that everyone in the family will love! Cinnamon roll turkeys are perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast Why is it that breakfast is often overlooked on Thanksgiving? It is because Thanksgiving dinner is usually so large that people tend to…
