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I am a big proponent of taking walks, and I am blessed to live in a beautiful part of the country that allows for walks year round. It provides great exercise, fresh air, a chance to talk with whomever I’m walking with, and it doesn’t tear up my joints like other forms of exercise might…
Is there anything better than peanut butter for a snack? You can often find each member of our family with a peanut butter spoon for a snack at some point in the week! Sometimes we try variations of this with mini chocolate chips on it, and you can almost always find a glass of milk…
My little guy has been wanting to help with everything lately! I am loving that he is interested in so many different things and wants to learn something new! He is constantly looking for ways to help me clean or put things away, and is always right by daddy’s side when he’s working on projects…
If your carpet is stained, frayed or otherwise damaged, it might be time to call in the professionals. But what if you’ve never used a carpet cleaning service before? How can you tell the good companies from the bad? If you’re in the market for a carpet cleaner, here are just a few tips for…
Did you know kids who drink 2 drink boxes a day add more than 30 pounds of sugar to their diet every year? And a disposable juice box can sit in a landfill for more than 300 years! WHOA! After reading that statement from the manufacturer I was stopped in my tracks! I grew up…
BOWS. HEADBANDS. AND MORE BOWS. There is just something about having a headband, bow or some type of hair accessory in my daughters hair. And shopping small to do it. It adds the perfect touch to all of our outfits. She honestly doesn’t leave the house without one. We love all types large or small!…
Each year brings new makeup trends that influence the colors and styles that people use. This year, you can expect to see some exciting new concepts as well as a few that have been around for decades. If you want to try a different look, experiment with these seven makeup trends. Winged Eyeliner Image via…
Looking for something fun and new to watch with your littles in their down time? Why not pick up Elena and the Secret of Avalor. Just this week, the first DVD in this newer series from Disney was released. My girls are big fans of this show and I too enjoy watching it! Disney’s newest…
If there is one thing I love about a small shop, it’s the uniqueness and one of a kind type of product that draws me in. Each shop is different in its own way. This is why we shop small and support them. I love the personal get to you know feel of small shops. …
Do you know the jingle for FlipaZoo’s? It’s catchy! Watch the video below if you don’t know it yet. My kids want every “as seen on tv” toy that comes on during their morning cartoons. I sort of tune those commercials out unless I need a good gift idea. Valentine’s day is coming up! We don’t…
Valentine’s Day is next week already! If you haven’t yet, it’s time to find the perfect gift–for yourself (or your mom, nanny, etc.) It’s cold, dreary (at least here in Michigan) and the perfect time for a pick-me-up! I find that one or two unique and high-quality pieces can easily be the focal point of…
Nearly 16 years later and I still adore my engagement ring and wedding ring as much as the day(s) they were slipped on my finger. I don’t really like to take it off. But I do. I actually don’t wear my rings as much as I would like to. But for good reason. And you…