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Simple Tips to Care for Your Roses

There is nothing more beautiful that roses in the garden. With a little effort, you can enjoy stunning blooms for many years to come! Since I’m not a professional gardener, I like to choose plants that...

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30 Inspiring Upcycled Furniture & Housewares Projects

Is there anything better than taking something and making it into something even better? These Upcycled Furniture and Houseware Projects do just that! You don’t need to be an expert to upcycle...

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How Long Does It Take For Water to Freeze

Ever wonder “How Long Does It Take For Water to Freeze?” Water freezing is a common natural phenomenon that occurs when the temperature of water drops below its freezing point. The freezing process is...

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18 Easy Sketches (Ideas and Instructions)

Sketching is an essential step in the design process, and it doesn’t have to be perfect — because the point of sketching is to get your ideas out quickly. How do you come up with a good sketch idea?...

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Homemade Clorox Wipes (Easy DIY Disinfecting Wipes)

Homemade Clorox wipes are a handy, inexpensive way to disinfect high-touch areas in your home.  Made with common household supplies, these homemade Clorox wipes can be used on most hard surfaces around...

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How to Keep Bananas Fresh Longer (Preventing Them From Ripening Too Fast and...

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in our diet. However, they are very fragile and ripen quickly. With the help of some simple tips presented here, you can keep bananas from turning brown, and...

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Can You Microwave Paper Plates

We all enjoy the grab-and-go convenience paper plates provide, and sometimes you might want to microwave food on these plates. While it’s fine to use paper plates directly from the package, are they...

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5 Amazing Products for Your Dream Wedding

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Getting married is one of the biggest days of your life. I got married when I was 21 years old. It was just a trip to the Justice of the Peace but I was ok...

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Graco Mackenzie 5-in-1 Upholstered Convertible Crib Giveaway

With a new baby scheduled to arrive later this month, today over at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is sharing her review of the Graco Mackenzie 5-in-1 Upholstered Convertible Crib along with the Graco...

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Lansinoh Breastfeeding Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you searching for a great breast pump that’s also affordable? If so, then look no further than the Lansinoh SmartPump! Breast pumping goes high-tech with Lansinoh’s Smartpump Double Electric Breast...

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Panasonic Long-Range Baby Monitor Giveaway

Are you in the market for a new video baby monitor? Today over at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is sharing her full Panasonic Long-Range Baby Monitor review. Make sure you head over and read her full...

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Magicube by Geoworld Safari Park Set Giveaway

Do your children love playing with blocks? Today over at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is sharing about a brand of magnetic building blocks that are new to the US – Magicube by Geomag, from the...

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Eating Healthy, Simply with Weight Watchers

This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers International, Inc. as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My weight is something that I...

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Ultimate Online Baby Shower Giveaway (Valued at over $450!)

At Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is getting ready to welcome her 5th baby within the next few weeks. To celebrate his upcoming arrival, I’ve teamed up with Janessa and a few other bloggers to bring our...

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8 Math Apps Your Kids Will Beg to Play

One of the hardest subjects for the majority of elementary students is math. If I’m honest, one of the hardest subjects for adults is likely math as well. The larger issue here is that when the basics...

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10+ Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About the 5 Senses

Our five senses are extremely beneficial to our everyday lives because they help us to identify the things around us and they help us to understand the world around us. Teaching kids about the five...

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10 Ways to Plant a Garden, Even When You Don’t Have the Space for One

There’s something special about gardening…the first sight of green as the seed sprouts, the first flower that blooms on your plant or even the first time you’re able to harvest fruits or vegetables...

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Creating a Bedtime Routine for Older Kids

Getting kids ready & into bed at the same time every night isn’t always simple. Some kids are easier than others but some kids, like my 9-year-old, need a set routine every night. When he knows...

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Finding Your Personal Style with AXE Hair Care Products

This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. The teenage years are known to be a time where kids are experimenting with the way they dress and the way they do their hair....

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Win a $250 Visa Gift Card

Are you currently pregnant or have a baby at home? Today at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is sharing tips on how to find the BEST baby deals and save the most money during baby’s first few years! How...

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