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How to Organize & Store All Your Holiday Decorations

It seems like we accumulate more holiday decorations each year, and that goes for every holiday, not just the big ones. It’s a shame they’re only seen certain times of the year, and tucked away, taking...

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Saving Money in the New Year – 52 Week Savings Challenge with Free Printables

Every New Year’s, I tell myself that THIS is going to be the year where I save money for next Christmas, a family trip, a down payment on a car…always something different but it never really happens....

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Get Ready for a Great Night’s Sleep with Otterbed

At almost 40 years old, the only time in my life when I had a brand new bed & mattress was when I was about 3 years old. I remember getting my bed (I think it was a queen but it felt like the...

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Show Off Your Team Spirit with Luxury NFL Blankets from Elite Team

When it comes to gift giving, I absolutely love it…when I know exactly what I want to buy someone. If I don’t have the perfect gift in mind and have to just go shopping to find something, I get all...

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Brighten Up Any Bedroom with VITA Good Life Bedding

Since we just got a brand new mattress in our bedroom, we knew that we wanted new bedding to brighten up our space. However, my fiancée and I have different tastes when it comes to bedding. While we...

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ButcherBox – Grass-Fed Beef Delivered to Your Door

Our family loves BBQing, eating outside and enjoying our big backyard…now that we finally have a yard to call our own. Since we are on a budget, we tend to buy cuts of meat that are on sale and ones...

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Creating a Fun Bedroom with Wildkin

When we moved to our home, we knew that our boys were going to have to share a room. Having a 17-year-old and an 8-year-old share a room isn’t easy but we’re trying to make the best of it. One thing...

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6 Ways to Organize Your Pantry

Do feel like you’re getting an “F” in kitchen organization every time you scroll through Pinterest? Today’s pantries are not all created equal. Some homes come with designated, walk-in, storage...

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Canvas your Home with EntertainArt

Are you looking for the perfect gift for that Disney fanatic? Are you a superhero enthusiast and looking for some decor pieces for your office? Maybe you are both, just like me. My sister’s birthday is...

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4 Simple Things You Can Do To Save Energy

Making small changes in our daily lives, can help reduce the energy we use around the house in big ways. A lot of times, we think we have to make these huge changes to make a difference but really, all...

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24 IKEA Hacks You Have to See

Before I stepped foot inside an IKEA store a few years back, I had no idea what to expect. I had heard that they were awesome and so much fun but I am not a big shopper so I didn’t think I’d be all...

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Get Your Vehicle Back-To-School Ready with YourMechanic

When I think about taking our minivan in to be serviced by a mechanic, my thoughts always turn to dread. I dread having to sit in a waiting room with old magazines, stale coffee and a TV turned to...

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Banana Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Recently, my fiancée’s family dog, Halo, came to live with us. This is the first time our kids have had a dog before (other than when Halo would come visit for a week here and there). The kids have...

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Stock Up & Save Money on Banquet and Marie Callender’s Pot Pies

Like most families, we’re usually busy throughout the week with school, homework, after-school activities and trying to squeeze in some family time before the kids go to bed. It’s A LOT to take care of...

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Last Minute Idea for Outdoor Christmas Decorating

Time has a funny way of catching up to you around this time of the year. There is always so much to prepare for like – buying gifts, decorating, Christmas meal prep, buying a tree, and hanging up...

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10 Gym Bag Essentials for the New Year

This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. It’s hard to believe that we’ve made it to another new year. I honestly feel like 2017 was the faster year in my entire life. It just...

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“Owl Always Be Your Friend” Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

I always loved Valentine’s Day as a kid. In school, we would always decorate a box for our Valentine’s Day cards, we always had some sort of party and it was always fun handing out the store bought...

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HALO Bassinest Glide Sleeper Giveaway

With so many baby products on the market today, is it any wonder expecting moms and dads feel overwhelmed. When it comes to safe infant sleep, HALO has the answer for parents. HALO has introduced the...

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Under the Sea Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine’s Day is always fun when you’re a kid! From the cards that your friends pass out to you to the candy you get in class, it’s such a memorable time. As an adult, I still love Valentine’s Day...

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Puppy Love Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and my 9-year-old son is already saying he hopes his class has a Valentine’s Day party and wants to know what we can bring. He’s been homeschooled the...

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