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How to Create Vision Boards with Your Kids
I love summer vacation. Love. It. Even though it involves a 14-hour car trip, I don't mind the travel, because it helps me feel like I'm putting actual, real distance between myself and the chores, routine and hot-hot weather of home. My favorite things about our...
read moreHow To Hang A Picture With Two Hangers On The Back
I've been having a lot of fun lately with a sweet lady. We have been working on her house, and this woman is a walking talking Pinterest. She has tips for everything! One of my favorite tips she gave was about picture hanging when there are two hangers on the back of...
read moreAll The Little Bits
I listened as a CEO of a major organization discussed how she had helped save their budget. She said an employee would say, "It's only $20,000." She replied, "Exactly, it is $20,000. We aren't going to spend it." Bit by bit the budget has improved. Since she has...
read moreBest Lemony Summer Dessert Ever
Ok. Want a REALLY good dessert recipe that will make you the star of every backyard BBQ this side of the Mississippi? We gotcha covered. The best part about this one is that it's really pretty easy! Wait--actually the best part is that they are SOOOOOOOO amazing....
read moreBiscuits and Gravy Recipe from a Southern Belle
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read moreHot Chocolate… Cookies!
School's out! For the first week at least, we've been BUSY! One daughter had an overnight class trip, one is working ahead on her required volunteer service for next semester and my son is, um, "taking it easy" for a few days. I know things will slow down next week...
read moreSlow Cooker Sneaky Chicken
Friday's here! Or Monday. Or Saturday. Or Thursday. Actually....the way life is nowadays there don't seem to be any non-busy days left. Ever. And it seems like somebody needs eat everyday too! Geesh! What is it with these people?!?! And if your life is anything like...
read moreOh, Dear. This Almond Cake is Really Good!
Oh, dear. This cake is really good and easy! My husband and I go out every Wednesday night on a date after we drop the kids off at church. Yes, we are heathens. We love to go to Small Cakes for dessert. They don't have WEDDING CAKE (moist cupcake with almond...
read moreFinally, an app that makes me a better friend
My sister-in-law is the very best card-sender and holiday rememberer. Even though she works full time and is a busy mom and wife and volunteer, she sends her nieces and nephews cards for everything - birthdays, Easter, Valentine's, Halloween, kindergarten...
read more18 Tips To Help And Inspire New And Seasoned Runners
And the year races on. Many resolutions for New Year's have long been thrown to the curb. But, spring is in the air, the weather is taking a turn for the better, and worst of all, the department stores have pulled out the swim suits. So maybe, just maybe we can...
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