The 9 Best Flavor Infused Alcohol Recipes Ever

With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would start a series of posts about homemade gifts that are better than ones you can get in the store. While many people have gotten away from making their own gifts in lieu of giving gadgets like the iPad and iPhone, there are still a handful of […]

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Best Ever Turkey Seasoning Recipe

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this year I’ve decided to share my secret turkey seasoning recipe.  I use this rub in conjunction with a stick of butter to prepare my turkey every year.  Yum Yum! Forget the store-bought turkey seasoning and use the tastiest turkey seasoning made with eight fresh ingredients you can […]

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5 Fast and Easy Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms

As moms, finding that perfect life balance is something we all trying to achieve. We must care for our families, ensuring needs are met, whether it’s a hug or a reminder about extracurricular activities. Moms must be in control of everything that happens with the family all the time, and this can be exhausting, particularly […]

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Embracing Non-Toy Gifts

Being a mom can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to giving great gifts. If your kids are anything like mine, they receive a good deal of gifts on their birthdays, holidays, or just-because from grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other relatives that may live near or far. Gift giving has become more of […]

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30-Day Gratitude Challenge: Writing Prompts

Writing is my passion. From as long as I can remember, I have wanted to write something. I use writing as a way to convey brand messages, write down my thoughts, even to create stories for my children. But recently I had really gotten into a writing slump. No matter how hard that I tried, […]

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6 Tips to Throwing a Flawless Holiday Gathering

The holiday season is almost upon us. Are you ready to throw a flawless holiday gathering? The important keys to a successful celebration is to prepare, prepare, and prepare! Captivate your guests with a graceful demonstration of hosting. Here are some holiday entertaining ideas and suggestions for a sizable gathering. Send the invitations. Your invitations […]

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5 Tips for Hosting a Great Play Date

Being a stay at home mom or dad can be a challenging task. Finding a healthy balance between socialization and personal time can often lead to burnout. However, hosting a play date can help moms and dads not only meet other stay at home parents but also introduce some healthy socialization time to their children. […]

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Unanswered Prayers

I have only sporadically been updating this blog. You see, back in mid-July we moved from California back to Illinois for my husbands job. We had already placed a sizable down payment on a home here in Illinois and we were on our way via Interstate 80 (yes we drove with three kids in tow). […]

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6 Family Road Trip Hacks Everyone Needs

Going on a road trip with kids is no easy task! They always seem like such a fantastic idea when you are preparing them. Discovering new places on the open road, the freedom to take as much time as you want to get to your destination stop, no schedule, road trip games– just great family […]

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