Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Have you ever needed to clean something but knew that it would be a daunting task to tackle? That is how my oven was. I have a self cleaning oven but unfortunately, every time I turned it on, the high heat required to clean the oven would start a small fire at the bottom of […]
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Do you have a child that gets chronic ear infections? I have to admit, I never thought that I would have a child that has an ear infection almost every other month during the cold, flu and ear ache season, but I do. Pediatricians seem to be more interested in prescribing antibiotics for a “redness” […]
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My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the […]
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Making your own baby food is simple and economical. Using fresh produce, grains, and lean meats can make delicious and nutritious baby foods for your baby and save money on prepackaged baby food. Plus, DIY baby food allows your baby the opportunity to eat the same food as the rest of the family.
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“To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person and face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely.” (Pope Francis, Address during Visit at the Homeless Shelter “Dona Di Maria,” 5/21/13) If you are anything like me, you may always feel obligated to […]
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Aromatherapy, a way to use essential oils to improve psychological and physical health, is gaining much popularity as a chemical free way to alleviate symptoms. Essential oils are extracted from a plant’s root, bark, stalk, flower, or leaves. Essential oils are used in lotions, perfumes, rubs, and tinctures. Today there are a multitude of essential […]
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Happy Tuesday! Today I’m thrilled to reveal a simple and useful DIY for the home–natural home scents. I use a lot of scented oils, wax melts and candles around my house this time of year. The combination of spices, vanilla and citrus always remind me of the holidays. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I […]
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It is that time of year again to start thinking about holiday gift giving ideas. This year, I have an overwhelming desire to create my own gifts. Many of my friends, family, and coworkers are coffee enthusiasts so I had the idea of incorporating gifts around their love of coffee this year. Here is a […]
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