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How to clean up your personal care products and help clean waterways, too has been brought to you by Tom's of Maine and Mambo Sprouts. All opinions are mine. I have fond memories of going to ponds, lakes, and rivers with my family. There is just something about the water that creates a peaceful, calming effect. I am especially reminiscent of the croaking frogs, the cicadas in the summertime, and the exciting "plop!" that fish make when jumping in the water or eating a bug floating on View Post
A few years ago, our oldest ordered cinnamon apples at a restaurant and he was hooked. They were buttery, cinnamon-ny, and delicious. I wanted to recreate these easily at home, so I made Microwave Cinnamon Apples. (< click for that recipe!) Fast forward a few years and thousands of apples later, I am all about the Instant Pot. While I would still rank the microwave cinnamon apples a little easier with less cleanup, the Instant Pot Cinnamon View Post
contains affiliate links If you are an Avengers lover, this Captain America DIY is perfect! These DIY Avengers soaps are easy to make with these paper weights from the Dollar Tree. They are also available on Amazon. They would be great for an Avengers themed bathroom or a gift for a Captain America fan in your life. View Post
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This post was brought to you by the brands mentioned. All opinions are mine. Contains affiliate links. #ShiftConLovePackage Do you remember when Hubby and I went to ShiftCon, an eco-wellness influencer conference, back in 2016? We were able to learn tips for switching to more eco-friendly lifestyle, meet new friends, and learn about new non-toxic products. Some of those brands we met then, we are still using today. We were not able to go View Post
My boys love watching Puppy Dog Pals on Disney Junior. I mean, really, who wouldn't love a cartoon about two adorable pugs and their adventures? Here are some great ideas for throwing your very own Puppy Dog Pals party for kids! (And scroll down to enter to win one of three Puppy Dog Pals DVDs!) View Post
If there is one phrase that I dislike the most, it is "boys will be boys." It is something that is so common in our culture and has been forever, I assume. I have heard people use the phrase to even dismiss the foolish actions of biblical characters like David, who did not have enough self control to turn away from Bathsheba. He went on to commit adultery and even have her husband killed so he could marry her after she became pregnant. Is this View Post
It is not often that I shop for myself, but when I do, I want to buy quality clothes that are soft, comfortable, and will serve many purposes. When researching some options for the best clothes to purchase, I kept coming up with prAna. Not only are their clothes pretty and functional, but they are also making HUGE steps to incorporate fair trade and 100% organic cotton clothes and accessories in their lineup. View Post
No Bake Mini Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecakes Friends! Spring is here and even though we are all sneezing from the pollen in the air, we all are SO excited that Winter is over, the evenings are longer, and gardens are growing. I get such a rush of joy when the sun shines daily and the cold breeze is gone. Easter, thunderstorms, soccer, and the end of year activities at school make me so happy. Do you know what else makes me happy? View Post
How To Cook For Guests On Different Diets - Prep and Pared Meal Kits was brought to you by Kroger. All opinions are mine. Our extended family is about average, but the various number of diets, food allergies, and food preferences are really varied. We have those with certain allergies, those that are vegetarian, gluten-free, and those that are real "meat and potatoes" type of people. Sometimes it is hard to plan meals around those View Post
