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8 Ways to Diffuse Essential Oils without a Diffuser
A personal wellness goal for myself over the past year has been to diffuse essential oils more regularly. We definitely run our diffusers when immune systems need a little extra support, but I’m trying to get into the habit of diffusing essential oils on a daily basis–for energy, concentration, stress reduction, seasonal scents, and more. Plus, I…
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My Revolutionary Meal Planning System
I truly believe that the habit of creating a weekly meal plan is critical to saving time, money, health and sanity in the kitchen. This new system has revolutionized my meal planning, and you won’t believe how simple it was to implement.
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How to Keep the Love Alive (It’s not what you think)
Marriage is not always easy, but you probably don’t need me to tell you that. 12-and-a-half years of marriage don’t make me an expert, but
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6 Handy Kitchen Tools
When you spend lots of time in the kitchen, any tool that saves time is a winner in my book. And while I’ve seen many kitchens smaller than mine, my own culinary storage space is not particularly roomy. Any tools that take up room in a drawer or cupboard had better earn their keep! With this in mind, I present to you six…
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My Favorite Everyday Wool Diaper Cover
An update on our cloth diapering journey, my favorite wool diaper cover for everyday use, a special reader discount, and a cloth diaper giveaway! After cloth diapering for more than one year, I’m a huge fan of wool diaper covers. In fact,
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The Secret to Lump-Free Homemade Gummy Treats
If you’re tired of lumpy homemade gummy treats, today’s your lucky day. I’m slightly embarrassed that it took me so long to figure this out, but the good news is:
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Doodle Books for Creativity On the Go
Have you ever been stuck in a waiting room with your kids ? Do you wish for a simple and imaginative activity suitable for road trips? Would you like a handy way to keep your kids creatively occupied while
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Welcome to My Home: It’s Not Perfect Here, But We’re Glad You Came
A tale of how one busy type-A mama learns what really matters when guests come to call… First of all, I should point out that I don’t shower every day. Is that TMI? Hey, that’s how everyone does it in just about every other country of the world… On (most) non-shower days, I take what…
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Healthy S’mores
It’s campfire season here in our neck of the woods, and what’s a campfire without s’mores? Unfortunately most marshmallows, graham crackers and a certain popular brand of chocolate bar land squarely in the category of processed junk. Not to worry, you can make your own! Homemade marshmallows have been
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Rustic DIY Place Card Holders
Don’t you just love place card holders? The possibilities are endless…use them to label food dishes, announce a special message, provide instructions, display photos, add
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