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What a Year of Grief Has Taught Me

It’s been a year now since I lost my daddy.  If you had asked me right after he passed away how I was doing, I would have replied that I was pretty miserable, because even though I had ample time to prepare myself for his passing, it’s never like you View Post

10 Fun Things to Hide in Easter Eggs that Aren’t Candy

10 Fun Things to Hide in Easter Eggs Easter is a wonderful holiday full of fun and meaningful messages, it can also be a sugar rush nightmare for parents! If you are among the many parents who like to hide plastic Easter eggs for their little ones View Post

What That Loud Swishing Sound in My Ear Was

Right before Christmas I started hearing a loud, swishing sound in my ear every time I went to bed.  It sounded like it was in perfect rhythm with my heartbeat, like I was hearing my heart beat inside my ear.  It was so annoying.  The weather had View Post

5 Fun Ways to Budget

Managing your budget does not need to be a giant headache. There are lots of great ways to budget that are fun and easy. You can take any of the many approaches to budgeting and turn it into an enjoyable experience by using these 5 fun ways to View Post

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Dr. Seuss Snacks to Celebrate Read Across America Week

Bring the crazy world of Dr. Seuss to life with these Dr. Seuss snacks and treats. Read Across America week is almost here and I’m busily planning for our school’s week of celebrating the love of reading and the works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better View Post

Save Money for Christmas – 7 Ways to Get Started Now

Now is the perfect time to make a plan to save money for Christmas!  Christmas is an easy time to blow the budget! There is always a last minute gift to buy, an idea that catches your eye for your significant other or child, and an endless string of View Post

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Ways to Recycle Christmas Cards- Clever Ideas to Keep Reusing Memories

Did you know there are some pretty clever ways to recycle Christmas cards?  This year instead of taking down all of those beautiful Christmas cards and tossing them into the trash consider using one of these fun methods to recycle them into something View Post

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with The Family

Maybe you just don’t want to go out for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Some of us like to spend time at home with the family, even on New Year’s Eve. You can have a good time and enjoy the time spent with your kids if you have a plan. There are a lot View Post

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