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Prepare for Emergencies with a Berkey Water Filter

Disclaimer- I received this item in exchange for my honest opinion.  No other compensation was received. Clean water is something I think many of us take for granted.  We simply walk over to our faucets, turn a knob, and out comes clean hot or View Post

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23 Fun, Cool, and Easy Popsicle Recipes For Summer

The dog days of summer are almost upon us and having a collection of popsicle recipes to choose from to help beat the heat is practically a must if you have kids! Big kids are also included, because my own husband is the biggest popsicle eater in our View Post

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Becoming a Minimalist Might Just Save Your Sanity

Becoming a minimalist used to sound like a hokey idea to me.  When I heard the word "minimalist", I envisioned kooky millennials in houses with white furniture (the perks of no kids), sitting around reading books chosen from their perfect modern View Post

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What It’s Really Like to Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

I smoked for twenty years, and I quit smoking cold turkey six months ago.  I always admired people who could decide they wanted to stop smoking, or anything for that matter, and just do it.  These people must have a stronger will than me because I View Post

Heart Surgery Update- 6 Months Since Double Bypass Surgery

Today officially marks six months since my double bypass heart surgery.  My heart surgery journey starts here if you'd like to follow along from the beginning. I'm truly amazed at how much better I feel.  I've felt empowered and strong and have View Post

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How to Get Free Diapers for Your Baby

On average, a newborn goes through approximately 10 diapers a day. When you multiply this number by two or three years, it adds up to hundreds (even thousands) of dollars worth of diapers per child. That being said, I have good news! There are View Post

I Let Facebook Ruin Mother’s Day for Me

I thought I was above letting social media “get” to me, but I let Facebook ruin Mother’s Day for me this year.  I’ve been Facebooking for years, tweeting for just as long, and have always embraced the social media I used as a way of staying View Post

Creative Ways to Save Money in Your Garden

Having a garden does not have to be expensive. Many people laugh that is it the most expensive and time consuming way to save a few dollars but it can be affordable and rewarding with a little time and planning. Help your garden thrive this year with View Post

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