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How to Save Money Without Coupons

Most of us like the idea of saving money. If there was a way for you to save even more on the things you need to buy anyway, would you want to do it? Saving money can be a little time consuming depending on which methods you use but the savings can View Post

Free Printable Shape Activities- Find, Trace, and Color

Figuring out how to help preschoolers learn shapes can be tough.  I can remember when my son was just turning three and when I began working with him at home to learn shapes, colors, and numbers. I wondered how in the world I could teach him these View Post

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15+ Easy and Fun Spring Activities for Kids

If you’ve been cooped up all winter long, take heart!  Spring is finally making an appearance, especially here in the South, and adding in some spring activities for kids is a great way to welcome in the warmer season and have a little fun at the View Post

St. Patrick's Day coloring pages for kids. 100% free to print and use! Perfect for classrooms or homeschool to learn about this holiday.

Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages

St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages are free for you to print and share with your own students or children.  There are five fun pages to choose from and you can print them all, or just the ones you want! I remember being so excited about St. View Post

Be a Heart Hero with the Hero Smiths

I am participating in an Ambassador program on behalf of Influence Central and hosted by the makers of Bayer® Aspirin. I have received compensation to thank me for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. When the new year rolled in View Post

Bypass Surgery- What I Wish I Had Known About Before I Had It

As I’m coming up on the three month mark since having my double bypass surgery, I’m happy to report that aside from some frustrating blood sugar issues, I am doing very well.  I’m getting stronger each day that passes and I have learned so much about View Post

Best Daily Planner- Cheap and Cute Planners for Staying Organized

The best daily planner for die-hard planners doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  There are more frugal options for those of you out there that don’t like to spend a ton of money on a product that you will only use for one year and be done with View Post

My Double Bypass Heart Surgery Experience Part 2

This is part 2 of the original post My Double Bypass Heart Surgery Experience. Getting to come home after any length of stay in a hospital is a wonderful feeling.  It’s just so much nicer and more comfortable if you can continue your recovery in View Post

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