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5 Easy Ways to Make Holiday Guests Feel Welcomed

One of my very favorite holiday memories is the annual Christmas Eve breakfast my parents would host.  Imagine all of their closest friends and both sides of our big family all together in one little (at the time) home.  It was chaotic and busy and View Post

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20 Gift Ideas for Preppers

Do you know someone really into emergency prepping?  It’s really becoming quite a hot topic and it’s always best to be prepared for anything.  If you live where the weather really affects your family (think snow or hurricanes), then you definitely View Post

Make Total Body Care a Priority with Massage Envy

This post was sponsored by Massage Envy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. This time of the school year is always very hectic for me.  Along with maintaining my classroom and library, I’m also adding in the extra View Post

#RemixYourCoffee with Folgers Flavors- Giveaway!

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Folgers. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My mornings usually start around 5:00 A.M.  I make View Post

Get Your Kids Moving with the BGCA Triple Play Game Plan

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.   When I was growing up, hardly a day went by when I wasn’t View Post

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This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Ever wish you could share an idea directly with a brand to help create positive change? C Space specializes in bringing the customer and the brand closer View Post

A Better Way to Test for Tuberculosis #TBBloodTest

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.   As a mom, one of my top priorities is making sure my son is healthy and View Post

Cat Talk- Advice with Morris the Cat #MorrisFeeds

Have you ever looked at your cat and just wondered why they do the things they do? My two cats do some strange things and have some endearing little habits, but I would love to be able to know just what in the world they are thinking sometimes. A View Post

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