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When I was little, we lived in a pretty close knit neighborhood. A few times a week, my mom would give my sister and I $.50 (yes, that is two quarters) to spend at the corner store. This was the hub of the neighborhood. The best way to explain it is if you were to take your local convenience store…
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This week will be full of firsts for me. I’m excited to announce that I’m going to attend the 2015 Colonial Chocolate Society meeting in Washington, D.C., along with my friend Tammilee and our friends at American Heritage Chocolate. I’m even part of the conference- I’ll be doing an “Ask the Blogger” session with Tammilee!! Very exciting. While we are…
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One of my favorite things about fall is all of the fun, fabulous food flavors that “come out” after a summer filled with grilled everything and light, refreshing dishes. Fall means more comfort foods, colder weather, crisper air, and oh, so many delightful ways to enjoy foods that just seem too heavy in warmer months! This fabulous fall foods…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PetSmart Charities for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. YOU are invited! Yes, you! Come in your pajamas, or your fanciest cocktail attire!! We’ll be celebrating PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend (November 13-15, 2015) with the #AdoptLove #TwitterParty 11/13 from 1:00pm-2:00pm EST. Hope you’ll join us! PetSmart Charities’ November…
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Date Night– So important, so hard to actually carry out. At least for us-with two that are only 7 and 4 getting time to ourselves is almost nonexistent. There is the arranging a sitter, making plans, and then getting out the door. It can also cost an arm and a leg to finance after you pay your sitter and have…
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Guys… it is almost “That time of the year”. You know.. time to dust off the old Elf on the Shelf and start brainstorming clever ideas for him to perform. While he is tons of fun and gives the kids something to look forward to everyday sometimes it is tiring coming up with cute ideas. But, have no fear, we are…
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