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Pexels – CC0 License A nice back garden to your property can feel like the one area in nature you have some control over. Of course, this is true, you can grow flowers and maybe even vegetables in this space, fence in the property, and ensure its security. Yet it’s also true that this garden space may be…
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Alaska has an amazing network of camping options for the outdoor enthusiast. Whether you are tent camping or RVing it through this incredibly beautiful state, Alaska’s campground don’t disappoint. Alaska is an ideal location for campers, as they tend to have camping options right on the water or in the middle of a forest. Most campgrounds have electrical, water, and…
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Like with many of the millions of pet owners worldwide, I want my pet to be as happy and well fed as possible. This can be a tricky balance, especially if you have finicky cats who live most of their life indoors. Just like people, cats can go a little stir crazy if you keep them inside, so you need…
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At Christmas we surprised my daughter Ella with the Nokia Lumia 635 cell phone. After several months of using the phone and learning all that it has to offer I thought it was time to share our experience. Nokia Lumia for Active Kids Ella is very active and involved in just about every school sport or activity she can be…
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I can hardly believe we are halfway through April already. Before we know it we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day and then the school year will be coming to an end. If you’re looking for a handmade gift for mom or maybe even something to say thank you to your child’s teacher for all they’ve done this school year, this adorable…
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It’s tax time- and that means for many of us, TAX RETURNS! Not always easy to know what to do with $3229 (the average US tax refund amount). Our friends at Straight Talk know how important it is to families to get the most bang for their buck and optimize those returns…they sent me a “ tax return” gift card…
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