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I’m smitten with the idea of the monthly subscriptions that are available to consumers. For kids, most of these subscriptions offer craft ideas, with everything you need, right inside the box….and one of the companies who makes these boxes, ItsySparks, contacted me about doing a review of their ItsyKit for little ones. Our April kit included supplies for recycled bugs,…
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Today I am writing about another vegan breakfast option, Tofu Scramble. It is quick and easy to make and really can be served at any meal. I know that this one may be a hard sell for some people but honestly when it is seasoned and prepared nicely, tofu is quite enjoyable. I have been trying to come up with…
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Picking the best mattress for quality of sleep takes a little time and consideration but it’s time well spent to get a good night’s sleep, right?
I heard the absolute strangest thing the other day. “We have too many Girl Scout cookies left.” Um, say what now? There’s 2 things I can’t wrap my head around there, my friends. First: that whole “too many” in relation to Girl Scout cookies. Secondly: “left” as in leftover? As in, not all consumed? After I picked my jaw up…
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When I was little, and well into my teen years I hurled angry, hurtful words at my dad. “You aren’t my FATHER” I would scream, when he’d try to parent me. And worse. As I grew older and matured, though, I started to see clearly and understand. My dad was my father. He is my father. He may not have…
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Schools’ ending, summer’s almost here….and kids will be free to play, to camp, climb, crawl, kick, swim and all kinds of other fun things for the summer. Scholastic and Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats have created a “Big Day” campaign where they challenge parents and kids alike to make every day a “Big Day.” Sounds easy enough, right? I was asked…
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