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Broccoli Rice Soup
I love thick soups… especially this time of year. Soups feel cozy and warm, are nourishing and easy to make. I usually make a pot on a weekend afternoon and have enough to eat throughout the week....
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My 5 Big Projects Of 2017
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was lovely … and white! When we moved into our fixer upper in 2014, I was in a rush to get everything done so my kids could have a home they’d feel...
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Mourning My Estranged Mother
I never wanted to write about grief. Grief is dark, lonely and destructive – it never gets easier, you just get stronger. But I’m writing this because I know I’m not alone. Others grief; we all do it...
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Products I’ve Been Lovin’
Today I want to share with you a few amazing products I’ve discovered recently. These are the things I’ve been using on a day to day. 1. Hyperbiotics Activated Charcoal Probiotic Toothpaste This...
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My Experience With Lowe’s Gutter Installation
**I was not compensated for this post nor did I receive free installation/products. I just wanted to share my experience and opinion.** We all know that good gutters is your home’s best defense against...
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Fiberglass Wall Panels As Tub Surrounds
A tight budget and the fact that this is the only bathroom in the house didn’t allow for a major remodel when I bought the fixer, fours years ago. The tub/shower was the thing I wanted/needed to get...
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The Softest Shag Rug For A Teen Room
**Disclosure: I received a free product for review. All opinions are 100% mine.** For a teenage boy his bedroom is like a fort protecting him from the outside world. It’s a place where he can go to get...
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Have You Tried Oil Cleansing?
Have you tried the oil cleansing method (OCM)? It’s a gentle, yet super effective way of cleansing your skin. Right around Christmas, I started using this method and I haven’t used any other...
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Coconut Cream Yogurt
Yogurt is amazing for gut health. I eat it almost every day. Because I love anything and everything coconut flavored so much, I decided to make coconut cream yogurt. I am not vegan, nor am I allergic...
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Life Lessons From A Single Mom
As the country looks for clues about what turned Nikolas Cruz into a cold-hearted mass shooter, many “experts” blame his violent behavior on a “broken home”. According to numerous media accounts, the...
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Tips For Cleaning Brushes
Spring is almost here and what better time to clean your beauty tools? Last weekend, I cleaned every hair, make up, and toothbrush in my house. While I try to clean my make up brushes at least once a...
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Olive Oil Cake
My grandmother (Oma) was an amazing cook. Everything this woman prepared, was delicious. She cooked with all her heart and fed anyone that came through her door. Oma didn’t own a single cook book,...
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100 Squats A Day – Do It With Me!
Squats are great! There are numerous studies out there explaining how squats will help any person. They activate almost every muscle in the body, including butt, thigh and core. It really is a...
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Homemade Berry Compote
This speedy berry compote is full of wonderful flavors and equally delicious served with yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, french toast, and pancakes. All you need is fresh or frozen berries and sugar. This...
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Why We Shouldn’t “Clear The Road” For Our Kids
It’s not easy to say this, but part of a parent’s job is to help our kids not need us. This became very clear to me, last week, when my daughter Christy moved to New York City. To many, the Big Apple...
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Juris Doctor
“She believed she could, so she did.” R.S. Grey Last Saturday, my daughter Melody graduated from law school. She received her...
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Gravesite Of Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
Are you a fan of Johnny Cash? A few days ago, I played tourist in my hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Although I’ve lived here for more than five years, I had never visited the gravesite of...
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Experiencing NeoStrata Anti Aging Skincare
**This campaign is powered by BrandBacker. Opinions are 100% mine.** One of the fun things about blogging is getting the opportunity to try new products I might not discover on my own, and as an extra...
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3 Years Later – DIY Hardwood Floor Refinish
Three years ago, I decided to refinish our hardwood floors. Myself. It was a ton of work but I don’t regret it one bit. You can read about it in my original post. Over the years, I’ve received many...
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Are Doctors Underestimating the Pain of Endometrial Biopsy?
My doctor right before my endometrial biopsy: “It’s similar to a pap smear. You may feel some cramping and pressure.” She “forgot” to mention the stabbing pain, the scraping and slashing. She also...
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