I’ve been working on so many sponsored posts and seasonal posts recently, I feel like I haven’t had too much time to write personal posts. So, here’s a personal post for you. A few days before Thanksgiving, I was in a serious funk. I was feeling very nostalgic and just really down. I turned 34 earlier in November, and that…
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I was given a real challenge this time: look through the Land O’ Lakes 2013 Holiday Recipe Guide and select just one recipe to recreate. They all looked so delicious – some savory, some sweet, all giftable and decadent. I began by shopping for Land O’Lakes butter at Walmart. So which recipe did I choose? Pretzel toffee! This recipe is…
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Ready for a fun and delicious baking idea? Here goes! I shopped for M&Ms at my nearby Walmart. The bags came in all different flavors, including plain and peanut. For this recipe, I purchased plain M&Ms, but I bet they would be yummy with peanut M&Ms, too. I wanted to create a recipe that was both familiar and unique. What…
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This Paper Plate Reindeer incorporates a paper plate and handprints to make a fun preschool holiday craft. Yesterday I shared my idea for a Paper Plate Angel. Today, I’m sharing a Paper Plate Reindeer, which also incorporates a paper plate and handprints. Paper Plate Reindeer takes just a few minutes to make and is a great holiday project for a…
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When I gave birth to Lydia, I knew I wanted to wear her, but I wasn’t sure what that entailed. I purchased your standard ‘first time mom’ baby carrier, and by 4 months, had her facing outward. I started to read more about proper babywearing and how it should simulate the manner in which you would naturally hold your child….
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