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Keep sick kids resting with this sick kids basket
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The Sick Kids Basket to Keep Them on the Couch

When the kids are sick and have to stay home from school, having a sick kids basket will keep them from feeling bored. Thanks to Pfizer for sponsoring this post. The Pfizer Pediatric Platform products, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. This post contains […]

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Chloe was so excited for her baptism.
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Chloe’s Baptism

 Last month our 2nd oldest turned 8 years old. She chose to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This is her baptism story. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  I know who I am. I know God’s plan.  I’ll follow him […]

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It is possible to live without, save money, and still find joy.
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Learning to Live Without and Save Money

This is a sponsored post; compensation was received. All thoughts are my own Sometimes I look at my life, and I wonder, how do I do it? How have we continued to make it despite the constant struggle for employment that will cover the cost of living? I’ve been reflecting on that as we begin […]

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Daylight Savings Time Sleep Tips

This post is sponsored by Sleep Number. Opinions are 100% my own. This Sunday is Daylight Savings Time. Every year my newsfeed floods with friends and the dread of kids losing that extra hour of sleep. No parent wants to lose sleep, because come on, most of us are probably running on very little sleep […]

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Tips for Kids Sharing a Bedroom

Not every home has the space for kids to have their own bedroom. If you’re one of those families, check out these tips for kids sharing a bedroom in this guest article from Nicole at Confident Foundation. This post contains affiliate links, and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on these […]

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I have a Dream..

  Famous words that began to change a nation. A nation, that regardless your political affiliation, now has a black President. A dream fulfilled for many that only ever believed it to be a dream.    These 4 simple words are now in the popular – and one of my favorite – movies Disney’s Tangled. […]

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School Pictures using PicMonkey

I love the tradition of taking “First Day of ___ Grade” photos with the kids. It’s something we can afford to do and keeps memories alive for years to come. Use this Picmonkey tutorial to make the best out of your photos! This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated when you click […]

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Not enough hours in the day

It’s official – there are not enough hours in the day to do all I want to do.  When I became a mom I started throwing my whole self into that – motherhood. Slowly I began doing things I enjoyed again – like reading. As a homemaker, the kitchen became my domain. 3 home cooked […]

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Worrying never helps
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Worrying Never Helps

I had plans for a different post today. I was going to show you some of the fun decorating we’ve done in our house. Followed by some pictures of the furniture remodeling I have planned for this year. It was all going to come after I finished my morning plans. Take care of kids, start […]

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