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Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Who says Thanksgiving dinner has to consist of roasted turkey, potatoes, and stuffing?! Even though my family enjoys the classic holiday meals we do like to change things up a little sometimes! Here are a few non-traditional Thanksgiving meal ideas for those who enjoy a break from convention.…

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Neatly by Dew South

My family is gradually making changes to be more eco-friendly; buying second hand, avoiding single use products, not buying bottled water, upcycling and using a clothesline instead of our dryer. We are also swapping out some of our cleaning products for green or zero-waste products. In comes Neatly by Dew South! …

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Lavender Farm

Just over a month ago, my daughter and I inadvertently started a tiny tradition of mother-daughter outings. You know, something only she and I will appreciate (and daddy really could care less about). It all began with having a day off - just the two of us - and wanting to do or experience something new. Our first excursion was to a beautiful lavender farm just under an hour…

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Alpaca Farm

When my daughter and I have a day off together, I try to plan a fun activity for the two of us. On our last mother-daughter date, we visited a lavender farm and it was delightful. For this most recent adventure, I planned a visit to an alpaca farm! Here are the highlights from our experience!…

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Printables for the Family

Any time of the year can be hectic for a busy family on the go. But summer can be especially chaotic! Sleep away camp, pool parties, day trips, and family gatherings - all on top of full-time work schedules and day-to-day life. This set of downloads was created with the whole household in mind. Check out this set of printables for the family.…

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Saving a Little Dough

We ... or ... I get a little over-zealous with online clothes shopping, online makeup shopping, and online jewelry shopping. See a trend here?! When our funds are looking a little less than desirable, I examine our expenses with a fine tooth comb and see where we can cut back. So here I'm sharing a few simple tips for saving a little dough!…

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