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9 Ways to Spruce Up The Interior of Your Home Without Spending A Fortune
Having a beautifully decorated home does not have to cost you your entire savings. In fact, there are many ways to help spruce up the interior of your home without spending a fortune. Keep reading for some fabulous tips that even you can try yourself! You will not regret it! 1. Paint an Accent Wall Changing the colors of your interior walls can certainly spruce the place up a bit, however quality paint generally is not cheap, especially if you need enough for your entire home. Instead of repainting each wall in your home, pick out an accent wall or two and paint them a brand-new color! You will be…
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Tricks for Keeping Your Kiddo Motivated While Doing Homework
One of the worst parts of school is bringing home a backpack full of homework. As if your kiddos did not have enough writing work to do for hours and hours at school, they bring home even more to do afterward. It is no wonder why kids do not enjoy homework. Fear not. Here are some great ways to help your kiddo stay motivated while doing homework. 1. Give Their Brain a Rest After a busy day full of learning in the classroom, your kiddos will certainly be able to use a brain break. Instead of hopping right into homework once your children get off the bus, give them time…
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Fall/Winter 2018 Launch
Hi y ‘all! I’m happy to announce that the Laro Fall/Winter 2018 line is live and ready for purchase! Bags are selling fast and ready accentuate you! This stunning collection is a handcrafted collaboration with Tessa Nepomuceno of Calli Handbags. All pieces are custom made to create a unique experience for each individual woman behind the bag. Each handbag is impeccably carved to perfection, incorporating the generational skill of the indigenous community of Pakil Laguna. Through each extraordinary design, Calli Handbags aims to tell a story of authenticity and confidence.Click on photos for more information and to purchase!
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10 Ways to Create the Home of Your Dreams
Does your home make you feel discontent? Do you find yourself wishing you could live somewhere or anywhere else? The problem might not actually be your home, but how you make the most of what you do have. You don’t need to buy a home in order to create the home of your dreams! Here are 10 ways to create the home of your dreams. 1. Figure out what you want your home to look like. If you want to have the home of your dreams, you first need to figure out what the dream actually looks like. What do you want it to look like and what do you…
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How to Spend Time With Your Kids When You Don’t Have Time
As a busy parent, we find ourselves juggling many responsibilities. We need to take care of our children, clean the house, make all the meals, bring in a paycheck, and (if we’re lucky) get things done outside of the home! As our to-do lists grow ever longer, we may start to feel like the best years of our children’s lives are slipping away from us. We want to spend time with them, but we just don’t have the time. Here is how to spend time with your kids when you don’t have time. 1. Find ways to put together time into your schedule If you need to go to the…
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Top 7 Natural Spots to Visit in Texas
Texas may be known for its lip-smacking, delicious BBQ and cowboy boots, but if you’re here for a bit and want to take in some of its natural glory, you definitely won’t be disappointed — even if you’re not an outdoor person, like me! We recently road-schooled through the Lone Star State and the kids and I enjoyed these 7 spots. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area This one’s on top of the list, and for a very good reason- the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has its own charm that leaves most visitors that arrive here speechless. It has one of the largest natural rock formations, and also hosts many…
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10 Mom Hacks to Make Life Less Overwhelming
As a busy mom, I’ll do just about anything to keep my sanity and keep me from becoming burnt out. If you told me a cookie could magically clean my house, I might consider eating it. I’m not going to promise you a magic cookie in this post, but I will share with you 10 mom hacks to make life less overwhelming. 1. Order your groceries. Whether you pick them up yourself or have them delivered, seriously consider this tip! It will change the way you shop, and you don’t have to worry about impulse buys which can throw off your grocery budget! 2. Use the one in one out…
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5 Tips for Easier Date Nights With Kids
As parents, getting out for a date night can be pretty tricky – but so important for our marriages. The cost of a babysitter can be expensive, logistics can be complicated and planning so stressful you don’t even want to bother. If you have kids in the house, no matter their age, here are 5 tips for easier date nights with kids. 1. Keep it short If you can’t take your kids with you or have to take your kids along with you for date night, try keeping it short. Aim for about one or two hours at max, and enjoy some nice conversation while spending time together. If you…
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5 Small Habits That Will Change Your Marriage
Big gestures are a great way to show your spouse just how much they mean to you. However, big gestures stop being big after a while, and they can get pretty expensive! Whether your marriage is in a great place or it’s a little rocky, you can never stop working on and improving. Here are 5 small habits that will change your marriage. 1. See your spouse off when they leave Whether they are headed to the store, or leaving for work, see them out when they go. Give them a quick hug and a kiss before they leave and let them know how much you love them. This is…
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10 Laundry Life Hacks for Moms With No Time
Laundry has to be hands down the most time-consuming task in our home. No matter how many loads I do each day, there is always more and it never ends! While I can’t do your laundry for you, I can give you 10 laundry hacks for moms who are short on time and who need some help! Let’s jump right in and transform the way you do laundry. Hack 1: Stop doing a load each day If you are short on time, stop doing a load of laundry every single day. Instead, choose three days a week and focus on your linens, whites, and colors with each day. If you…
