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    Organizational Tips For The Garage

    There are so many fantastic ideas to use for improving and organizing our home living environment, but what do you do when it comes to the unsightly mess that becomes of the garage? Towering and toppling cardboard boxes, overstuffed tool boxes, or multiple lawn and garden tools strewn all over the place don’t exactly instill a sense of neatness do they? Never fear, help is here! Below you’ll find an easy to follow list of tips and hacks for getting your garage area in tip top shape. Labeled Bins: Getting organized begins with having a proper place to store all your needed items. Cardboard boxes can be known to attract roaches…

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    10 Great Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Traveler

    As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect present for everyone on your list. If you’re shopping for someone who loves to travel, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this list! From little things to keep your favorite traveler comfortable in flight to practical presents they’ll definitely put to good use, these ten great gift ideas are sure to delight: 1 – A map. A map can make a great addition to any traveler’s home. Opt for a classic print or choose a fun scratch-off map that’ll let them uncover destinations on their map as they explore more of the world.  2 – A travel…

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    10 Gifts Your Mother-In-Law Will Love

    Finding the perfect Christmas present for your mother-in-law can be tough, but as one of the most important people on your holiday shopping list, you want to make sure she ends up with a gift she’s certain to love. If you’re feeling stumped, I’m here to help! Any one of these ten gifts is sure to satisfy even the pickiest mother-in-law out there: An electronic photo frame. While a classic framed family photo is always a thoughtful gesture, you can kick it up a notch and present her with a digital picture frame, preloaded with a collection of your family’s favorite memories. She’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness behind this gesture –…

  • Essential Oils

    6 Reasons to Include More Rosemary in Your Life

    Rosemary may have found its way into your kitchen and on your plate for different reasons, but what most of us don’t know is that this little help is actually power-packed with tons of benefits for the body. Keep reading to discover some of the best reasons to include more of rosemary into your diet (and life!). Boosts immunity Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, both of which work wonderfully together to help the immune system function at its best. Rosemary extracts have been found to help boost circulation and thereby improve the body’s ability to fight infections. Since it contains antioxidants, it can also fight…

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    10 Last-Minute Gifts for Anyone on Your List

    We’ve all been there: Standing in the aisle at the first store you can find, searching for something — anything — to throw into a gift bag and bring to a party as your contribution. Coming up with a last-minute gift can be a stressful scramble, especially if you still want to give the appearance that you did carefully consider your choice. Need a few last-minute gift ideas to keep in your back pocket this year? Here are 10 things you can easily find for anyone on your list: 1. A quality notebook. Despite the fact that we live in a world of technology, we still need to write things…

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    10 Things Organized Moms Do Every Day

    We all can think of that one mom who has her whole life together! Her home is completely organized, and she can find everything she needs without a second thought. She may not quite be Wonder Woman, but she’s close. Here are 10 things organized moms do every day so you can learn to be one, too. They get dressed for the day ahead When organized moms get up in the morning, they prepare for the day by getting dressed. This sets the tone for their day and keeps them ready for anything. They don’t wait until dinner time to start dinner Organized moms start their dinner in the morning.…

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    ‘Kind Is The New Classy’ – Book Review

    In Candace Cameron Bure’s book “Kind is the New Classy,” she explains all about how you make a huge impact on the world by simply choosing kindness. In this book, Candace discusses hard decisions in her life, such as putting her acting career on hold to raise her kids and how she returned to acting afterward. Candace believes that what makes women truly remarkable is kindness, love, patience, faithfulness and self-control. Here are four life lessons that you can take away from her newest book. Keep your cool under pressure One of Candace’s biggest lessons in this book is learning to keep cool under pressure. As a mom, it’s easy…

  • Recipes

    Orange Salmon with Apricot Horseradish Salsa

    Ingredients 1 orange, cut into half circles4 4-oz center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillets1 tsp safflower oil1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper1/4 tsp sea salt Salsa 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced1/3 cup diced unsweetened dried apricots1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish1/2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice1 tsp orange zest1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation To a 4-qt slow cooker, arrange orange slices on the bottom. Arrange salmon fillets, skinned side down over top oranges. Drizzle oil evenly over fillets. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until opaque in center,…

  • Clean Eating,  Essential Oils

    5+ Reasons to Include More Ginger in Your Life

    Apart from being one of the most delicious spices on the planet, ginger also has a bunch of powerful medicinal properties. This is why it has also been in use since centuries for the natural treatment of several health disorders. Ginger is packed with bioactive compounds and nutrients, which makes it one of the best herbs to add more of to your meals. So whether you’re planning to have your own herb garden and grow ginger yourself, or are just taking a trip to the supermarket to stock up on your veggies, you know it should be there on your list. Keep reading to discover some of the best reasons…

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    A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Taking a Sick Day

    At some point or another, we all get sick. It’s an inevitable part of life, especially if you have kids. When a school teacher gets sick, they can call in a substitute to help them out while they take a sick day. If a homeschool mom is the one who gets sick, there usually isn’t a substitute teacher you can just call in to cover your classroom. Here is a homeschool mom’s guide to taking a sick day, because it’s bound to happen at some point! Plan ahead with a few easy homeschool lesson ideas Keep a few movies or books in mind for those days when you are feeling…