We are just getting back into the swing of things after spending a week camping in Sequoia National Park. Even though we had ZERO connection to internet, I kept thinking about all of you and the things I could to share here. I’m going to do another post on our favorite places to visit in Sequoia soon, but I thought…
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5 Ways to Help Siblings with Summertime Squabbles
“I want it how I want it,” my precious two year old proclaimed, pouring out the cup of water I just given him into the sink, only to refill it with the exact same water I had just offered. I’ll never forget that moment, and boy, don’t we all? And the older I get, the more I realize how many…
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Keeping the House Clean(ish) in 15 Minutes a Day
The boys are home for summer, and with all the comings and goings of summertime activities, friends over to play, and relaxed routines, the house can get pretty cluttered! This is definitely something I’ve learned to just EMBRACE, and know that those signs of life (wet swimsuits on the floor, couch pillows rearranged, toothpaste that jumped off the toothbrush and…
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Seven Drugstore Beauty Picks
Sharing a few of my favorite beauty products that don’t cost a pretty penny, but work as well or better for me than pricier options I’ve tried! Dove Fresh Care Dry Shampoo This is the very first dry shampoo I ever tried. It smells fresh and clean, and not only does it absorb oil from my unwashed hair, but also adds…
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How to Make a Flower Arrangement for $5
Have I mentioned how much I love keeping fresh flowers by my kitchen sink? I have always loved flowers, and now that I’m a mom with three busy boys I need them more than ever! If you walked into my kitchen right now, there would be a million plastic cups in the sink waiting for their turn in the dishwasher,…
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