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How To Prepare For The Cold & Flu Apocalypse

It's 2018 and you're doomed. Why? Because if you aren't already armed and ready for the The Cold & Flu Apocalypse you may as well give up now... Bit dramatic? Okay, maybe it is but in all reality when cold & flu season peaks you are better off being prepared for the day you inherit a cold. I mean, I don't think I've ever had a cold and haven't felt as if the world was ending. And if I am being really honest, my husband is THE WORST when it comes to getting a cold. He really does act like the world is ending and possibly his life. I just think men are a bit Keep Reading >>>

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5 Reasons To NOT Vaccinate Your Kids

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People shouldn't have to vaccinate their kids. In fact, parents absolutely know what's best for their kids in every situation, which is why you've never heard of a mom calling a doctor at two AM because her child has a fever. Moms automatically know exactly what to do. They know better than anyone what their child needs or doesn't need. That's why the vaccination debate is so ridiculous to me...because moms inherently know more than everyone. Which brings me to this... 5 Reasons To NOT Vaccinate Your Kids. When a woman conceives a child, the entirety of human knowledge is written Keep Reading >>>

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How to Survive the First Week Home with Baby

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The idea of bringing home a baby only like 24-48 hours after she's introduced to the world made me panic for weeks before she was due. That's just like 2 days (at most) of nurses helping me! Babies don't come with a manual, but they really should. Since I've done this a couple of times now, though, I feel like I might finally know How to Survive the First Week Home with Baby. Or, I may be deluding myself. Either way, it's a good plan. The "you'll get sleep while in the hospital because nurses will help" idea is a lie. Before I get into the really good stuff, I want to touch on Keep Reading >>>

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Elf On The Shelf Is Completely Ridiculous

Things Kids Do That Drive Everyone Crazy

Whoever thought up Elf On The Shelf was either the meanest most evil or caring most loving person on the planet. There is no in between. I get it, it's Christmas time, and we all want to give our kids a magical time to remember, but Elf of The Shelf is just too much. I mean, come on-- we already put out cookies and carrots, make reindeer footprints in the snow, and give some supernatural being all the credit for our hard work. But now we have to spend the ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER trying to remember to move our elves, scouring the internet for Elf on The Shelf Ideas, forgetting to move Keep Reading >>>

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Why The HP PC Featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory Is the Perfect Gift For Yourself

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Tis the season of holiday shopping, which means tis the season of stress! My favorite way to combat that is with a little gift all for myself, and the HP PC featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory laptop is THE perfect gift for busy moms this year. This is a sponsored post written by me. All opinions are my own. First of all, it's GORGEOUS. And if you get it from QVC.com during their LIVE event 11/24 you can get this Exclusive ROSE GOLD (or Iridescent White) laptop with free shipping, and 6 months no interest! The Intel® Optane™ memory is basically what everyone needs inside their perfect laptop. Keep Reading >>>

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Time Management Is a Waste Of Time

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I am a working mom. One that always gets asked, "How do you find the time to do it all?" And most of the time I smile or laugh, but never answer the question. But not today, today I am spilling all the secrets. Time Management for Busy Moms Time management isn't what everyone always makes it out to be. It's not about managing the time you're given, it's about forcing the time for things that need to get done and the time for the things you want to get done all into the same day. It's about deciding what's actually important enough to get done and doing those things. I will never make Keep Reading >>>

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This Is Us Gift Ideas

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I finally joined the bandwagon and started watching This Is Us and to say I am OBSESSED in an understatement. This lead me to seek out This Is Us Gift Ideas that I know I'd even love for the holidays. If you know someone who obsessed with the show (and don't we all?) these gift ideas are going to be the perfect way to remind them you care and love them. This Is Us is an incredible show that reminds us about all the little things in life and this guide is full of gift ideas that will do the same. This Is Us Gift Ideas Remind yourself and house guests that this is your life with a Keep Reading >>>

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The Super Secret Key To Fresh Air Indoors

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Y'all, I am so over waking up, walking into my office and sniffing and sneezing immediately. And I think I have the answer to all my problems. In fact, thing is too good not to mention to you guys. It’s the Philips Air Purifier Series 5000i. It seriously is the best air purifier we’ve ever tried in our house. And we’ve tried a weird amount of them. (We have two dogs and five cats. It gets a little dander-ey at times.) Here's what you need to know about this air purifier: The Philips Series 5000i Air Purifier captures odors, gases and 99.97% of allergens that pass through its six Keep Reading >>>

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Awesome Gift Ideas For The Football Fanatic

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Touch Dooowwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnn!!! You are probably used to hearing that by now especially if you or someone you know is a total football fanatic. With the holidays nearing you're going to new some Awesome Gift Ideas For The Football Fanatic and we've got you covered like your team depends on it! Awesome Gift Ideas For The Football Fanatic Light up any room with this totally cool football helmet desk lamp. Be the true grill master with this All-American football bbq set. The crowd will go wild! Feel like your sippin' coffee like a pro with this football themed coffee mug. Feel Keep Reading >>>

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The Best Pumpkin Recipes Ever

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It's pumpkin season and I don't care who knows it. All things pumpkin fill the season and my home, so naturally, I've scoured the web to find The Best Pumpkin Recipes Ever and I am sharing those with you today. Pumpkin may be one of the best flavors ever. Just ask any basic b. And whether you consider yourself basic or not, chances are, you love pumpkin flavored things too. My husband tries to pretend that he doesn't but I catch him sneaking in a bite or sip every time I have something pumpkin flavored. HA. The Best Pumpkin Recipes Ever If you like unique recipes, you'll love these Keep Reading >>>

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The Grinch Bath Bombs

Crafts You Won't Make

You know who's a mean one? Mr. Grinch. And although he may not take regular baths, we've decided to make a Grinch Bath Bomb that are so cute, you may not even want to use them. Who am I kidding? You'll totally want to use these bath bombs and possibly even make some to gift for the holidays. Something you should know about bath bombs is that you have to have a bit of patience which we all know the Grinch DOESN'T have. Bath Bombs are tricky because if you live in a humid climate, you may need to watch the amount of wet ingredients you add or it may cause your bath bombs to fizz Keep Reading >>>

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The Easiest Halloween Costume For Teenagers

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The thing about teenagers is, they still want to have fun and dress up, but they want to put in zero effort. And since I've been outfitting my kid in costumes for the last 12 years, I want to put in zero effort as well. And so I give you the absolute EASIEST halloween costumes ever. These Dr. Seuss costumes are the PERFECT costumes for your teenagers! Basically both of these girls were completely costume-ready in less than five minutes. AND these costumes weren't overly revealing. Which is a big deal for me as a mom, I am always looking for modest halloween costumes for my daughter. Keep Reading >>>

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New Instant Pot Accessories You Must Have

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So, you've jumped on the bandwagon of owning the most glorious appliance around: The Instant Pot. Now, there are so many recipes that call for additional accessories, so here are some New Instant Pot Accessories You Simply Must Have. New Instant Pot Accessories You Must Have You know when you make too much food and need to store it away but don't want to dirty another bowl? This Instant Pot Silicone Lid is for you. And forget burning your fingers over and over again when trying to remove the pot from your Instant Pot. These gripper clips are your burned finger savors. It's about Keep Reading >>>

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Must-Have Hocus Pocus Presents For The Witch In You

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In case you haven't noticed, Hocus Pocus is making a major comeback this year. Stores are filled with Hocus Pocus presents and decorations so we've found those must-haves for this Halloween! I remember watching Hocus Pocus as a kid and being terrified of zombies and talking black cats. Now, it's a total tradition in our home to watch Hocus Pocus around Halloween. Even my kids love it! If you love the show as much as I bet you do, you'll love these Hocus Pocus presents and decorations you can use to witchify your home. (That is a word, right?) Must-Have Hocus Pocus Presents For Keep Reading >>>

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Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts

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As we near closer to Halloween, we are thinking of all the cute ways we can make and display halloween themed food. These Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts fit right in and are ready to haunt your Halloween party! I love this recipe because it truly doesn't take much time, energy or any sort of special skills to make them. The biggest tip I can give is to make sure your strawberries are fully washed and dried before you make these. Any water left on the strawberries can cause the candy chocolate melts to seize which means it will get clumpy and not stick to the strawberry. You have been Keep Reading >>>

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How To Teach Your Dog To Sit

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I have what are basically the two cutest dogs in the whole wide world. But, they can be a total pain sometimes and that's why we have worked to train them. This post is sponsored by The J.M. Smucker Company. All opinions are my own. My favorite thing they know how to do is to sit and wait on treats. It's hard for them, because they're dogs! More than anything they just want to devour those completely delicious treats as fast as they can. The thing about teaching your puppers to sit is that it's all about positive reinforcement. Dogs react REALLY well to positive reinforcement, Keep Reading >>>

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Mad Scientist Slime

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Everyone goes a little mad this time of year with the holidays and all that is going on in our lives. You can be mad in the kitchen with this Mad Scientist Slime which is also a great way to experiment and keep calm. The fun thing about this mad scientist slime is that you can create all sorts of potions and chemicals with it. I really mean you can change up the colors and things you add into the slime but it sounds more fun to say "chemicals". This slime is so easy to make and is one of my favorite recipes when my kids want to make slime in a snap. Unlike using Borax, this slime Keep Reading >>>

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Perfect Presents For The Harry Potter Lover

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I think it's safe to say that we all know a Harry Potter fan (maybe it's even you) which is why you'll need this list of Perfect Presents For The Harry Potter Lover just in time for the holidays. Whether you are in your 20's or 40's, I truly think there is a little Harry Potter fan in us all. I mean, who doesn't love magic and sorcery? Perfect Presents For The Harry Potter Lover When you feel itch to craft up a good project this Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter is the perfect way to do just that. Have the need to listen to Harry Potter music again and Keep Reading >>>

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10 Gift Ideas for The Pumpkin Spice Obsessed

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It's Fall and that can only mean one thing - Pumpkin Spice everything is making it's way everywhere. If you are someone who just doesn't get the craze (cue in my husband) then you'll be struggling when it comes time to gift something to someone who is pumpkin spice obsessed. Don't worry, we've gathered 10 Gift Ideas for The Pumpkin Spice Obsessed so you can look like a pumpkin spice pro without actually being one. 10 Gift Ideas for The Pumpkin Spice Obsessed This pumpkin spice coffee mug is the perfect way to sip on your favorite pumpkin spice flavored drinks. When you're done Keep Reading >>>

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California Just Voted Not To Start School Until After 8:30am

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California has had about enough of kids showing up to school exhausted. And with most schools starting earlier and earlier every year, they've decided to ban schools from starting from before 8:30am so students can get more sleep. Lawmakers in California passed a whole bunch of bills, but with California often leading the way and being all about pushing the limits, they felt it was important that kids stop being pushed to theirs. Even though this wasn't one of the higher profile bills, it IS a bill that can change a lot of things. Including when parents go to work, because a lot of Keep Reading >>>

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There Are New Guidelines For Car Seats That Parents Need To Know

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (that's basically the Bible for those parents out there raising little ones) children should now stay in rear facing seats as long as possible. But what does that mean? The new car seat rules say that parents should keep children's car seats rear facing until at least the age of four, forward-facing car safety seats from the time they outgrow the rear-facing seats, and belt positioning seats through at least eight years of age. After that it's onto regular seatbelt, but children younger than 13 should ride in the backseat of the Keep Reading >>>

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School Supplies Middle Schoolers Won’t Tear Up

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This post has been sponsored by FIVE STAR® School Supplies. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My daughter is rough on school supplies. It's not that she tries to be, it's just that her stuff is going in and out of her locker, tossed to the side during choir and band practice, and hauled around in a backpack. So, when I am shopping for her supplies, if there is a FIVE STAR version of whatever I am buying, I buy that. Why? Because I KNOW it's not going to break. I learned that for myself in college, and now that I have a middle schooler, FIVE STAR is THE name I trust most Keep Reading >>>

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10 Fall Kitchen Must Haves

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It's Fall, Y'all-- and that means it's time to spruce up that kitchen and add a little touch of those golden leaves we all love so much. And, because I don't want you to have to go to any extra work, I've put together a list of super cute fall kitchen gadgets you simply MUST have. These rose gold measuring spoons are perfectly fall with their little wooden handles. And this little tea time kitchen trivet will bring that distressed yellow right onto your dinner table. It wouldn't be fall without Pumpkin Spice hand towels, now would it? You can bring a little bling to Keep Reading >>>

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This crazy bride canceled wedding because guests wouldn’t ‘donate’ $1,500 each to attend

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Look, we all get a little self-centered when it comes to our wedding day, but this bride takes the cake. You know I love a good wedding, but this story is the complete opposite of that. A bride canceled not just the ceremony, but the entire $60,000 wedding because her guests refused to pay $1,500 each to attend. And in what can only be considered the best thing ever to happen to social media, she throws HERSELF under the bus on Facebook. Look the bride, Susan tells the story so much better than I ever could... I mean, what can you expect from someone who calls Keep Reading >>>

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5 Ways to Remove Baby Stains From Clothes

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Baby stains are not fun. Whether it's a stain from last night's spaghetti throwing episode (starring your 12-month-old) or it's the aftermath of an explosion (you know what I am talking about) the results are always the same; the stains are terribly hard to remove! So today I am going to share with you 5 Ways to Remove Baby Stains from Clothes. These are tried and true ways to save all those adorable baby clothes from heading to the trash! 5 Ways to Remove Baby Stains From Clothes Baking Soda. Almost everyone has this on hand which makes it such an easy way to remove stains. To use just Keep Reading >>>

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Starbucks Confirmed It – The PSL Is Back This Week

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There are two types of people. Those that like pumpkin spice lattes and heathens. And it's finally time for the heathens to move along, because... STARBUCKS HAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS BACK! You see, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has its own Twitter account, and they've been dropping hints all month. Going offline for a while. Busy modeling for the #LeafRakersSociety Facebook Group. Can you spot me? 🔎👀 https://t.co/1q6Ysx9o9X pic.twitter.com/XTNtvavNPF— Pumpkin Spice Latte (@TheRealPSL) August 8, 2018 And of course, if that's Keep Reading >>>

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10 Things You Probably Aren’t Doing To Keep Your Baby Safe

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Luvs at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Baby safety is one of those things that everyone can agree on. In that it's important to keep babies safe, now HOW you should keep those babies safe? Well, that's a different story, everyone has a different opinion on that. But there are some things you might be doing every day that aren't keeping your baby safe, and that's what I am here for! (Oh, and I am also here to tell you that as an experienced parent, you got this!) To help you out with ten things you probably Keep Reading >>>

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10 Foods That Will Help You Poop

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Poop is no laughing matter. (Unless it's fake poop, that s#$@ is funny.) I know there are all kinds of laxatives and medicines you can take to help get things moving, but sometimes you want a more natural alternative. That's why this list of 15 foods that help you poop (that aren't prunes, because EVERYONE knows about prunes) is pretty much the best darn list you will ever read. 10 Foods That Help You Poop 1. Kiwi. Kiwi's are high in fiber and low in sugar, so they won't bloat your tummy. (Plus, you can make them into a chocolate dipped kiwi bar. Yum!) 2. Popcorn. Keep Reading >>>

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This Girl Took Her Senior Pictures With An Alligator

Things You Do That Drive Us Crazy

When it came time to take my senior pictures, I put on my favorite dress and headed down to the local portrait studio. But not Makenzie Noland. Oh no. This girl decided to full on jump in a mud pit with a freakin prehistoric looking creature. When asked about it, she said it took the whole summer to gain the trust of "Big Tex" the biggest gator at the Gator Country, a wildlife rescue in Beaumont, Texas. I don't know, it looks like she's sizing her up for a meal to me. Gator Country is a sanctuary for reptiles, according to its website. “I worked with this Keep Reading >>>

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I Never Expected Being A Stay-At-Home-Parent Would Be So Lonely…

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Over the last few weeks I’ve become a mostly stay-at-home-dad. I’ve been working two, maybe three days a week while my wife is crushing it in her new, fancy accounting job. When my better half and I switched roles, I knew I’d keep busy. I’ve got rooms to clean, and endless stream of laundry to wash, meals to prepare, a house to maintain, but I didn’t know that I’d spend most of my time wrestling with soul-crushing loneliness. I Never Expected Being A Stay-At-Home-Parent Would Be So Lonely... If you know me, that might sound weird. I don’t like people. I don’t understand most of them. I Keep Reading >>>

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After Divorce: Trying To Date When You Have A Teenager

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I've been divorced five years. That's half as long as I was married. So I thought it might be time to start dating again. But my daughter is fifteen. And this means she's dating, too. So, yes. That means my daughter and I can go out on a double date. Look, we're not actually going to do that or anything, but holy moly, we totally could. Here's the thing, I have a responsibility to my daughter not only to be a good mom, and a good role model, but also to show her what kinds of guys to choose. To show her that guys shouldn't be coming home with me after a date, to show her what it Keep Reading >>>

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My Kid Caught My Husband And I Doing The Deed

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We should have locked the door. But we didn't. We should have waited until we were sure he was asleep. But we didn't. My tween walked right in on us, and I am not even sure he looked up. "Mom, my ear hurts..." And that's when my husband jumped off of me in a move so stunning he's now considering applying for Cirque Du Soleil. "What, baby?" I start grasping for my comforter. Where was that damn thing anyway? How did it end up on the floor? I was still trying to comprehend how he was standing in the doorway. I mean, we remembered to put the dog in his crate, how did we Keep Reading >>>

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