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This Girl Took Her Senior Pictures With An Alligator

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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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The Competitive World of Mommyhood

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I'm a mom. A pretty good one, at that. My daughter dresses like a diva, most of the time her face is clean, she says please and thank you, and doesn't fall to the ground in super tantrums in the middle of Target. But, for some people this isn't enough. Now, I am not talking about the actual children and how smart, talented, beautiful they are.... I am talking about the actual task of moming. The Competitive World of Mommyhood When I first started attending play groups and hanging with other preschool-having women, I'll admit I got wrapped up in the game. Whose kid will have the Keep Reading >>>

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5 Ways To End Summer With A Splash

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School is about to be back in session but you don't need to give up on those fun summer memories just yet. You can End Summer With A Splash without ever having to leave your home. I am talking about taking the fun right into your own backyard. 5 Ways To End Summer With A Splash Bust out the good old sprinkler - I am sure your grandma could tell you countless stories of her playing and jumping through the sprinklers. I bet you even did that as a kid. There's a reason for it - it's fun! Sprinklers are so simple yet fun and totally FREE! Grab a little pool time - You can get Keep Reading >>>

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Why Is Summer So Short?

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Summer is almost over, and I am just not on board with that. I know there are moms out there all ready to send their kids off to school, lunches packed, out the door, and there they are taking their "back to school" pictures where they're shoving their kids on the bus and cheering. But that just isn't me. I love summer. I love the down time with my kid. I love the chance to breathe. And I don't want it to be over. I want to swim a few more laps. I want to cook a few more s'mores. I want to run through a few more sprinklers. I want to snuggle up on the couch and watch just a Keep Reading >>>

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Organizing Your Workspace

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For the majority of us, work is an occasionally awesome but mostly unfortunate fact of life that we just have to deal with. Why would you want to sit at a desk when you could be sipping Mai Tais on a beach somewhere? If you're lucky enough to work from home, then you have a lot more leeway when it comes to decorating your workspace (and whether you get to have Mai Tais after all), but no matter where you work, Organizing Your Workspace is an important thing to consider to keep you happily typing away. Organizing Your Workspace Start by taking everything off your desk - give Keep Reading >>>

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15 Things For Your Summer Bucket List

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It can be really hard to make the most of your summer when it's super hot outside and no one feels like leaving the comfort of the A/C. Let's face it, we're all pretty lazy, which is a shame because having the kids home from school all summer is the perfect time to introduce them to all kinds of new opportunities and experiences. Or to mentally scar them for life. You should probably shoot for those exciting new experiences though. If you're looking for an easy way to plan for the best summer ever, look no further than our Summer Bucket List! It comes with a calendar, a sample checklist with Keep Reading >>>

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Whoever Invented Underwire Hated Women…And I Had The Rash To Prove It

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If you peeked into my underwear drawer you would find exactly one wired bra, but it's the one bra I refuse to wear. The only time I put that thing on is in the case of an end-of-the-world emergency, like when all my other bras are in the laundry and I don't want to venture outside braless (although sometime that argument still isn't strong enough to get me to put that cursed thing on). Sure, that bra makes my boobs look bigger and perkier, but I just can't tolerate that thing for more than a couple of minutes. I swear there are little tiny daggers sewn into the seams. Seriously, whoever Keep Reading >>>

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I’ve Been Using Chopsticks All Wrong (And So Have You!)

One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don't know how to do. Yes, for many years I was the person who had to use a fork at Chinese restaurants whilst surrounded by friends who were all chopping it up. Turns out, though, ALL OF US WERE USING THEM WRONG. My adult life has been a lie and I'm here now to rescue you from the same shame. Did you know there's a reason Keep Reading >>>

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I Have A Cold And Why You Don’t Care

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Excuse me a second while I take some medicine and blow my nose. I don’t know where you live, but it’s cold season here. It’s that season where you pile on some warm, comfy pajamas and curl up on the couch. Season 3 of Gilmore Girls isn’t going to watch itself. Maybe take an hour-long bath, and the only reason the bath is an hour instead of, say, five hours, is because at some point water cools and the laws of nature are against you. Maybe your better half takes little Rudiger Jr. to soccer practice. And you know the potential for ice cream is always in play because you’ve got a tickle in your Keep Reading >>>

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My House Is Never Clean, And I’m Okay With That

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This weekend we're getting ready to visit my future mother-in-law. These trips are always a nice break from the every day for us, but they also highlight one rather crucial shortcoming in my life: I am not a cleaner. I don't do the dishes after every meal. I do not sweep daily. I do not wash, dry, hang or fold laundry in one magical day. The truth is, my house is never clean. But, I'm okay with that. My House Is Never Clean, And I'm Okay With That I'm not a slob, but I'm not a neat person by nature. Some studies like to say it's because creative people need a bit of mess in their lives. Keep Reading >>>

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Trendy Nail Art Tutorials and Makeup Tips

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This trendy nail art tutorial using products from Walgreens is one of my favorite nail designs pretty much EVER. I love love love doing several different designs on my nails at one time, but I HATE when it takes five hours. I found all these products for this nail art tutorial at Walgreens, and can I just say that they have a killer nail art selection there? I mean-- wow, I could paint my nails with funky rockstar designs without ever having to leave the drugstore! So, if you're wondering how to be beautiful, this nail art is a good start! Check out my trendy nail art tutorial below: Keep Reading >>>

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How to Treat Heartburn During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful experiences in life. It can also be quite a challenging one. Each pregnancy is different but one thing is for certain - pregnancy can bring all sorts of discomfort (especially later in the pregnancy). With my third and last baby in tow, I've learned that heartburn is not my friend and I've found myself learning How to Treat Heartburn During Pregnancy and FAST so I thought I'd share that all with you today. How to Treat Heartburn During Pregnancy As with any medication, you should always consult your doctor before taking anything. I am not a doctor Keep Reading >>>

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10 Ways to Bond with Dad

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Now that it's officially June, Father's Day is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start thinking of ways to bond with dad and great gift ideas to celebrate the man that helped raise you. In celebration, we are sharing 10 Ways to Bond with Dad which also may just give you the perfect gift idea too! 10 Ways to Bond with Dad Bonding with dad doesn't have to be expensive or over the top. It can be in a simple way that is also meaningful. After all, sometimes the best gift is the gift of time spent together. So, whether you have a child that you'd like to help bond more Keep Reading >>>

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New Emoji’s Coming Soon!

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Emoji's seem to be part of our every day life especially if you are an avid Facebook user. If you love using emoji's to express your emotions online or in-text, you'll be excited to know that there are a ton of New Emoji's Coming Soon! New Emoji's Coming Soon! Emoji 11.0 data has been released, with 157 new emoji including: Ginger Emojis Cupcakes Superheros Bagels Toilet Paper and more! The new Emoji 11.0 set is fixed and final, and includes the data needed for vendors to begin working on their emoji fonts and code ahead of the release of Unicode 11.0, scheduled Keep Reading >>>

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50+ Summer Fun Ideas

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This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. Summer is on it's way. In just a few short weeks we will all enjoy sleeping in, having our kids home and enjoying some fun in the sun. We've got a long Summer ahead of us and in order to keep everyone having a great time, we need some Summer Fun Ideas and we've gathered 50+ of our favorites! 50+ Summer Fun Ideas We all know that summer is HOT. Depending on where you live, it may even feel like it's making you and everything around you melt. That is why our summer fun ideas are a combination of indoor and outdoor Keep Reading >>>

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Don’t Let Your Kids Watch Show Dogs

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It's very rare that I get involved with posts surrounding a movie negatively. I realize that people are very opinionated online and sometimes things are blown way out of proportion. However, this morning something caught my eye and after investigating further, I can honestly say Don't Let Your Kids Watch Show Dogs! I'll explain more below... Don't Let Your Kids Watch Show Dogs Show Dogs is a movie that has recently released in theaters (May 25th in the UK). The movie is described as: "After a failed attempt to recover a stolen baby panda, police dog Max reluctantly teams up with a Keep Reading >>>

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It’s National Hamburger Month

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#Sponsored In case you've needed a reason to get hamburgers, now you have one! May is National Hamburger Month and the perfect reason to head out and a grab a delicious burger. Not just from anywhere, though. From Culver's, because after all, they have tasty burgers and they are giving you the chance to win $25,000! Want to know something that is insane? I didn't always like burgers. In fact, it wasn't until I was pregnant with my second son that I started to enjoy them and now I love them! My family and I recently made our first visit to Culver's here in South Jordan, UT. We were Keep Reading >>>

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Forget What Color The Dress Is, What Name Do You Hear?

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Oh another wonderful day with someone trying to mess with us and test our senses. Remember the famous "dress" that was gold and white? Some saw blue and black. Nonetheless, there is a new test and this time it tests your hearing... What name do you hear? Listen for yourself at the video below (about 30 seconds in). Okay, seriously, I think people are playing tricks on us. Depending on which video you listen to on Facebook, you hear a different name. In the one above, I hear "Laurel" but in the video below, I hear "Yanny". What do you hear?! Looks like the world will once Keep Reading >>>

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Arlington, TX Educational Franchise Opportunity

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If you live near or in Arlington, TX and have ever wanted to own your own business working with children, this is for you! I'm sharing an Arlington, TX Educational Franchise Opportunity and it's worth reading and taking notes. Arlington, TX Educational Franchise Opportunity Being your own boss is such a rewarding and surreal experience. As a business owner myself, I am not unfamiliar to the trial and errors of a business. Some business opportunities I have taken interest in, have required hours upon hours of hard work, trying new things and just trying to figure out how to make it Keep Reading >>>

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Give The Gift of Coffee This Mother’s Day

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You know that saying, "Life is like a box of chocolates"? Well, I like to say, "Life is like a box of espresso pods". Why? Because nothing is better than giving the gift of coffee. It's the ultimate pick me up! So, if you are struggling with what to get mom this Mother's Day, you'll want to stick around to see why I recommend the De'Longhi Lattissima One. With Mother's Day less than 2 weeks away, you are probably trying to get hints for what mom really wants, right? Or, maybe you are going to go spend countless hours looking around in every store in the mall, standing in isles Keep Reading >>>

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Who Died in Avengers: Infinity War?

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It's been a long weekend and by that I mean, a long wait to see Avengers: Infinity War. Note to self: Next time buy tickets way ahead of time to avoid sold out theaters. Now onto the movie... Avengers: Infinity War has already broke records for theater sales and with good reason. But one thing that tops the list is exactly Who Died in Avengers: Infinity War? I am here to give you the scoop. But this is your warning - SPOILERS AHEAD! Who Died in 'Avengers: Infinity War'? Okay, before I get into these heart-wrenching deaths, this is your FINAL warning. There will be spoilers so if Keep Reading >>>

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The Royal Prince’s Name Is…

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It's a boy! It's a boy! Prince William and Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy on on Monday, April 23rd at 11.01am weighing 8lb 7oz. However, his name wasn't picked or announced until yesterday. The Royal Prince's Name Is... The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their new baby Prince Louis Arthur Charles. The names honor both the Prince's grandfather, Prince Charles, and Louis Mountbatten, the Duke of Edinburgh's mentor who was killed by an IRA bomb in 1979. I will say, it is so much cuter than the first name that was leaked. Earlier this week there seemed to be a Keep Reading >>>

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The Royal Baby’s Name Is…

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In case you've been living under a rock, Prince William and Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy earlier this week. And they have been considering royal names. BUT there was a leak! The Royal Baby's Name Is... Update: The official name has been released: Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge. It looks like the new Prince's name may just be Prince Albert! Okay, that hasn't been made official yet. What happened was the Royal Website has an "Access denied" page set up with that URL. See for yourself below. Photo Credit I find that name totally adorable! By the way, Keep Reading >>>

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Black Stainless Steel Appliances Have Stolen My Heart

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One thing I love to do is plan how to decorate my home. I ask my friends on Facebook, search the web and come up with a plan. Recently while doing so, I came across the new GE Premium Finish Options - Black Stainless Steel! You guys these appliances are GORGEOUS! I never thought I'd love black stainless so much but I do! GE is the leader in premium finish options, giving shoppers the ability to design a unique kitchen package suited to personal needs and style. The Black Stainless Finish in particular is: Bold and sophisticated appearance High-gloss finish that makes a Keep Reading >>>

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25 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Mother's Day is just around the corner, which means its time to shower our moms with some extra love! Its this time of year when you get to not only shower mom with gifts, but you get to show her the love and appreciation she deserves! And what better way to show your mom how much you love her than with a handmade gift? That's why I've rounded up my favorite 25 DIY Mother's Day Gift Ideas that you can whip up in no time! I am a firm believer that the best gifts are ones made with love and DIY gifts are just that. The thought and time that goes into making a gift is what makes it so Keep Reading >>>

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Easter Muddy Buddies

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Easter is right around the corner and chances are, you are still trying to figure out what to do for Easter dinner. Possibly even what the Easter bunny is bringing the kids. I can help. This Easter Muddy Buddies Recipe is simple and easy to make for a crowd. It's even the perfect "Bunny Bait" for the Easter Bunny! I've been making muddy buddies for years. And during that time, I've found there is a little trick to making these taste good. Want in one the secret? It's using white chocolate chips! Some people think you can use regular chocolate chips (and you totally can) but the Keep Reading >>>

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McDonald’s Coffee with Cops Program + Free Coffee!

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I love McDonald's. From their food to their coffee, everything just hits the spot. Want to know what is even better? When you can attend McDonald's for a great event too! If you live in North Texas, you'll want to attend the McDonald’s Coffee with Cops Program. And, did I mention you can get Free Coffee too? McDonald’s Coffee with Cops Program This Saturday, March 24th you can visit any of the McDonald's locations listed above from 9 AM - 11 AM and meet officers in your community while enjoying a cup of coffee with them! Coffee with Cops will take place at the following Keep Reading >>>

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100 Things To Put In Easter Eggs {That Aren’t Candy!}

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Easter Egg Hunts are so fun. I remember when my daughter was really little and she would get maybe one or two eggs before all the big kids snatched them up. Now she's a pro, and brings home piles and piles of them. The problem is, they are filled with candy! So, skip the candy this time and check these 100 Things To Put In Easter Eggs {That Aren't Candy!} I think Easter almost brings more candy into my house than Halloween! There's no need to stuff your eggs with candy when you have these ideas! Happy Hunting! Keep Reading >>>

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