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New Instant Pot Accessories You Must Have

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

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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!)

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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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