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Join a Moms’ Panel and Earn Gift Cards!

Lifestyle

This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Are you a mom of a child ages 3-10 years old? If so, join other moms in a private online community to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as advise Mattel about their toys and games.  How cool is that? Mattel…
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Valentine’s Day Fruit Kabobs Recipe

Lifestyle

This post contains affiliate links. Are you like me and utterly shocked that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner?  I am having a hard time believing it but the calendar says it’s so.  If you want a quick but cute Valentine’s Day treat for you and your special someone…or a fun treat for kiddos, look no further.  These Valentine…
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What to Do When Clutter Overwhelms

The Home

There are ice cream dishes still on the counter from last night.  The dishwasher needs emptied so it can be filled with this morning’s cereal bowls.  There are two loads of folded laundry on my dresser and a load in the washing machine that has been washed, and re-washed twice since yesterday.  The living room is covered with plastic figures and wooden…
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January Live With Less Winner Announced

The Home

January was a good month, wasn’t it?  We pitched, we tossed, we decluttered, and we bonded over the love-hate relationship we have with stuff.  As I look back on January I’m excited, thrilled, almost jumping up and down with excitement to introduce our new challenge to you.  It’s a big one ya’ll, full of hard work, promises of success, and…
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12 Week Declutter Challenge – $250 Prize

The Home

Who’s ready to start a 12- week clutter-busting, hold-no-junk-prisoner, challenge?  Challenge, that’s right, this is a challenge and it won’t be easy folks!  The January challenge we just finished up had over 200 people starting off and less than 50 finished.  Most people dropped off around day 11.  This challenge will be different, however, and will be more of a…
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