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30 Days of Giving – Live With Less Challenge

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For just about every year since I started blogging I’ve participated in or led a 30 days of giving each November.  I’ve been blogging since 2009 so that’s quite a long time! The old challenge went something like this: The challenge is to give something to someone everyday in November.  The gifts can be anything given to anyone…money, food, old clothes,…
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How to Childproof Your Home

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When I first found out I was pregnant I was consumed with childproofing our home.  That is, after I was consumed with picking a name and learning what I could and couldn’t eat.  There’s so much for new moms to think about!  To help make life a tiny bit easier for moms I’ve compiled a list of ways to childproof…
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Make Your Home Smart With Lennox

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October 21, 2015 just rolled around and we aren’t as tech savvy as Doc and Marty McFly thought. We still need roadways and we don’t have hoverboards. We do have smarter homes though, and some homes are really decked out. What kind of technology do you have in your home that makes it “smarter?” I guess our home is pretty…
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Outdoor Fall Games for Preschoolers

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This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play. My family loves spending time outdoors.  There’s something about hearing the wind blowing, the crickets chirping, and at this time of year, the leaves crunch beneath your feet.  Plus, it’s the best way to get a little energy out of kiddos that have been house bound all day. My daughter loves…
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Gerber Lil’ Bits

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Are you an old-school mom who chews baby’s food for them? I know my friend’s mother did it for her, but I’m not too crazy on the idea. For some reason (hand sanitizer anyone?), I am a germaphobe, even when it’s coming from me to my baby. Now that baby is getting ready to chew and being offered bites from…
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