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Pool Party Checklist

Lifestyle

Thanks to Bananna Boat® for sponsoring this pool party post! There’s nothing better than playing in water with friends on a hot summer day!  A pool party is a staple of summertime.  A kids pool party isn’t only great for birthday parties but they’re perfect for any summer get together with friends!  There’s no reason to rent out the local pool…
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Straw Art for Toddlers

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This little art project was my daughter’s idea.  I bought brightly colored straws and had plans to create cutesy straw necklaces with them.  My daughter had other plans.  As I was cutting them (and chasing them all over the place because it’s impossible to cut them without them jumping ten feet!) she told me that she wanted to glue them to paper….
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The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints by State

Lifestyle

Before moving to North Carolina I didn’t care much for barbecue.  That was because I had never had GOOD barbecue.  I love living here! : )  Southern Living asked their expert BBQ columnist, Robert Moss, to canvas the South — 16 States plus the District of Columbia — to find the best brisket, pulled pork, ribs and more.  Mmm, I’m…
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Wasting Time + Puddle Jumper Review

Lifestyle

This post brought to you by Stearns Puddle Jumpers®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Embracing Homemaking. I firmly believe that it’s important to occasionally “waste time.”  Kids young and old need to take time and just “be.”  When I reflect on my summers as I child I remember swinging, swimming, exploring, studying the clouds, and joking with…
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Sterling Prevail Shower Door

Lifestyle· The Home

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sterling for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Along with summer’s sweat, sunscreen, and dirt comes more baths for the little ones!  Baths can be a headache for some but for us, the key to a smooth bath time has been routine! When we announce it’s time for a…
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