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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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SWASH at Best Buy

The Home

This is a sponsored post for Best Buy but as always, all opinions are my own. Dry cleaners are great in that you don’t even have to get out of your car and your clothes are being taken care of – but what if there’s a solution for taking the best care of your clothes without having to leave your…
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Things No One Tells You About Being a Mom + Starbucks Giveaway!

Lifestyle

Thank you to Depend for sponsoring today’s conversation. Babies are marvelous aren’t they?  They come into our lives smelling sweetly like only a baby can smell, with soft skin, and tiny fingers.  They are expert cuddlers from the get-go and just as fast they have you wrapped around their finger.  No matter how many parenting books you’ve read, kid’s you’ve babysat, or…
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