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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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Baby Shower with Boogie Wipes + a Giveaway

Lifestyle

This post is brought to you by Boogie Wipes, Dreft and Downy. All opinions are my own. I love baby showers for two reasons – I love babies and I love giving gifts!  A third argument could be made because I like to eat but we won’t talk about that.  Boogie Wipes gave me a great opportunity to party on their behalf. Together, Boogie…
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15 Must Haves for Beach Travels With a Baby

Lifestyle

Summer is coming soon and before I know it will be time to head to the beach. When our family went to the beach the year before last, I scoured the internet for a list of helpful things to bring to the beach when you have small kids. The results I found were a little underwhelming. I turned to my…
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Tips to Prevent Gum Disease

Lifestyle

This post is in partnership with SUNSTAR GUM, but opinions are my own. Did you know that about half of Americans 30 and older have gum disease?  I didn’t until recently!  As I’m nearing the big 3-0 I’m starting to take my health more seriously than before.  Mainly because I want to keep my metabolism going as strong as it can…
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