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Social Media Clean Out
It’s time for a clean out! Not a closet clean out (you know me better than that). A social media clean out. Your feed should be like your home. If someone is making you miserable or forcing an...
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12 Ways to Protect Your Peace
Last March I was in deep. Overwhelmed and oversaturated with information, opinions, feelings, and obligations. I was struggling. Usually I love to feel & fix & share, but it was all too much....
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6 Questions to Ask Each Week to Keep Screen Time In Check
 How can we teach our kids to use technology as a tool instead of a crutch? #sponsored Keeping communication open and reflective is key to giving them the best chance at a healthy relationship with...
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How I Get My Whites to Stay White and Other Hacks from a Laundry Hater
I would never claim to be a stellar housekeeper. I do all right, but I find very little joy in cleaning, organizing or doing laundry. So, when I find a tip that changes the game and makes my life...
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The All Time Best Best Screen Free Gifts for Boys!
It was high time I put all our tried and true and very best screen-free gifts for boys all in one place! These are items we have loved and used for years and years, or new items we have discovered and...
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The Best Gifts for Teen Boys
The older boys get, the harder they seem to buy for, but have no fear, you are guaranteed to find something amazing for your growing boys on this list. From electronics to the outdoors to cool...
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The Best Gifts for Missionaries
I had so many requests for great gift ideas for missionaries! It’s hard to find things that are easy to ship and small or consumable, but still practical and enjoyable. You all came through with so...
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The Best Gifts for Teen Girls
Well, you guys begged for a teen girl guide, and since I don’t have any experience with girls, I reached out to our fabulous community and you guys totally came through. There is something for every...
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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Boys: Toddlers-Teens
When it comes to stocking stuffers, moms of girls have it pretty easy…nail polish, lipstick, jewelry… but finding something small and useful for a boy is always a particular challenge. I hate just...
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Best Gifts for College Kids and Newlyweds
This is another new category for me, but an important one that can be a bit tricky. I must start off with what is mostly true….kids in this stage mostly want: MONEY If you don’t want to do money or...
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The Best Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Women
 It is always so much fun to share great ideas to gift to the women in your life! These are organized by price point to help you stay on budget this season! So many awesome stocking stuffer ideas...
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The All Time Best Gifts for Men
Here we are again, trying to find something meaningful, fun and well loved for the men in our lives! Below you will find some great ideas that work for every kind of man! Do you have something awesome...
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Christmas Tradition: Luminaries
When we moved into our neighborhood 7 years ago, we knew it was a great spot, and then Christmas Eve came and we were totally sold. A few days earlier, we had gotten a garbage sack of sand, bags and...
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12 Days of Christmas for Neighbors: Fun and Useful Christmas Service
 Every few years our family loves to do 12 days of Christmas. There is nothing like secretly bringing the Christmas spirit to someone who might need a little cheer. My kids loved sneaking to the...
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Best Lights Award
During the Christmas season, we enjoy doing a few simple traditions that bring joy to others in small ways. Over the past few years, taking a walk around our neighborhood and doling out a few “Best...
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52 Modern Manners Gift Tags
So many of you are gifting 52 Modern Manners for Christmas this year and I am so grateful! I also know many of you have ordered, and it won’t be here yet, so I thought I would create a little “coming...
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21 Books Your Boys Will Love
I have had so many questions about great books to gift boys this season, so I thought I would share a few favorites that everyone has loved lately! I have another list that shares other awesome books...
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A Family Valentine Quiz
If you are celebrating the day of love at home this year, here are a few ideas to mix things up a bit! TAKE A FAMILY VALENTINE’S QUIZ This was such a fun way to help our kids get to know us before we...
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A Valentine Printable Love Note to Your Teen
When it comes to Valentine’s traditions for our teens, I like to keep things simple but meaningful. A favorite treat and a favorite drink on their bed along with a love note reminding them of just how...
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What Your Perfectionist Kid Needs To Hear
There are so many pressures during the teenage years, and it is so easy for our kids to feel discouraged. Having parents who let them know that it is okay to not be perfect is essential to help them...
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