Dollar Store Valentine's Day Mirror Craft

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Valentine’s day is a holiday that a lot of people don’t go out of their way to decorate for but I have always thought that a holiday celebrating love is worth the effort. I also don’t think that it’s a holiday that should be celebrated only by couples either! In fact, celebrating the positive effects of love is something we should all do whether it’s love for a significant other, love for your children, pets or self-love. This dollar store Valentine’s Day craft is a perfect way to remind yourself and everyone who looks at it that they are loved. This craft is exceptionally easyRead More →

keto raspberry balsamic beef

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I’m always trying to find new keto dinner options for the family and with Valentine’s day coming up I was racking my brain for something extra special! Raspberry and balsamic is a great combination and when paired with stew beef in a Crockpot makes for a tender and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. We served our beef over cauliflower rice with a side of asparagus but I expect that any vegetable sides would be delicious. I also made a Keto Creme Brulee for dessert! Yum! Raspberry Balsamic Beef with Cauliflower Rice This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clickingRead More →

Needle Felting

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I always love finding new craft projects to try out! Everything from creating a one of a kind light switch to using up some old fabric to make a kitchen rug is fair game! I ran across the art of needle felting while browsing Pinterest Which is an excellent resource for finding inspiration when you’re looking for a new hobby to try out. I have to say that I was immediately attracted to the variety of things I saw people making with needle felting. It seems that with a bit of patience you can make anything you can think of. Not only that, but theRead More →

should runners be strength training? #running #weights #exercise #fitness #healthy #healthylife #activelife

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Lots of people love going to the gym, others dislike it but put up with it because they know it’s good for them in the long run. But, for some people, the thought of going to the gym is a special brand of torture – and often it’s not due to the workout! For a lot of people social anxiety, self-consciousness and worries about looking silly when unfamiliar with the equipment keep them from joining a gym. Thankfully home workout ideas like the ones below offer a good way for people afraid of the gym to stay healthy and keep active! While joining a gymRead More →

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Clicker training is very useful when your working with a new puppy or even an older dog that you want to teach a new trick. Learning how to clicker train your dog is exceptionally easy and while careful timing is important it’s simple to understand and practice. I discovered clicker training as a teenager while taking my family dog to a local training class called power paws. Although the class was basic it was pretty clear that clicker training worked and I have used it on every dog I have owned since. amazingly enough, clicker training can be used on practically any animal and it’sRead More →

Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp Park

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I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Georgia for as long as I have without visiting the Okefenokee Swamp Park. After taking a trip to the Everglades last summer I was extremely excited to fix this oversight and visit the Okefenokee earlier this fall. You might think that one swamp is the same as another but there are a lot of differences between the two and I’m glad we experienced both! Taking our kids on nature-based excursions is an activity that I think is very important. I believe that a love of nature is something that is instilled at an early age and I doRead More →

Macrame Wall art supplies

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We all know someone with a hobby they love! Odds are they talk about it endlessly, they might spend a good bit of money on it and they have probably tried to talk you into joining them at least once. People can’t help it – when we find something we love its natural to try and share that love with others. The passion and joy you hear in your friend’s voice when they talk about their hobby are one of the most important clues as to why hobbies are important – but it’s not the only one. Finding the hobby that’s perfect for you mightRead More →

keto stuffed chicken breast with spinach

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Chicken is something we tend to make a lot in this family. It’s cheap to buy, generally simple to cook and can be adapted to a large variety of recipes. Different sauces, gravies, and methods of cooking can make this protein a great option for keto families on a budget. This keto stuffed chicken breast, paired with some delicious creamy spinach is an excellent option for a filling dinner or a special occasion! Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Creamy Spinach. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking one of the links I may receive a small commission at noRead More →

Journalvsplanner

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Not everyone is a naturally organized person. In fact, a lot of us muddle through life in a near-constant state of chaos when left to our own devices. Learning to be organized is a skill and like any other life skill, it takes practice to master. Practice, perseverance, and sometimes, the help of a few good tools. If your ready to plan your way to a great year in 2020 (and every year afterward) then read below for a few tips to help you out. Plan Your Way to a Great Year in 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchaseRead More →

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Doing the dishes has never been one of my favorites chores. I mean, I bought a dishwasher for a reason! But its normally not an overly stressful chore – until you notice water leaking out under your cabinets! Que the pipe leak panic as you rush to find out where it’s coming from and how you can stop it before too much damage is done. Thankfully in our case, the fix was easy. We just had to tighten a connection that had come loose. But this isn’t always the case and sometimes more extreme measures are needed. Pipe Leak Panic! Causes and Prevention This isRead More →