by Allison 3 • 7 • 2016

Natural Deodorants: The Truth About If They Work

Natural deodorants: here’s my truth about my year-long experiment with aluminum-free deodorants. Guys. We need to talk about natural deodorant. It’s a thing. And there’s a lot of kerfuffle about whether or not natural deodorants work. I’m sure you’ve read about how terrible regular deodorants are. How your aunt’s mom’s sister got breast cancer from using deodorant with aluminum. I’m not here to dispute any of the aluminum arguments. I’ve read all the research. Aluminum isn’t awesome for you…
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by Jen Price 3 • 4 • 2016

Living In The Third Largest Slum In The World

A slum is defined as a squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people. If you’ve never visited such a place, then I’m sure the word “slum” conjures up all sorts of images from noise to filth. While there is merit in those thoughts, it would be ashamed to stop there, because you would be missing the greatest asset that gives life to such a place, and that’s the people. I recently returned from my third…
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by Kimberly 3 • 2 • 2016

Easter Ideas Round Up

It doesn’t feel like Spring quite yet around these parts, but it’s coming. I can feel it. It’s coming, and I for one, am ready to brighten things up around here and turn my thoughts toward Easter. Bright colors, fun crafts, beautiful desserts, fresh decor are all on my mind right now. Maybe I’ll start with one of these wonderful ideas from our archives, plus a link to a beautiful free download that’s just too pretty to resist. Everything here is…
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by Kimberly 2 • 29 • 2016

Oscar Night Fashion Favorites

It’s true I pay far more attention to the Oscars red carpet than I do to the actual show. I’m sure it was great, and I’m sure all the films represented are great, (my husband insists The Revenant is the most incredible film he’s seen) but I really just love the gowns and accessories and the handsome gents in their tuxedos and 3 piece suits. I mean, even Sylvester Stallone looks suave in a tux. A navy blue one at…
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by Allison 2 • 25 • 2016

An Inspirational Motivational Quote For Your Week

Motivational quote time! This week’s Quote Of The Week is from one of my personal favorites, Michael Phelps. It kind of goes without saying that if you have a swimmer in the house, Michael Phelps is a huge inspiration. Even if you’re not a swimmer or a swim fan, it’s hard not to be impressed with Michael Phelps. Would you like to know something about Mr. Phelps? In all his years of training, he only missed swim practice TWICE. Once…
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by Allison 2 • 23 • 2016

12 Favorite Shows To Watch As A Family

What are your favorite shows to watch as a family? We have quite a few, actually. In fact, we’ve started instituting Family Movie Night every Sunday night after dinner. I make a big, special dinner (including homemade dinner rolls) topped off with a tasty dessert like chocolate cake, or homemade apple pie with ice cream (that’s what we had last Sunday). The idea is to make family time that’s separate and more special than the hurry-up-crazy we push through the…
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by Allison 2 • 22 • 2016

Easy + Delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Chicken salad sandwiches are for dinner at my house tonight, so I thought I’d share my recipe for you to enjoy. This is one of my favorite quick + easy recipes for dinner, and it’s one my kids always love. The best part is that most of the prep for this chicken salad happens in the crock pot while you’re at work / painting your nails / sleeping / at school / watching TV. It’s amazing. Don’t you love crock…
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by Allison 2 • 18 • 2016

Make It: Relaxing Homemade Lavender Bath Salt Recipe

Lavender bath salt: let’s make some! Guys, we’re all in need of a little relaxing spa time aren’t we? I am. For sure I am. If you ever want a spa buddy, I’m your girl. But it’s not always in the budget to pop off to a spa, so we make do with what we’ve got. Which in my case is to lock my bedroom door, barricading myself in my bathroom for a little “me” time. Let’s be…
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by Allison 2 • 16 • 2016

Grammy Red Carpet Looks 2016 Favorite Looks

The Grammy red carpet looks last night for the 2016 Grammy’s were, well, mostly boring, with a few exceptions. Some of the red carpet looks were a little more bold than the Golden Globes, thank the heavens above, but mostly chill. Should we talk about what we loved? I think so. I know Adele’s sound was hijacked by a rogue mic falling on a piano (at least that’s what everyone is saying on Twitter), but I don’t even care. …
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