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7 Best STEM Toys for 2020

November 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

I love helping my boys learn and play at the same time. With the arrival of fall and the promise of winter, they are moving more and more of their activities inside. These 7 STEM toys for 2020 are perfect for the little in your life who loves to build, create, and be intellectually … [Read more...] about 7 Best STEM Toys for 2020

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13 Unique Gifts for Your Teenage Girl

October 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Teenage girls are at the age where they have begun to develop a unique style. They are past the little girl phase, and have begun molding toward womanhood. Whether into crafts, fashion, tech, or sports these unique gifts are sure to please the teenage girl in your life. Here are 13 fun and … [Read more...] about 13 Unique Gifts for Your Teenage Girl

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How to Be an Organized Mom and Wife: Take Back your Time: A Book Review

October 4, 2020

Have you ever felt like you were juggling a million balls and at any moment one of them would come crashing down...only to allow all the others to follow suit?  I don't think there is a woman alive who can't say that at some point they have felt stretched to the point of craziness! I … [Read more...] about How to Be an Organized Mom and Wife: Take Back your Time: A Book Review

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6 Hummingbird Attracting Plants for Your Garden

July 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

As we beautify our spaces, it is often a wonderful surprise to see small creatures drawn to the special treasures we have planted. Today we will look at 6 stunning plants that will attract hummingbirds to your garden space. During early summer mornings, I often have a hummingbird grace my front … [Read more...] about 6 Hummingbird Attracting Plants for Your Garden

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Making a Simple Summer Bouquet from the Garden

July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

I have a large patch of lavender and mint outside my picture window. This patch is great from May through the first frost. These two make for a beautiful bouquet that smells great. Easy to grow, these two herbs have bright complementing colors. You can also find lavender and mint in pots that … [Read more...] about Making a Simple Summer Bouquet from the Garden

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Bible and Breakfast: A Book Review

December 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

As a full time teacher, I have never been able to fully embrace breakfast on a workday.  I love spending time on Saturday mornings making a leisurely breakfast, but having something healthy or creative during the week is one thing I struggle to find.  Maybe you are in this boat, or you, … [Read more...] about Bible and Breakfast: A Book Review

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