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100 Holiday Activities

100 Holiday Activities #DWPHolidays #holidaycheer

The holidays are just around the corner, and with so many different things to do this holiday season, the choices can be a bit overwhelming! This is why I put together a list of 100 holiday activities to help make the choosing easier! How many activities can you do this season?

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Superior Source Vitamins Review & Giveaway

Superior Source Vitamins #Review & #Giveaway

I recently received a Vacation Travel Family Pack from Superior Source Vitamins to review.

Between back-to-school and cold and flu season being right around the corner, I try to be proactive with my family and keep vitamins and supplements on hand.

I try not to use over-the-counter medicines unless absolutely necessary and with the consultation of my pediatrician and family doctor, know which…

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Christmas Rose Cookies #HousefulOfCookies

I have to admit that these Christmas Rose Cookies might be my favorite holiday creation of all time. They’re so versatile and scrumptious. And they got me to go and purchase actually baking utensils. That’s big for this, Diva!

The first time I attempted to make these they kicked my butt. My kitchen was a complete mess and there was dough EVERYWHERE! The kids and I did enjoy eating the filling…

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The Gratitude Challenge

Making time to reflect and be grateful for all the wonderful things you have can be challenging. Especially when you’re busy is when you need this time! Whether you are preparing for a more grateful Thanksgiving, or you just want to take a moment to think about all the things you have to be grateful for, a challenge can help you do just that. This is why I put together a 30-day gratitude…

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How to Make Elderberry Syrup

During a recent Periscope broadcast, I shared some of my tips for keeping myself and my family healthy. Elderberry syrup is at the top of that list. An amazing older neighbor taught me how to make elderberry syrup when I was a young, single mother and it has been a staple in my household ever since.

What I Use to Make Elderberry Syrup

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The recipe that I…

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5 Tips to Help you Stay Calm and Carry on When You're Overwhelmed

Stress has a funny way of taking us by surprise and wrecking our calm demeanor. One minute we feel like we have everything under control, and the next minute we are panicking trying to find a matching sock before the kids run out the door for school. Here are 5 tips to help you stay calm and carry on when you’re overwhelmed:

Tip 1: Remove yourself from the situation even for a moment

If you are…

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Simple Fall Snack Mix

Simple Fall Snack Mix #candycorn

Candy corn and pumpkin spice. Two flavors of the fall season that you either love or … don’t. I know that’s putting it mildly. I was in the latter category UNTIL… we tried this simple fall snack mix. My daughter loves candy corn and white chocolate. And somehow both ended up in our grocery basket recently. One guess! We decided to compromise with this snack mix so everyone else in our house could…

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5 Great #Quotes from #Aladdin

Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Did you hear? Aladdinreleases in theaters everywhere on May 24, 2019! Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, the film is written by John August…

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Reflections on Parenting My Teenager #ThenAndNowKids #CPTC @parentandteen (sponsored)

This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions (and memories!) are my own.

THEN

I could spend hours watching this tiny creation that was an extension of me. You have the most infectious laugh and grin that lights up your entire face. From the moment I held you in my arms for the first time we’ve had a bond like no other. Whether it is an impromptu trips to…

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Who broke the Internet? #RalphBreaksTheInternet

Recently a Ralph Breaks the Internet trailer came on and I watched my oldest son get so excited and enthused about it’s premier next month. It reminded me that even though we’re thisclose to his high school graduation that there’s still quite a bit of my “baby boy” in him.

He quickly explained to his younger brother and sister that this movie was NOT for them, but for him. He had been waiting on…

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3 Retirement Planning Financial Questions for Women Entrepreneurs

Women are becoming entrepreneurs at an unprecedented rate. The number of women-owned firms in the United States has grown by 114 percent over the past two decades, 2.5 times the national average, American Express OPEN research shows. Women are turning to entrepreneurship for a number of reasons, including better life-work balance, greater independence and higher income. But while women are seeing…

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6 Places to Eat When Visiting Milwaukee #VisitMKE (hosted)

6 Places to Eat When Visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I can honestly say that I ate my way through Milwaukee during my recent girlfriends getaway. And I have no regrets at all. I recently took some time to look through my Instagram highlights from that weekendand it’s 75% or more food. Again – no regrets at all. One of the great things about a girlfriends’ getaway is that there are no rules when it comes to food and wine. And I must say that…

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

I’ll be honest – this Instant Pot Beef Stew may become our go-to fall and winter favorite. It’s so simple to make and everyone in our household loves. It also brings back fond memories of my childhood. This was one of my favorite dishes my mom would make.

I won’t let on as to how long I had my Instant Pot (affiliate link)before I actually took it out the box. Or how many more month’s to actually…

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Book Review: Held Together by Jenny Q

Held Together by Jenny Qgrabbed my attention from the start. I know not everyone is a fan of this style of writing – multiple short length chapters that are told from the perspective of numerous characters. I love them. When reading I get REALLY involved in the story line and being able to get in the lives and minds of others helps to really understand the actions and emotions behind them.…

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When reality wakes you up

When reality wakes you up: 7 Changes to Make for Your Health

The morning of September 18, 2017 started out as a normal crazy Monday in my household. Someone overslept. Someone couldn’t find their book bag. And I just wanted everyone out so I could BREATHE and start my self-care and coffee time.

In the midst of the chaos, one of my girlfriends called and I immediately knew something was wrong. She was close to hysterics. I was able to make out that our…

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10 Ways to Be Present in Your Child's Day

As a busy mom, your time gets spread thin across a number of tasks throughout the day. Between the housework, cooking, taking care of your family, and all those errands each day, it’s a wonder you make it through the entire day sometimes! Sometimes when your days start to fill up, we don’t get as much time with our children as we’d like to.

When I first transitioned to being a full-time…

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12 Creatives Who Overcame Obstacles

Many people face a “fear of failure” where they don’t pursue their passions and dreams for fear of the unknown, or even worse, failing. However, this negative view of failingcan greatly hinder your ability to grow in whatever the venture may be. Instead of looking at failure from a negative viewpoint, I urge you to look at it from a different perspective. Failure has many benefits. It affords us…

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