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Top 5 Things to do Before You Move

The time has come for you to move and after all of your research and effort finding a new home, your mind is likely jumbled.  Need some help remembering what steps you need to take next?  Read on for a list of the top five things to do before you move.  Top 5 Things to do Before You Move Research Movers Not all movers are created equal!  If you have expensive furniture, you want to be sure that your moving company will treat your furniture like their own.  Find a reliable mover that has a first-rate history and reviews.  If ...

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10 Quirky Valentine's Day Gifts to Make Your Sweetie Swoon

***Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share these fun ideas for quirky Valentine's Day gifts for your sweetheart!***Valentine's Day is right around the corner, friends! It's one of my favorite holidays because it's a dose of happy right in the midst of winter bleakness. A chance to let the ones we love know how special they are and bring a smile to their day (also, an excuse to eat chocolate... ;) ). And what's even better than a smile? A laugh! No better way to bring the chuckles on than with these nifty, rather unique ...

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One Day In December Book Club Discussion Questions

Thank you, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing this month's One Day in December Book Club discussion!HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! We made it! ... looks like we maaaade iiiiiiit ...! (Barry Manilow is an American treasure and not recognized enough for his gifts to humanity. Prove me wrong.) Yes, that is 100% how I'm starting this post.​​​​​​​My love/hate relationship with December continued down it's long windy road again this year. No surprise. Hope yours was only love! Of course, having a sweet book to curl up with (albeit at 2am, the only time I was actually able to sit down in ...

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New Year’s Eve Hats to Make with the Kids

Looking for an easy, fun New Year’s Eve craft to do with the kids this year? Look no further! Kids of all ages will have fun putting together their very own New Year’s Eve hats to wear as they ring in the new year! There are so many things to love about this craft. I love that it doubles as a craft and a party accessory. I also love this craft because it works for kids of all ages. Little kids can color their hats and use a glue stick to attach decorations. Older kids can trace and cut out the template, get a little more ...

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How to Get Your Husband to Wear Matching Family Christmas Jammies in 10 Easy Steps

My husband has this silly schtick of being a voice of reason about...everything. Normally, I try not to fault him for this too much. It can be fantastic in matters of budgeting or packing the car for family vacation, and we all have our fallacies. Yet this rationality does become inconvenient when important things need to be doing...like repotting a ginormous 20-year-old plant for the 16,000th time. Or when it's time to whip out the matching family Christmas jammies. I don't want to say that it's right or wrong to aspire to the idyllic matching family Christmas jammies photo that EVERYONE ...

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Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our One Day in December book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

One Day In December Book Club Discussion Questions

Thank you, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing this month’s One Day in December Book Club discussion! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! We made it! … looks like we maaaade iiiiiiit …! (Barry Manilow is an American treasure and not recognized enough for his gifts to humanity. Prove me wrong.) Yes, that is 100% how I’m starting […]

Choosing a lawyer can feel overwhelming, but fear not! These 5 clear, smart tips will help you quickly make a decision that is right for your family's needs!

5 Things to Know About Choosing a Lawyer

The latest statistics show there are over 1.3 million lawyers practicing in the U.S. today. In one given city and one given specialty, such as a medical malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh, there are likely to be dozens to choose from, which can make it somewhat overwhelming trying to decide the right one to handle your […]

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