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Front Porch Refresh: Summer 2021 Style

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Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I can share our summer Front Porch Refresh. All opinions are 100% our own. Anyone else feel like this summer is a bit of a gift? Nothing like a year of shutting down life to boost appreciation for the chance to celebrate the outdoors, family, friends […]

Hour of the Witch Book Club Discussion

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Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month’s Hour of the Witch Book Club discussion! She has an awesome #bibliophile Instragram account, by the way–definitely check it out and follow along with her reads! Chris Bohjalian has received a lot of press this year with his novel The Flight Attendant becoming a hit HBO Max […]

A Guide to Dealing with Your Emotions when Your Child is Starting Daycare

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We often think that our children starting daycare is a big emotional event for them. While this can be true, most children adjust to their new routine and environment quite quickly. In fact, a child starting daycare may have a more severe impact on their parents’ emotional health than on them. You may feel a […]

9 Reasons You’ll Love Country Spirit USA 2021

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Thank you to Country Spirit USA for sponsoring this post so I can fill you on the nine reasons you’ll love Country Spirit USA 2021. All opinions remain 100% my own. It is ON, friends!! Country Spirit USA is again touching down in our neck of the woods this summer. After a year off with […]

Hersheypark Trivia 2021 FTW!

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Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring this post so I can share this fun Hersheypark trivia quiz as we kick off the Summer 2021 season! All opinions are 100% my own. Friends! We now have a slice of returning to “normal life” and there’s no more fitting place to do it than Hersheypark. I have […]

Fun to Table at The Chocolatier Restaurant at Hersheypark!

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Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring this post so I can fill you on their brand-new The Chocolatier restaurant. All opinions are 100% my own. This week I had the fantastic delight of visiting Hersheypark’s premier new The Chocolatier restaurant. What a fun day!! Friends, I can’t describe the joy of seeing people out and […]

How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home

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Buying a home is on many people’s lists for their future. It’s a goal that many people strive for and one that can bring you comfort and stability. However, buying a home is a big decision that involves financial commitment, living in one place for an extended amount of time, and serious planning.  Do you […]

7 Steps to Buying Your First Home

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Buying your first home might be an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming process. From applying for a mortgage to making an offer on a home, the whole process can be confusing. Here are the 7 steps you need to take when buying your first home to make this big step a […]

Top 5 Meaningful Baby Shower Gifts

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Suppose you’ve recently received an invite for a baby shower; you might be a bit stumped on finding the perfect gift that holds meaning. While you could gift a generic or personalized baby hamper packed with baby wipes, nappies, and a few clothing items, there’s no doubt the expectant mom will mostly be receiving generic […]

Outdoor Oasis Preview with Wayfair

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This is a teaser post, friends…we have some BIG changes coming to our outdoor space courtesy of Wayfair. Check out a few of our ideas below for creating a summer outdoor oasis and look forward to the shiny results of our spruce-up very soon! Outdoor Oasis Ideas: Telford 4 Piece Seating Group // More Patio […]