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Caring for a Leopard Gecko – All you Need to Know!

December 7, 2021 By Lindsay Houser 3 Comments

caring for a leopard gecko

The time has come, friends.  My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone.  Not just any pet though, a gecko.  I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores.  My […]

Filed Under: Pets, Uncategorized Tagged With: gecko, pets

How to Create a Nursery that Grows with Your Baby 

May 18, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Planning ahead for when your baby grows? Grab these 5 smart steps to create a nursery that grows with your child!

As a new parent, creating a nursery for your baby can be both an enjoyable and daunting task. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially as you prepare for all of the new changes! One thing to keep in mind is that your baby will grow. This means, that the nursery should adapt and change to […]

Filed Under: Babies, DIY, Homemaking

Hosting a Dinner Party? Follow These Tips for an Unforgettable Event

May 16, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Hosting a Dinner Party? Follow These 8 Tips for an Unforgettable Event!

Hosting a dinner party may sound rather stressful, but it can actually be a rather enjoyable experience. Whether you’re throwing a grand event or a simple small gathering, impressing your guests certainly feels amazing. The key to success is to make sure that you plan ahead. By ensuring that you cover all the right areas, […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

The Only Game in Town Book Club Discussion

May 5, 2023 By Meredith 2 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Only Game in Town Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month’s The Only Game in Town book club discussion! Carrie, your passion for scavenger hunts rocks! 🙂 And as always, we love reading Lacie Waldon’s releases! I’m a sucker for a good scavenger hunt. I know that’s random, but if you have read this month’s book pick you’ll […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Reading

6 Must-Dos for Strong Plants

April 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Bring on the healthy garden! Grab these 6 smart tips for strong plants that thrive!

Proper garden care is something that every gardener should strive for. It will increase the longevity and quality of all of your plants, vegetables, and fruits. Depending on what you plant, you need to think about how much sun your plants need, if you need to provide cold weather plant protection, and how much water […]

Filed Under: Gardening

8 Ways to Avoid Mosquitoes This Summer

April 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Tired of getting bitten? Check these 8 smart ways to avoid mosquitos this summer!

As summer quickly approaches, temperatures start to rise, and day-to-day life starts to shift outdoors. Picnics, barbecues, days out by the lake. Everyone wants to enjoy the beautiful weather and summertime activities (including the mosquitoes). There are very few things that can put a serious damper on a glorious summer’s day. But if there’s anything […]

Filed Under: Health, Summer

Hello Beautiful Book Club Discussion

April 7, 2023 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Only Game in Town Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

2023 has been wanting of truly wonderful reads for me thus far, but wow…Hello Beautiful. So well done, Ann Napolitano! Carrie and I loved Dear Edward and were eagerly awaiting Napolitano’s newest release. It was worth the wait. So worth the wait. Read on for the scoop and thanks for joining us for this Hello […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

4 Must-Do Steps to Make Your Staircase Safer

March 30, 2023 By Meredith 2 Comments

Make you staircase safer with these 4 must-do steps, and cross this worry off your list!

With kids running up and down the stairs and elderly grandparents coming and going from your home, can you afford not to make sure your staircase safer? Your family home is a busy place. You have the kids running in and out, you have you and your partner co-existing, then you have guests, friends of […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Six Tips to Help Your Garden Stand Out

March 24, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Want to help your garden stand out? Grab the 6 cool ideas and get ready to have the most gorgeous space around!

Some people just want to have a nice garden. Other people want their gardens to stand out. If you’re a part of the latter you may have planted some wonderful shrubs, and always have outdoor furniture replacement cushions in stock. Whatever it is you usually do you may appreciate a few more tips. These tips […]

Filed Under: Gardening

Just My Type Book Club Discussion

March 10, 2023 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Only Game in Town Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Meredith and I are very excited about the lineup of books we have for this spring and into summer for our little book club! We’ve been lucky enough to find some genuinely great gems and we can’t wait to share them with you all. It’s hard to believe it’s March, but then I feel like […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Easy DIY Peel and Stick Tile Flooring for Under $100

February 9, 2023 By Lindsay Houser Leave a Comment

how to diy peel and stick tile

In case you don’t know me, I am not a good candidate for sitting still. In the spring and summer months, this bodes well for me as there is plenty to do outdoors but when winter hits- I have a tendency to get cabin fever. One day, while bored inside, I decided I hated my […]

Filed Under: DIY

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