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

December 7, 2021 By Lindsay H 7 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

3 Big Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting Beyond Weight Loss

June 2, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Did you know there are benefits to intermittent fasting beyond weight loss? Check out these top 3 benefits that will boost your overall health and well-being!

Intermittent fasting is a way of eating that focuses on when you eat, not what you eat. You spend certain hours or days without food, then eat within a set window. Many people try it to lose weight, but that’s not the only reason it’s getting attention. Researchers have found that fasting may affect your […]

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How to Help Your Family Adjust After an Overseas Move

May 25, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Moving your family overseas? Grab these 3 must-do tips to help everyone adjust as smoothly as possible!

Moving abroad is a major change. When you are moving with your family, it can be even bigger. This is due to the kids struggling to adjust to their new surroundings and the unfamiliarity of life that they don’t believe is their own. However, you might expect things to become easier once your new family […]

Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, Organization

What Hat to Wear? A Simple Guide!

April 29, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Hats can make the outfit! But how do you know which one to wear? We've got you covered with this simple guide!

Hats protect you from the sun, cold, rain, and wind. They also help finish your outfit.Picking the right hat is not difficult, but you do need to think about the weather, whereyou are going, and what you are wearing. If you pick the wrong one, you might end upfeeling too hot, too cold, or just […]

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Bushcraft Camping: How To Master The Art Of Wilderness Living

April 21, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Bushcraft camping is an outdoor activity that focuses on utilizing natural resources and minimal gear to create shelter, food, and water in the wilderness. You don’t bring fancy gear or stay at a campsite, you use what’s around you to survive. You build your own shelter, start a fire without matches, find water, and make […]

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The Dollhouse Academy Book Club Discussion

February 14, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

We're so excited to have you join our The Dollhouse Academy 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 our February The Dollhouse Academy book club discussion! This one is buzzy, friends! Welcome to another crazy winter! Meredith and I have been hunkered down reading some pretty fantastic, engrossing books to avoid any Seasonal Affective Disorder (aptly abbreviated SAD) and emails saying school is canceled! Hope your winter […]

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea Book Club Discussion

January 10, 2025 By Meredith 2 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Somewhere Beyond the Sea 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!

Happy 2025! Carrie and I are ready to hit the ground running with an awesome new year of books and can’t wait to share our picks with you as we go. Every month, we will give away a copy of our next month’s pick to one of you! Details below on how to enter (super-easy–you […]

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Here One Moment Book Club Discussion

November 8, 2024 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Here One Moment 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 Here One Moment book club discussion! I need to start by being honest. When I read the premise of the latest Liane Moriarty novel, Here One Moment, I kind of cringed. I love Liane Moriarty, don’t get me wrong! I just felt like I had read this book before […]

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Create Fun Halloween Decor with a Decoupage Pumpkin Craft!

October 21, 2024 By Meredith Leave a Comment

decoupage halloween pumpkin craft

As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, it’s that enchanting time of year—Halloween! With all the excitement around costumes and decorations, why not add a personal touch to your home this season? Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful craft project that’s perfect for you and your little ones: creating a decoupage pumpkin […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Uncategorized Tagged With: crafting, halloween

Slow Dance Book Club Discussion

September 13, 2024 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Slow Dance 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!

Rainbow Rowell is back! She has been one of my favorite authors since I first wrote about my “Summer of Rainbow Rowell” ten years ago when I read all four of her novels she had published. Since then she has written short stories, YA books centered on Simon and Baz (fanfic characters introduced in Fangirl) […]

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What Have You Done? Book Club Discussion

August 2, 2024 By Meredith 2 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our What Have You Done? 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!

Thanks to Carrie for bringing August’s What Have You Done? book club discussion and scooping our online book club on this juicy summer thriller! We’re so glad you’re here! For this month’s book club, we decided we were due a thriller, and a thriller we got! It was a perfect read for mid-summer and I […]

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