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Feel Confident with These Smart Finds

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*** This is sponsored content written by me in partnership with Depend® so I could fill you in on their new products to ensure you feel confident . All opinions are my own. *** Well friends, it’s time to get real here. Raise your hand if you know bladder leakage isn’t just something that can happen […]

The Depression Treatment that Could Be Your Win

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***Thank you to NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their proven depression treatment.*** As someone who has struggled with depression for the entirety of her adult life, I know that it’s hard. It’s hard to find a depression treatment that actually works without offering overwhelming, unmanageable side effects. It’s hard […]

Thank You Gift Basket for Police Officers

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I love the police department in my town! Not only do they send an officer to be a presence at our elementary school during drop off and pick up times, they also do things like volunteer to read to the students at our annual pajama story time event. In addition to caring for our kids, the police […]

7 Genius Cold and Cough Season Survival Hacks

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***Thanks to ACME Markets for sponsoring this post so I could scoop you on cold and cough season survival hacks that win!*** Raise your hand if you love having sick kiddos! What’s that? No one does? Go figure 😉 We’ve had some pretty brutal rounds of sick seasons in our house, so this year I’m […]

I Love My Mess

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Friends, I’m a messy bit. While last week I managed to sort my junk drawer (Score! Happy dance! Hear the angels sing!), I beg you not tip-toe into my closet. You might (very likely, truth told) be buried by the spoils of my latest Matilda Jane bargain-hunted scores coupled with my firm incapacity to clear […]

Real-Life Insomnia Cures for Busy Moms

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***Thank you to Tomorrow Sleep for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these real-life insomnia cures for busy moms!*** Friends, for the near entrity of my adult life, I have enjoyed a gracious share of insomnia. The really ugly ilk of insomnia to be exact, the kind that keeps you up […]

Honey Apple Cranberry Tart

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I’m a firm believer that we should all be armed with a few solid, go-to recipes. Recipes you can whip up with your eyes closed that seem far more complex than they actually are. Good quality ingredients don’t need much fuss to morph into a drool-worthy dish, and that’s good news for us moms who […]

Breast Cancer Cure: Bake It Happen!

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Ever wish you could do something tangible to help tackle cancer? Having a mother who died from this disease five years ago, I know personally what a nasty beast it is, and want to do anything I can to help fight the good fight against it. When I discover an effort that works hard to […]