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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 […]

15 Joy-filled Gifts to Bring Christmas Smiles to Your Family

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I received the following items for review so I could share this gift guide of ideas that will bring Christmas smiles to your family. All opinions are 100% my own. After this tricky year, we need Christmas smiles more than ever! This gift guide is all about items designed to bring joy to your family […]

The 5 Must-Do Hacks to Ace Target Black Friday

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Thank you to Slickdeals for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on my favorite hacks to ace Target Black Friday shopping! All opinions are my own–as is my obsessive love for Black Friday 🙂 Black Friday season is upon us! And I say season because, really, that’s what it’s become. I started […]

3 Super-Smart Tips for Teaching Kids to Manage Money

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Teaching kids to manage their money is important! Learning to create a budget, keep track of expenses, and save for emergencies are skills that are essential to life as an adult and it’s never too early to start good money habits with our children. I thought I was doing a good job with my kiddos […]

10 Items to First-Stop Shop at Consignment Sales

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Thank you to JBF Reading for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these items worth the first-stop shop at consignment sales. All opinions are 100% my own! You all know that JBF Reading is my favorite consignment sale ever. I’ve shared before about the best consignment sale finds you’ll score here, […]

10 Ways to Refresh Your Bedroom and Closet for Under $50

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Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these smart, budget-friendly ways to refresh your bedroom and closet! Anyone else feeling like their bedroom and closet could use a bit of sprucing up? With two kids, two dogs, and you know, life, wreaking havoc on our space, it […]

Zulily Thrill Fest is ON!

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Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the sweet deals and steals you’ll find during zulily’s Thrill Fest! I love, love, love finding bargains wherever I can, and you know I’m all about online shopping, so zulily is the perfect fit–no more so than NOW! Zulily’s Thrill […]

3 Easy, Cheap Ideas for DIY Living Room Style with zulily!

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Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I can scoop you on how to you easy, cheap DIY living room style with zulily! Hey-oh! Any friends out there in my boat of crushing on a significant home decor rehaul? If you’ve been in this parenting game for any stretch of time, chances are […]

4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades for a Fun Backyard

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One of the things that sold us on our home was the large, fenced-in backyard. I envisioned my kids running around and playing outside, but the reality is, they rarely used the yard. I was so surprised! At first, I thought it might be because we don’t have a swing set for them. But, sincemy […]

Natural DIY Bath Bombs

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Lately, my son has decided that bath time is no longer acceptable.  At the simple mention of bath, he suddenly hides and begins a dramatic agony that only Broadway can recreate.  Well, this mama had enough and decided that if coaxing wasn’t working, making it fun will!  It’s no secret that millions of children and […]