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5 Essential Reasons Parents Need to Get Life Insurance

September 17, 2020 By Meredith 2 Comments

Are you a parent? You need to get life insurance! These 5 reasons why will surprise you!

…e security amidst the storm. For parents, it’s absolutely essential to get term life insurance quotes and purchase life insurance. 5 essential reasons parents need to get life insurance It’s more likely the family home can be kept if a loss of income is incurred. Your children’s future college goals can still be pursued. Burial and funeral costs can be expensive; life insurance can cover these expenses. The burden of switching to a single-earner i…

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CBD Can Help Your Dog? 9 Reasons to Give It a Try!

September 22, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

Curious if CBD can help your dog? Me too! Check out these 9 reasons why it can work so well--I was shocked!

…O. CBD Can Help Your Dog? 7 Reasons to Give it a Try! As gleaned from my research and experience, there are seven primary ways CDB can help your dog: Anxiety. This is the primary reason I wanted to try CBD with my dogs! They both suffer from generalized anxiety, and my girl dog also has a hefty dose of separation anxiety resulting from her abusive history. Discomfort. CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties can significantly reduce discomfort your pooc…

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Our Missing Hearts Book Club Discussion

November 4, 2022 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 Our Missing Hearts 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!

…ur Missing Hearts book club discussion. Also, I am absolutely stealing her term “auto-buy” (read on 😉 )! Our Missing Hearts Book Club Discussion Celeste Ng has officially become an auto-buy for me! Her first book, Everything I Never Told You, simply blew me away. Her second novel, Little Fires Everywhere, blew everyone away and lead to a television series featuring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon. Ms. Ng has such a skilled and smooth way of…

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

December 7, 2021 By Lindsay H 1 Comment

caring for a leopard gecko

…et care.  My son is now the proud parent of a gecko and to save you time researching, I am here to explain everything you need to know about caring for a leopard gecko.  Their feeding is affordable and low-maintenance Leopard geckos primarily eat live crickets and mealworms. It is very easy to find these at any major pet store, and they are cheap (about $3 for a dozen crickets, or 50 mealworms). You should sprinkle calcium powder on the insects be…

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9 Genius Gifts to Boost Mom’s Mental Health

November 19, 2022 By Meredith 10 Comments

This Christmas, mom's mental health gets top billing! Check out these genius gift ideas to keep her well-being well intact!

…challenging of my 43 years thus far (THIS and also still dealing with long-term THIS a year later), so the name of my survival game is anything that helps keep me sane and protects my well-being. And I know so many of you are in similar shoes. With that in mind, I decided to make this year’s gift guide all about items that will help boost mom’s mental health. So read on for the cool finds and don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end 😉 9 Geniu…

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Just My Type Book Club Discussion

March 10, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

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!

…nalist for a website called Always Take Fountain, being dumped by her long-term boyfriend. This is especially painful as she had assumed she’d be getting a proposal that night. On top of it, the next day, her ex-boyfriend from high school shows up at the same website she works for. He’s a big-time journalist and he’s moved to LA. Just My Type Book Club Discussion Questions What did you think about Lana’s reaction to Seth’s arrival?  Lana barely ha…

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Smart Home Design – Creating a Family Home that Grows with Your Kids

June 24, 2025 By Meredith Leave a Comment

…mart, stylish, and flexible home that evolves with your family. Think Long-Term from the Ground Up The right flooring sets the tone for your home and needs to handle everything from toddler spills to muddy football boots. Durable, timeless flooring is an investment that pays off in both function and style. Natural stone tiles are a smart choice, offering both longevity and a classic look that doesn’t date. Options from Quorn Stone combine resilien…

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Family-Friendly Glamping with Thousand Trails

October 1, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

Ever try family-friendly glamping? It's a total win! For so many reasons...I would never have even thought of #3 and #5 until we gave it a go ourselves...and fell in love with this economical travel way to explore the outdoors!

…. There are no sale presentations, no expensive up-front fees, and no long-term commitments. And grab this current savings: buy an annual pass before October 12, 2018 and save 20% off the fee!! That is huge savings, friends! Why was this Family-Friendly Glamping such a win for us? Glamping in itself is EASY. Compared to tent camping, there is far less to pack up, set up, and clean up. For those of us chasing after kiddos in the midst, this is such…

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A Natural Home with a Purpose

May 31, 2019 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking to build your natural home? Curious about essential oils? This is hands-down the most affordable solution we've found! Bonus? I'm giving away a ton of the high-quality goodies for free--pop over to post and check it out!

…day-to-day. I enjoyed the results of some basic oils, but further and long-term use was offset by lack of knowledge about what I was doing and the steep price tag. So, fast-forwarding to now when Simply Earth asked me to check out their give-back, affordable products, and cool monthly recipe box service, I was so intrigued! How is Simply Earth different than other oil companies? Born out of a belief in the power of oils and frustration over the hi…

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5 Essential Reasons Parents Need to Get Life Insurance

September 20, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Are you a parent? You need to get life insurance--you can even get life insurance with no medical exam!! These 5 reasons why will surprise you!

…e security amidst the storm. For parents, it’s absolutely essential to get term life insurance quotes and purchase life insurance. You can even keep it super convenient and get life insurance the easy way–life insurance with no medical exam is available! 5 essential reasons parents need to get life insurance It’s more likely the family home can be kept if a loss of income is incurred. Your children’s future college goals can still be pursued. Buri…

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money

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