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How to Make Friendly Halloween Spider Tea Lights

These adorable Halloween spider tea lights are perfect for a not-too-spooky Halloween party or simply fun decorations to make with your kids! How to Make Friendly Halloween Spider Tea Lights What do you do when your toddler decides to take an early nap, all of a sudden giving you a few hours of View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Fall/ Autumn, Featured, IG Links, Life Style

The Printable Mother’s Day Cards She Will Love

The Printable Mother’s Day Cards She Will Love The happiest day of the year for mothers is right around the corner. How do you celebrate someone who goes above and beyond the unwritten responsibilities of motherhood? How do you make her feel loved and appreciated?  Yeah, I don’t know either. View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Gift Guides, IG Links, Life Style, Motherhood, Printables, Spring

a hygge decorated bedroom

How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind

  How to Decorate with Hygge and Safety in Mind This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. As I write this post, I am snuggled up under a blanket, with our dogs nestled by my feet and big comfy pillows View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Reviews

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8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom

8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom I am excited to work with The Modern Dane on this sponsored post. I received product and compensation in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine. This post was originally published in February 2020, and updated in June View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Reviews

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Top 7 Hidden Dangers in Your Home Decor

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Top 7 Hidden Dangers in Your Home Decor Making your house a home is every parent’s dream. All we wish is to create a safe environment for our family to grow, View Post

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Gifts for Dog Lovers They Will Love to Receive

  Not another mug or bumper sticker for your dog-loving friends! These gifts for dog lovers are sure to be a success. Gifts for Dog Lovers They Will Love to Receive This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.  Do you know how to pick a dog lover out of a crowd? Invite them over to your house View Post

Filed Under: Gift Guides, IG Links, Life Style, Pets, Reviews

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How to Enjoy the Holidays While Healing Your Gut

As we head into the holidays, learn how to confidently enjoy the food and the company while healing your gut.   Sponsored by and developed in part with support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals. How to Enjoy the Holidays While Healing Your Gut It’s that time of year when we gather around tables View Post

Filed Under: Health, IG Links, Life Style, Printables, Reviews, Winter

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The Best Mom Planner for When Life Gets Hectic

Moms need the right tools to juggle the activities in a hectic household. Learn which mom planner is the best and get tips on how to manage appointments. The Best Mom Planner for When Life Gets Hectic I received product from Purple Trail in return for my honest feedback. Every opinion stated is View Post

Filed Under: IG Links, Life Style, Motherhood, Printables, Reviews

The Best Printable Halloween Signs for Safer Trick-or-Treating

You bought the candy and the costumes, all that's left now is finding the right Halloween signs to keep everyone a bit safer! The Best Printable Halloween Signs for Safer Trick-or-Treating I dug deep in our playroom closet. The bin filled with prior years’ costumes is filled to the brim. View Post

Filed Under: Fall/ Autumn, IG Links, Life Style, Printables

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The Most Awesome Nintendo Switch Gifts for Gamers

Awesome Nintendo Switch Gifts for Gamers The Nintendo Switch, first released in 2015, has quickly become one of the most popular consoles of all time. With its incredible versatility, doubling as both a home console and portable console, many fans have taken to the Switch’s incredible gaming View Post

Filed Under: Gift Guides, Life Style, Teen (13-18 years), Tween (10-12 years)

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5 Things for Women to do When They Experience Hair Loss

  I am excited to share my experience with New Nordic’s Hair Volume supplement. I received product and compensation in return for my 100% honest review. 5 Things for Women to do When They Experience Hair Loss The shower is supposed to be a refreshing and revitalizing start to your day, View Post

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas Boys Will Love

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Boys Will Love Holy heck, whoever invented this whole concept of having to move the Elf on the Shelf every single day obviously didn't have to go through the year 2020. For real, sometimes enough is enough. But if you have a soft spot in your heart for the boys in your life, View Post

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Elf on the Shelf Shortcuts for Tired Moms

Fret not my fellow Elf’ing mom, I have come to take the pressure off you with a few very simple Elf shortcuts for tired moms... like me and you! Elf on the Shelf Shortcuts for Tired Moms "Mama! MAMA! Something is REALLY wrong! Wake up!" Those words and the concern in his voice jarred me out of my View Post

Filed Under: Featured, Life Style, Popular, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Danish, family, Motherhood, Parenting Shortcut, work life balance

Danish christmas tradition

Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way

Growing up in Denmark, I loved everything about the magic of Christmas - especially our own version of the Elf on the Shelf - the Danish way! Elf on the Shelf the Danish Way! Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Denmark I have embraced all the magic surrounding Christmas, Santa, and all View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, IG Links, Life Style, Our Life, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, cute, family, Happiness, live in the now

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