Which Kind of Parent Are You?

Which kind of parent are you?

So where do you fall on the scale between overprotective and lackadaisical parenting? Chances are a lot closer to the middle than my photos- I went to the extreme on both ends as I know how we choose to parent is a very sensitive topic. But one worthy and necessary to discuss, I think. When …

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Get a Stuck Ring Off of Your Finger

Get a stuck ring off of your finger

So last night I sat down to write my masterpiece but I was incredibly distracted by a ring that I couldn’t get off my finger. I had forced it on to begin with and after a few hours in the summer heat, I was too swollen for it to budge. I tried some oil which …

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The Things I Will Do to Put Off Writing

I began tonight with this great intention to write. Kids were in bed, husband was working late….but alas things rarely go as planned. See I had a ring that wouldn’t come off and I became obsessed with getting it off my finger. Then my dog got sprayed by a skunk and since my husband wasn’t …

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Stop Trying to Keep Up with the Joneses- They’re Broke

Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses

Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. They’re broke. I’m serious. Before you go buy that new car or splurge on that outrageous purse, pause. Trust me, I have been there. It started at a young age when my friend’s mom shopped for her at Macy’s and bought her Esprit and Guess brand clothes. …

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Wine Bottle Tiki Torch

wine bottle tiki torch

This wine bottle tiki torch certainly wasn’t my invention. I’ve seen friends post them to Instagram or Pinterest and finally decided to try it for myself. This project is incredible simple and a great, low-cost alternative to traditional tiki torches. You can use any wine bottle, but I like the idea of using one from …

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