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A Quick Way to Make a Shopping List
Years ago, we got an Amazon Alexa. My favorite feature of the Alexa is that I can tell it what to add to my shopping list. Then, Voila! It appears on the shopping list in the Alexa app on my phone. I love this feature because I can be doing whatever and don’t have to…
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Musings – or – Lessons I’ve Learned
Writing is not something that I look forward to doing and yet I see value in it. As I write I can connect myself to my family and to others and it can bring all of us closer together as we share experiences that strengthen and encourage one another. Writing also helps me remember experiences…
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Vacuum Your Tub? Creative Ways to Use Your Vacuum
For this week’s tip of the week, I wanted to follow up on Jana’s tip from last week. She recommended her new favorite vacuum – check it out if you missed it! BUT regardless of what vacuum you have, you can use it for more than vacuuming your floors. I have some creative ways to…
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Break Up the Quiet! Podcast and Audiobook Listening
What do you listen to when you are home alone? When it is me and my husband, we usually play music, but when I am by myself (which if you are an empty nest home exec can be a lot of time!) I usually listen to either podcasts or audiobooks. I am always surprised by…
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My Shark Vacuum is Amazing!!
I should be a spokesperson for Shark Vacuums!! And especially for the Shark Lift Away. I love it! I am, seriously, happy when I use it because it does such an amazing job. The Shark Lift Away sucks up crumbs close to the edge of the wall and is way more powerful than a cordless…
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Increase Positivity in Your Life
I am currently visiting my mom and have had the pleasure of having one of our daughters and her children visiting with us the last few days. Seeing my mom with my grandchildren and being reminded of what a wonderful, nurturing lady she is has helped me feel even grateful for her than I already…
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Remember to Use Those Reusable Grocery Bags!
Many people WANT to use reusable shopping bags, but just aren’t in the habit. How do you remember to use your reusable shopping bags? We know it is an easy way to cut back on single – use items, but if you live in a place where plastic and paper bags are easily available at…
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Tips for Hosting a Party or any Gathering
With the holidays around the corner I thought I would send out some tips on throwing a party or holding any kind of gathering. While you can certainly host a party that has every possible frill, the most important part of any gathering is the people who are there. Don’t let the details overwhelm you. …
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Taming the Gift Giving Monster
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and one of the things that I love to do – but is also a lot of work – is to give meaningful gifts to people – at the holidays and for birthdays. So, while this information can be helpful year round, the holidays are a great time to talk…
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Improve your Holiday by Making Food Ahead of Time
I admit it. Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s wonderful to be grateful and I am grateful for so many, many blessings that I have. Thanksgiving sounds great to so many people. It’s a time to eat yummy food with family and friends. It’s a day off of…
