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step into spring with Aventura for 60% off + a blogger collaboration!

April 5, 2017 By Shannon

First things first, can I get an Amen for warmer temperatures and more sunshine? Yes, oh YES the time has come! Not only have my kids been begging for…

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jump into spring with step2 + a great giveaway to help get you started!

April 3, 2017 By Shannon

Spring is here and Summer will be right around the corner. I CAN NOT WAIT!! Just this weekend my husband and I gutted out our garage and started our…

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In frugal living/ get crafty/ let's go outside/ travel

adding some fun into your spring break staycation

March 30, 2017 By Carinn

It is the season of Spring Break and while some of you have fabulous plans to visit places near and far, others of us are looking for ways to…

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In baby gear/ big kid gear/ get healthy/ giveaway/ health/ let's go outside/ safety

be the prepared mom :: owie! first aid kit :: giveaway

March 20, 2017 By Emily

In the mind of Emily the child, my mom knew all things and was the keeper of all things. I had no worries, because my mom was the responsible…

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an easier way to bottle feed on-the-go :: FuelBaby :: giveaway

March 13, 2017 By Emily

As I soon discovered after our sweet baby boy joined our family, taking an infant out in public creates difficult situations and hassles that were simply not experienced prior…

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In get fit/ get healthy/ let's go outside/ travel

why I like walks + RevoMax review

February 13, 2017 By Emily

I am a big proponent of taking walks, and I am blessed to live in a beautiful part of the country that allows for walks year round. It provides…

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In fashion/ let's go outside/ valentine's day

qalo :: a new kind of jewelry this valentine’s day

February 7, 2017 By stacey

Nearly 16 years later and I still adore my engagement ring and wedding ring as much as the day(s) they were slipped on my finger. I don’t really like…

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In big kids/ coupons & deals/ frugal living/ let's go outside/ money saving tips/ travel

every kid in a park with the national park service

January 5, 2017 By Carinn

It is no secret that my family loves to visit our nearest National Parks and Lakeshore. I shared last year about the National Park Service (NPS) centennial and am…

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zipping around in the 2017 Mazda CX-3 #DriveMazda

December 22, 2016 By Jaime

There is nothing better then having an SUV for the winter. While I didn’t have this for the week in the winter, I do think the 2017 Mazda CX-3…

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lovin’ the smooth ride and lots of space with the 2017 Toyota Avalon #DriveToyota

December 21, 2016 By Jaime

We love sharing all these different cars with you.  I know they sort of seem the same but really they are all different. This next car I got to…

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In gardening/ let's go outside

control weeds with these natural methods

December 13, 2016 By Jaime

Do you love gardening? It seems that more and more people are planting gardens, especially vegetable gardens. Gardening is a healthy outdoor activity that rewards us with cleaner air,…

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In adults/ big kids/ let's go outside/ toys & games/ travel

make her a mermaid with fin fun #aSIMPLEchristmas

December 9, 2016 By Jaime

My daughter has been watching videos about these mermaid fins. She is dying to have one. So, why not let her pretend and use her imagination and be a…

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