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A Book Review of That Little Voice in Your Head by Andrew David Naselli

Children and the Conscience | That Little Voice in Your Head | A Book Review

February 08, 2019 in Just for Mommies, Reviews and Travel, Teaching Helps

When I discovered the book, That Little Voice in Your Head: Learning about Your Conscience, I was over the moon excited to read it! Why? I have many hopes and dreams for my children, but my end-all as a mother is to lead my children to Christ. The author, Andrew David Naselli, uses appropriate biblical principles to speak truth into the hearts of impressionable children and teach them on an age-appropriate level.

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Tags: Children and the Conscience, That Little Voice in Your Head, Book Review, Parenting, Motherhood, Conscience
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Motherhood Realities for Modern-Day Mamas

Motherhood Realities for Modern-Day Mamas

February 04, 2019 in Encouragement, Just for Mommies

How are you handling life as a mom? Here are seven motherhood realities for modern-day mamas. 1. Love is the heartbeat of motherhood. 2. Mamas have highs and lows… literally! 3. Mamas feel success and failure. 4. Motherhood is beautiful and messy. 5. Mamas need self-control. 6. Mamas have only one main goal. 7. God’s love and forgiveness are new every morning.

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Tags: motherhood, mamas, the modern-day mama, goals for moms, encouragement for moms
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The Best Kitchen Trash Can for Families and Four Ways to Cut Down on Trash Can Odors in Your Home

The Best Kitchen Trash Can for Families and Four Ways to Cut Down on Trash Can Odors in Your Home

January 20, 2019 in Cleaning and Organization, For the Home

Several years ago, I decided it was time to purchase a new kitchen trash can for my family. I looked online at several different options, and after much searching, I found a couple possibilities. My parents even gave me Christmas money to buy a new trash can that year, and for some reason, I never made the purchase. Thinking back, I just wasn’t settled that my options were the best kitchen trash can!

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Tags: Kitchen Trash Can, Trash Can, Best Kitchen Trash Can, Trash Can Odors, Trash Cans for Families
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Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY

Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY

January 14, 2019 in Crafts, For the Home

Over the last few years primitive and farmhouse styles have replaced many of the traditional styles. I recently distressed my bronze candlesticks to make them primitive - farmhouse style as part of a DIY Upcycle Challenge.

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Tags: distressed, primitive, candlesticks, DIY
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Five Favorite Diffuser Blends for Essential Oils

Five Favorite Diffuser Blends for Essential Oils

January 07, 2019 in For the Home, Young Living Essential...

As much as I love diffusing oils, let’s face it, some of them just stink! After experimenting with different oil combinations, here are my five favorite diffuser blends. *I am a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase Young Living products through my links, I will earn a commission from your purchase if you use my member number (#3788056) as the sponsor and enroller ID. 

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Tags: Using Essential Oils, Young Living Essential Oils, Diffuser Blends, Diffuser, Diffusers, Essential Oils, Favorite Diffuser Blends
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Taking Down the Christmas Decorations and a Post-Christmas Tradition

Taking Down the Christmas Decorations and a Post-Christmas Tradition

January 05, 2019 in Just for Mommies, Winter and Christmas

Taking down the Christmas decorations is such a bitter sweet experience. After all, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, so who wants to hurry it along?!! In an effort to make the experience pleasant, I began a new post-Christmas tradition last year.

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Tags: Post-Christmas Tradition, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Traditions for Families, Christmas Traditions, Taking Down Christmas Decorations
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Hotel Review for Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg Virginia

Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg Virginia | A Hotel Review

January 02, 2019 in Reviews and Travel, Bits of Life

This post is sponsored by Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg. All opinions are 100% my own. Please see my disclosure policy.

If I had to describe Homewood Suites by Hilton in Christiansburg, Virginia with one word, I would choose the word spacious!  It was so wonderful to arrive at the hotel at a reasonable hour so we could enjoy our large room and some of the other hotel amenities.

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Tags: Hilton Hotel, Hotel Review, Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg, Christiansburg Virginia
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A Hotel Review of Hilton Garden Inn Bristol Virginia

Hilton Garden Inn Bristol | A Hotel Review by My Family

December 23, 2018 in Just for Mommies, Reviews and Travel

My family recently traveled through the beautiful states of Tennessee and Virginia, and we decided to stop in Bristol at the Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel is nestled in the mountains of Virginia, and the view is just charming. It is conveniently located right off Interstate 81 near several restaurants and shopping options. Five gold stars for those perks!

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Tags: Hotel Review, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol, Bristol Virginia, Family Hotel
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Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary

Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary

November 16, 2018 in Fall and Thanksgiving, Crafts, Just for Mommies, Teaching Helps

I love holiday crafts that are simple, enjoyable, and doable for children. I especially like this Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft because of the different textures of materials used to create it—felt, wooden craft stick, and foam. Children enjoy hands-on activities with different textures as they learn about the world around them. This craft also teaches some of the basic shapes such as triangles, ovals, and circles.

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Tags: turkey on a stick, turkey craft, Thanksgiving craft, preschool craft, elementary craft
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Loaded Banana Bread Recipe

Loaded Banana Bread

November 12, 2018 in Recipes

A freshly baked loaf of bread is always a nice gift to give or receive. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, many of us will have family in our homes, and my loaded banana bread recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday breakfast menu.

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Tags: Favorite Family Recipes Blog Hop, Banana Bread Recipe, Loaded Banana Bread
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Hello Fall Link Party Featured Posts at Kristin’s Peppermints and Cherries

Let's Celebrate Fall | Hello Fall Link Party Features

October 22, 2018 in Fall and Thanksgiving

Thank you to all who participated in the Hello Fall Link Party! During this link party you were invited to share fall/autumn crafts, DIY projects, recipes, activities, and more. As promised, I am featuring my three favorite post links today.

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Tags: Fall Link Party, Fall, Autumn
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A New Mom’s Guide to Choosing the Best Diaper Rash Cream

A New Mom’s Guide to Choosing the Best Diaper Rash Cream

October 18, 2018 in Just for Mommies, Reviews and Travel

Along with baby soap, shampoo, and wipes, diaper rash cream is a necessary personal care product for babies. No matter how diligently a new mom changes her baby’s diapers, it’s almost impossible to avoid diaper rash at some point. When I purchase diaper rash cream for my babies, there are three guidelines I use to help me choose the best cream…

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Tags: Diaper Rash Cream, New Moms, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® Rash Kicking Kit™
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Hello Fall Link Party at www.peppermintsandcherries.com

Let's Celebrate Fall | Hello Fall Link Party | September 17 - October 18

September 17, 2018 in Fall and Thanksgiving

Today, I am co-hosting the Hello Fall Link Party. This is a month long party, lasting from September 17th until October 18th! That gives all you amazing bloggers plenty of time to share your fall/autumn blog posts and link up.

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Tags: Fall, Fall Link Party, Autumn
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Candy Corn Wooden Blocks peppermintsandcherries.com

Candy Corn Wooden Blocks for Fall Home Décor

September 16, 2018 in Crafts, Fall and Thanksgiving, For the Home

Candy corn speaks fall and autumn loud and clear, and what’s better than candy corn for home décor? I love fall decorations that are classy and can be used year after year, and these candy corn wooden blocks will find a place in your home season after season! Use them to complement a fall mantle or as a kitchen table centerpiece.

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Tags: Candy Corn, Candy Corn Wooden Blocks, Fall Home Decor, Fall Craft Tutorial, How to Make
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C Diff, Probiotics, and a Review of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics®

C Diff, Probiotics, and a Review of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics®

September 13, 2018 in Bits of Life, Reviews and Travel

The story I am sharing today is a health nightmare that I personally experienced. It describes how I fought c diff and the value of probiotics along with a lengthy review of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics®. I received free product from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclaimer/disclosure.     

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Tags: C Diff, Probiotics, Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics®
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How to Make Fall Pumpkin Wreaths with Farmhouse Flare

How to Make Fall Pumpkin Wreaths with Farmhouse Flare

September 08, 2018 in Crafts, Fall and Thanksgiving, For the Home

The idea for these fall pumpkin wreaths developed as I was creating them. I originally purchased multiple colors of burlap ribbon and planned for my project to include three wreath forms—red, brown, and orange—with rosettes attached. When I realized I didn’t have any scrap fabric that would match, the rosettes were out. For some reason, I was in a pumpkin, “orangey” mood, and my plans changed!

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Tags: Fall Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial, How to Make a Fall Wreath, Farmhouse Decor, Fall Farmhouse Wreath
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Currently Starting, Buying, Sharing, Reading, and Recording in September 2018

September 05, 2018 in Currently

I missed writing Currently August 2018, so I definitely wanted to make the post for September! I thought about titling this post Currently August and September, but then it wouldn’t be very “current” because August has come and gone! And boy did it zoom by quickly this year! So, here’s what I’m currently starting, buying, sharing, reading, and recording in September.

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Tags: Currently Link Up, Currently Link Party, September 2018, Starting, Buying, Sharing, Reading, Recording
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Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad with Zero Points

Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points

August 13, 2018 in Recipes

One secret key to making great chicken salad is keeping the chicken nice and moist.  Using a slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to ensure the chicken doesn’t dry out. I also use boneless frozen chicken breast tenderloins as it’s just much easier to work with boneless meat!

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Tags: Chicken Salad Recipe, Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe, Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe, Weight Watchers® Freestyle, Zero Points Recipes
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Summer Roundup Best of the Best - Summer Time Fun Link Party Features

Summer Roundup Best of the Best - Summer Time Fun Link Party Features

July 19, 2018 in Summer

Thank you to all who participated in the Summer Time Fun Link Party! During this link party you were invited to share summer crafts, DIY projects, recipes, activities, vacation ideas... basically anything related to summer! 

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Tags: Link Party 2018, Link Party Features, Summer Time Fun Link Party, Summer Roundup Blog Posts
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Currently Celebrating, Visiting, Baking, Wearing, and Loving in July 2018

Currently Celebrating, Visiting, Baking, Wearing, and Loving in July 2018

July 03, 2018 in Currently

Since February of this year, I have written a currently post once a month that features five key words. Sometimes the word promptings are easy to think through, and other times it’s a challenge! For the month of July, I am celebrating, visiting, baking, wearing, and loving.

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Tags: Currently Link Party, Currently Link Up, Celebrating, Visiting, Baking, Wearing, Loving, July 2018
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Kristin is a mommy by day and a blogger at Peppermints and Cherries by night. She has a B.S. and M. Ed. in Elementary Education and has teaching experience in both the traditional classroom and as a distance learning instructor. She currently teaches piano and voice lessons in her home studio. When she’s not teaching or blogging, she’s often trying a new recipe, organizing a closet, or entertaining her two little munchkins.


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Feb 8, 2019
Children and the Conscience | That Little Voice in Your Head | A Book Review
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Motherhood Realities for Modern-Day Mamas
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Jan 20, 2019
The Best Kitchen Trash Can for Families and Four Ways to Cut Down on Trash Can Odors in Your Home
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Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY
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Five Favorite Diffuser Blends for Essential Oils
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Jan 5, 2019
Taking Down the Christmas Decorations and a Post-Christmas Tradition
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Jan 2, 2019
Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg Virginia | A Hotel Review
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Hilton Garden Inn Bristol | A Hotel Review by My Family
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Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary
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Loaded Banana Bread
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Let's Celebrate Fall | Hello Fall Link Party Features
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A New Mom’s Guide to Choosing the Best Diaper Rash Cream
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Let's Celebrate Fall | Hello Fall Link Party | September 17 - October 18
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Candy Corn Wooden Blocks for Fall Home Décor
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C Diff, Probiotics, and a Review of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics®
Sep 13, 2018
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How to Make Fall Pumpkin Wreaths with Farmhouse Flare
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Currently Starting, Buying, Sharing, Reading, and Recording in September 2018
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Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points
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Summer Roundup Best of the Best - Summer Time Fun Link Party Features
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Currently Celebrating, Visiting, Baking, Wearing, and Loving in July 2018
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