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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Over the last few years primitive and farmhouse styles have replaced many of the traditional styles. The popular thing to do is paint a piece of furniture and sand or scratch it up so it’s “distressed.” For the month of January I decided to participate in an Upcycle Craft Challenge. The assignment was to upcycle anything made of plastic, glass, or metal. I chose to distress my bronze candlesticks to make them primitive style, and I am happy to say that I am extremely pleased with the results.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today marks the first day of summer! Fun in the sun and more quality family time are just a few of the perks! Keeping the Lord at the center of your family during times of recreation and when creating new family traditions is essential. Here are some faith-based activities that can spiritually encourage your family in the Lord.
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Even though the first day of summer isn't until June 21, 2018, the summer season is here! It's hot and sunny with occasional afternoon showers that keep it humid in the deep South and make for uncontrollable frizzy hair! Today, I am co-hosting the Summer Time Fun Link Party. This is a month long party, lasting from June 15th until July 16th!
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