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June 25, 2016

Did You Check For Your Amazon Money Yet? It’s Also a Really Good Day For Kindle Deals!

kindle-deals I don’t post too many deal posts around here, but today’s book deals were just too good to pass up especially because you might be the proud owner of some FREE MONEY right now thanks to the company settling a $400 million e-book lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Apple Inc. and five publishing companies for their roles in […]
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Published on June 25, 2016 05:27

June 24, 2016

It’s the 3 Little Things: iPad Summer Shields, Binge-worthy TV, & Pillow Love

wine-on-boat I hope you had another wonderful week! You may recall my high school bestie sharing her experience doing a no spend challenge on the blog awhile back. It was such a treat to have her in town this week to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her new baby with her family.  She’s doing so well […]
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Published on June 24, 2016 04:00

June 23, 2016

6 Ways to Date Your Husband in the Summer

Tips for Dating Your Husband in the Summer From our marriage & parenting contributor, Mary Carver. The other night my husband called me around nine o’clock. In lieu of hello, he said, “Go outside,” as soon as I picked up the phone. He was on the interstate, driving past our exit, and amazed by the brilliant sunset painting the sky. A truck driver who […]
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Published on June 23, 2016 04:00

June 22, 2016

Amy’s Notebook 06.22.16

DIY-Monstera-doormat via Enthralling Gumption Source: Enthralling Gumption   Perfect DIY summer doormat. This is the way to have your coffee in the summer! A fun summer activity – show your state pride with a DIY state project. Similar to a clothing uniform, here’s a lunch uniform example. Thoughts? Make funnel cake at home. The art of packing lightly. Source: […]
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Published on June 22, 2016 04:00

June 21, 2016

DIY Slow Cooker Citronella Candles + Printable Tag

Slow Cooker Citronella candles printable tag One of my favorite things in my arsenal of kitchen tools is my slow cooker, and I’m excited to share with you a new way to use it – to make DIY Slow Cooker Citronella Candles for gifts! By using small paint cans and wrapping the with our cute printable tag, it’s a sweet way […]
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Published on June 21, 2016 04:00

June 20, 2016

Make-Ahead Sleepover Breakfast Buffet

slumber-party-buffet-2 When I was a little girl, one of my favorite sleepovers ever included a beautiful breakfast buffet for us in the morning. The parents got up early to make stacks of waffles and laid out a variety of toppings to make our own waffle creation. It was the stuff that little girl’s dreams are made […]
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Published on June 20, 2016 05:58

Andromeda Romano Lax’s 3 Favorite Books

andromeda-romano-lax Author: Andromeda Romano-Lax. (Author of Behave, Searching for Steinbeck’s Sea of Cortez, & The Detour.  Read more about Andromeda in our interview HERE!) Andromeda Romano Lax’s 3 Favorite Books I have too many favorites so my best way to focus is by theme, and in this case, my theme will be “wives in the shadows” plus “mother blame,” two topics […]
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Published on June 20, 2016 05:40

June 19, 2016

Sundays With Writers: Behave by Andromeda Romano-Lax

behave-promotion-1 Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day to all of those special dads out there. We have spent the morning curled up in our jammies, watching shows together, and plowing through a dozen muffins with a pot of coffee. I love how my hubby chooses to celebrate his day! Today I am also excited to share […]
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Published on June 19, 2016 11:14

June 16, 2016

The Unexpected Blessings of Simple Living

good-for-her-not-for-me (pillow here) Thirteen years ago we began a journey towards living a simpler life due to a financial crisis in our lives. It was through an absolute need, not necessarily a desire, that we began making smarter financial choices. Back then, it meant saving everything and penny pinching. Later, our simple living evolved into a […]
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Published on June 16, 2016 10:04

June 15, 2016

Amy’s Notebook 06.15.16

Blueberry Coconut popsicles via Wallflower Kitchen Source: Wallflower Kitchen   Coconut Blueberry Smash Pops- these look so yummy & easy! Wowed by this bathroom makeover! Chicken Pesto Kabobs -Just 4 ingredients- YUM! Summer Listen List: Must listen audiobooks for everyone in the family this year. 7 larger-than-life wall art DIY ideas- on a little budget. LOL! If 70’s moms had blogs. […]
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Published on June 15, 2016 04:00