This post was sponsored by State Farm. All opinions are my own. Our family has been in planning mode for our next vacation. Because of the size of our family, transportation costs like airfare or gas and tolls can get expensive. This year we’ve decided to try to save a few dollars and take a road trip. Road tripping includes just a tiny bit more planning, but it’s not a horrible task. There’s always the normal “what do we pack” list… but … [Read more...]
Top 5 Caribbean Destinations for Families
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Top 5 Caribbean Destinations for Families Family vacations to the Caribbean are slightly trickier than other destinations because, while gorgeous, there are usually several limitations in place for the average traveler. A tropical destination is paradise to most adults, and recognizing this, most resorts and destinations have worked hard to attract as many adults to their shores. This means that finding a place that is family friendly and able … [Read more...]
4 Secrets to Get the Most for Your Used Car
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4 Secrets to Get the Most for Your Used Car Cars don’t last forever. Maybe the engine has died, maybe it is the cost of maintenance, or it could be the simple fact that you have outgrown the car – say trading in that sports car for something more sensible when kids come along. But one of the hardest things to do is sell a used car for a great price. Let’s face it, who has the time to sell a car? Life is already pulling you in a number if … [Read more...]
How Your Home’s Exterior Protects Its Interior
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How Your Home's Exterior Protects Its Interior The outside of our home is something we often take for granted. The rain and cold stay out, the contents stay in. It's not something we vigorously address on a weekly basis. We often just give it a cursory glance on the way in for an evening with the family, never giving it much thought. Maybe we should. Proper care and function of the inside of our home can only happen when the outside is … [Read more...]
Foods to Eat That Wake-Up Your Skin
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Foods to Eat That Wake-Up Your Skin Everyone, at some point in their lives, wishes for healthier glowing skin. Many people already know that stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise all contribute to poor skin health. If your skin appears dull, blemished, dry, oily, or you have dark circles, your diet may play a large role. If you are looking to wake-up your skin, here are foods that will bring back your … [Read more...]
Helping Your Kids to Make Smart Choices Online
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Helping Your Kids to Make Smart Choices Online As a mom I know all too well that keeping an eye on my kids all the time is near impossible. I do have certain concerns about what they’re doing when my back is turned, especially when it comes to them being online. I want them to have a sense of privacy, but as a mom, I do have to look over their shoulder for their own good which is why helping your kids to make smart choices online is … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Security System for Protection?
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Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]
Teleflora Hand Made Bouquets
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Sample received. All opinions are my own. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, choose a hand-made floral bouquet, professionally-designed and personally delivered by a Teleflora local florist in your neighborhood to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Cherish your loved ones by sending a Teleflora floral gift that arrives straight from the heart. This thoughtful representation of YOU will be the talk of the office and home … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move
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5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move If you’re moving to a new city, especially for a new job or after a breakup, you may be overwhelmed by how you’re going to manage it all. Whether you’re moving within the state or to another state, you need to be as organized as possible so that you can begin at full speed shortly after you get there. When you’re moving for a job, the timeline can be particularly nerve-wracking. You not only have … [Read more...]
Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Hidden Kisses | Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe With Valentines Day right around the corner, I thought I would dig through my recipe box and see what I could find. I ran across this recipe that I had clipped from a magazine probably 20+ years ago... and never made. So I gave it a chance... it combines chocolate chip cookies and Hershey’s Kisses... how could you go wrong, right? The ingredients are super simple... 1 bag (9 oz) … [Read more...]
