Month: February 2023
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Getting organized for dance competitions
My daughters have done dance competitions for a few seasons now. One thing I have learned about dance competitions is that the better organized and prepared you are, the less stressed you and your dancers are. I have also learned to pack early and plan ahead. A few years ago, we purchased a large Ovation […]
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History of Valentines Day
Tomorrow, millions of Americans will buy cards, flowers and candies to show their loved ones how much they love them. Some of us will go out to eat and some of us will spend our evening at home. But…why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and how did it begin? Wikipedia gives this account of the […]
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Easy DIY gifts for your husband
Are you struggling to know what to buy for your husband? My husband is notoriously hard to buy for and I often rack my brain trying to decide what to buy. Over the years, I’ve become more creative. I love to make things, so the things on this list will be easy DIY gifts. 1. […]
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Money saving apps
We all like having more money, but sometimes, like it or not, there are things we need to buy. Sometimes I feel despite my best efforts, I just can’t seem to save money. Since we will inevitably need things, we may as well find the best bang for our buck. I’ve curated a list of […]
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Why you should paint your bookcase back
We bought a white Ikea Hemnes bookcase for our oldest daughter’s room. I loved the simplicity of the bookcase, and it seemed to match well with a headboard my dad built for her. And while it looked great against the light blue walls and with the other furniture, it needed a little something. […]