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Fun Find: Allbirds Sneakers

Dec 27 2017 by 3 Comments

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Allbirds SneakersI recently had a friend rave about these new sneakers that he purchased. He claimed that they helped to minimize odor, regulated temperature, and were one of the most comfortable sneakers he’d ever worn. I was intrigued.

Allbirds SneakersSo, of course, I made him spill the deets and share his new sneaker knowledge with me!

He had heard about Allbirds sneakers from a friend of his, who also happened to rave about them. Not only were they cozy, but they were made by a small business that was changing the sneaker game. I knew I had to have a pair to try them!

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Dog Holiday Gift Basket

Dec 19 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Dog Holiday Gift BasketIf you guys are anything like me, your pets are members of your family. And including them during the holiday season is a no-brainer for me! Just like the rest of my family, they each have their very own stocking and they also get a festive holiday dinner, just like the rest of the family! I also like to put together a fun little gift basket for each of them every year.

Dog Holiday Gift BasketIt’s a really fun way to include them during the holidays and even though they probably don’t understand the whole “holiday” thing, they sure do get excited when they smell treats! šŸ˜‰ If you have dogs or a family member or friend with a dog, you’ll definitely want to make sure to include a dog holiday gift basket on your shopping list this year!

In today’s post I’m sharing some easy ideas for you to put together your very own dog holiday gift basket for your own four-legged family members! And if you don’t have a dog, putting one together for a friend or for your local animal shelter is just as much fun too!

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Warming Up with Winter Soup

Dec 15 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Warming Up with Winter SoupAnyone else feeling the chill of winter settling in lately? I don’t even want to leave my house when I get home from work, not to mention that it seems to get dark at 4 pm now! Either way, because of the cold, I tend to find myself looking for quick and easy meal ideas that I can snuggle up on the couch with in my pjs. (No judgement guys!) One of my fave go-to’s? Warming up with winter soup!

I’m sharing one of my favorite soups today, that is not only easy and quick to make, but also only needs ONE extra ingredient too!

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Printable Holiday Candle Gift Tags

Dec 12 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Printable Holiday Candle Gift TagsPrintable Holiday Candle Gift TagsOne of the gifts that I tend to struggle with every holiday season are the little ones for my coworkers and neighbors. I don’t want to settle on something that people won’t use, and I don’t want to select something cheesy either. So I LOVE today’s easy and inexpensive candle gift idea, including some printable holiday candle gift tags that I have for you guys that are just too cute!

You only need a few simple supplies to put these gifts together. Pick out some of the new GladeĀ® holidays scented jar candles and you’ll have everyone in the spirit this season!

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Travel Themed Holiday Gift Idea

Dec 11 2017 by 1 Comment

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Travel Themed Holiday Gift IdeaI pride myself on being a great gifter. I love planning out fun ideas and picking out the perfect items for the people on my list every year. I have quite a few friends that travel a lot for work throughout the year, and they are always really tough to buy for because they are always on the road. This year, I put together a really fun travel themed holiday gift idea that is easy and features a VERY cool product that I am obsessed with and am planning to pick up for myself too!

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Holiday Houseguest Bathroom Tips

Dec 10 2017 by Leave a Comment

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Holiday Houseguest Bathroom TipsHoliday Houseguest Bathroom TipsWe’re smack dab in the middle of holiday houseguest season and I thought I would share some simple and easy tips with you guys today, to get your bathroom house guest ready! These holiday houseguest bathroom tips are great ways to help your guests feel more comfortable, prepared, and less embarrassed when certain situations pop up. (And we’ve all been there!)

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Citrus Carrot Smoothie

Dec 8 2017 by 1 Comment

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Citrus Carrot SmoothieCitrus Carrot SmoothieI always find that the fall and winter months make getting up harder and have me moving slower in the mornings than usual. I need to be my best when there are so many holiday events, family functions, and work parties, so I try to add a little one, two punch to a yummy morning citrus carrot smoothie recipe that will get me going and keep me feeling great during this time of the year (and all year!)

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Stove Top Holiday Potpourri

Dec 6 2017 by Leave a Comment

Stove Top Holiday PotpourriThe holidays are in full swing and I’m diving headfirst right into all of the fun! One of my favorite things to do while wrapping up gifts and listening to Christmas music is to make this easy stove top holiday potpourri.

It fills the house with the best scents of the season and really gets me into the holiday spirit. It’s perfect to have simmering on the stove when hosting a holiday party, having friends or family over, or just settling in for a cozy holiday movie night on the couch!

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