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$50 Budget Gift Ideas for Christmas

HO, HO, HO! Christmas time is here! This is my favorite time of the year, I love Thanksgiving too but I like giving presents even more! Last year our spending habits went a little crazy, my hubby wanted to spoil his family a little bit which I was fine with and we spent a little […]

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My Little Pony: Party of One – Review

My Little Pony, Party of One is an interactive story for your iPad or iPhone! It is created by PlayDate Digital an interactive, educational software publisher. It’s a great little app for toddlers and preschool-aged children! My kids were so excited when we were given the chance to review this app! The little guy was […]

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Quick and Easy DIY Moroccan Wedding Blanket Pillow

I don’t know about you but I LOVE Moroccan wedding blankets. Not only are they pretty but they add so much texture and even sparkle to a room. And the majority of them are in pretty neutral colors (although I am kinda getting the itch to try one in other colors like maybe a blush […]

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5 ideas for Saving Money this Christmas

I know, I know Halloween hasn’t even passed but it is on Saturday! After that is over it is officially time to get excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas. I LOVE Christmas, it is my favorite holiday of the year. Every time it rolls around though I have mini anxiety attacks about how much money we […]

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Strawberry Chicken Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Gorgonzola in a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

For the salad:1 cup cooked quinoa4 cooked chicken breasts, skinless and shredded1 large package of baby spinach1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced2 avocados, pitted and sliced1 cup crumbled gorgonzola For the dressing:1 cup of strawberries, sliced1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon dijon mustard1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon […]

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Garden fresh sweet & spicy chickpea stir fry (vegetarian-friendly!)

There’s nothing that brings people together like a warm, homemade meal enjoyed in the comfort of someone’s home. When Chris and I were first getting serious as a couple, we decided to scratch our usual “dinner and a movie” routine and head to my kitchen for a unique date night. We spent hours flipping through […]