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Lessons I Learned from Dating My Spouse and Shattered Expectations

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Below I will share the lessons I learned from dating my spouse and the shattered expectations that came with it. Plus the importance of having a date night! This Valentine's Day give your spouse the gift of committing to date each other. Come up with dates that work for you and your schedule. We have been married for 10 years this May!  Yay, that brings tears to my eyes as I think about the life I have been blessed with and the challenges we've had to overcome. Only by the grace of God, … [Read more...]

15 Neighbor Gifts: No Baking or Crafting Ideas

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Have you heard of the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge that Toddler Approved has going on?  When I first heard about it I was so excited because both my family enjoys sharing the love in our community.  Stop by and check out all of the great ideas she will be sharing! All you need for the no-bake and no crafting neighbor gifts is your store bought item, some fun ribbon or gift bag and some tags and you're set. I made some printable Neighbor Gift Tag for you to attach to your fun little gift. To … [Read more...]

Breakfast Bread: Moist Banana Bread with Orange Glaze

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Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates from The Cozy Little Kitchen There is something about the cold winter weather that brings some of the best baking out of me!  If you're stuck inside where it's warm and cozy, why not have some bread baking in the oven to waft it's comforting aroma around the house.  This delicious banana bread with orange glaze is the very thing to have ready for a quick breakfast or perfect to accompany your cup of afternoon coffee.  It's so moist and tender--because of … [Read more...]

DIY Paper Bag Lanterns

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Another way to spice up your evening party, romantic dinner or your family meal is with these lovely Paper Bag Lanterns.  Perfect for a fun family meal for Valentines day.  Also, the first thing that came to my mind when I lit them was, "I wish I had thought of this for our wedding." One of my boys is all about the ambience a chip off the block. That's one of my requirement for eating out, that the ambience is appealing as well as the food. For me an appealing ambience doesn't mean fancy. I … [Read more...]

3 Natural Sore Throat Remedies: Sore Throat Sucker Soothers

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It's that time of the year Winter blues and Winter colds. Here are three natural sore throat remedies to soothe that itchy throat. These were featured in the Celebrate Winter Issue that you can find here, free for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy all of our post via your favorite social network to get our updates:Twitter,Pinterest or Facebook and our readers preferred way via email. I am one of those people who hates to take medicine. I know it's in my blood, my father is the same way. Though I … [Read more...]