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The Ultimate Men’s Gift Guide 2021

Shopping for the holidays, or any occasion, can be TOUGH depending who you are choosing that special something for. Gift guides make things much simpler and we have done the research for you! Most of us have a guy in our lives who has everything, or who has a hard time expressing their wishes. Here we have rounded up the best 13 gifts for the man who has it all! Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker The Marshall portable speaker is light, at only 5.5 pounds, and small enough for the tabletop making it the perfect accessory for an outdoor party. Other… Read More

25 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Love!

Holiday shopping can be fun, or it can be a chore. In my opinion it becomes a chore when we’re not quite sure what to get the people in our lives, and we want to make sure the gift is just right and they know we were thinking of them when we got it. If that’s the case, then aren’t DIY Gifts some of the best gifts you can give? You put your heart into something, and that time and energy really shows when Christmas comes and your sister opens the gift that is totally “her.” This can be hard… Read More

#FailFix Dolls by Moose Toys

#sponsored Like everyone else in the world right now, we’ve been playing at home a lot lately. That said, we do spend some time with my sister’s family, as my three year old loves to play with her cousin. Spending quality time with them is always a highlight. My nieces are 6 and 8, and they LOVE dolls and dressing up and all things pretend and play-based. I’ve been watching my nieces grow up longer than I’ve been a mom myself, and it’s always so fun to see them light up and discover new ways to play with toys that… Read More

The Pack on Amazon Prime

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of Amazon Prime Video. At the start of summer we had our newest member of the family join us, our sweet yellow lab pup, Georgia. The funny thing about dogs is that I never considered myself much of a dog person. Yes, I like dogs for sure, but I have never gone as far as to call myself a “dog mom” and most of the time our previous dogs have gravitated towards my husband. So in essence, my dog and I coexisted nicely, but we both knew that my husband was the… Read More

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The Best Fondue Pots for 2020

We’ve rounded up 9 of the Best Fondue Pots for 2020 perfect for all occasions; whether you’re a chocoholic wanting to recreate an escape to Switzerland, or a cheese-lover that wants to please a crowd, these nine Fondue Pots are sure to make any evening festive and memorable. Read on for our top picks. Quick Summary: BEST FONDUE POT FOR GETTING FANCY BEST FONDUE POT FOR A LARGE CROWD BEST FONDUE POT FOR CHEESE BEST FONDUE POT FOR CHOCOLATE BEST OVERALL FUEL BURNING FONDUE POT BEST FONDUE POT – CUTE AND FUN BEST FONDUE POT FOR THE SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT… Read More

Family Style Dinner Nights with Friends

This post has been sponsored by Scotch-Brite . All thoughts and opinions are my own. While this year has brought on many firsts and hardships for too many family and friends that we know, it’s also been a year of celebrating new relationships for our family. In the heart of COVID-19 quarantine last spring, we found ourselves social distancing with our new neighbors in the driveway more nights than not–spaced out 10 feet apart, bundled up in blankets, enjoying a beverage and chatting about the craziness of the world around us. Our neighbors moved in last year and while we… Read More

Easy Halloween Sangria

This post was sponsored by Sparkling Ice as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year and based off prior years, I know that you guys live for a fun Halloween drink. Today I wanted to show you another fun and easy Halloween beverage which can be made for adults and kids alike. This easy Halloween Sangria satisfies any blood thirsty little vampires you may have running around your house–both old and young! Easy Halloween Sangria Drink Recipe What you… Read More

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DIY Cricut Halloween Shirts for Witches

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s officially fall and even with the 80 degree weather in Ohio, we’re starting to get cool evenings and leaves falling to the ground–and all things Pumpkin Spice hitting the shelves! Next week my friends and I are going to Witches Night Out at Leeds Farm in nearby Ostrander, Ohio and to celebrate, I wanted to make some DIY Cricut Halloween Shirts for my very best witches! 😉 Cricut has all kinds of different templates available if you search “witch” or… Read More