The Sniffles…What a Way to Start December

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Last week was supposed to be the kick off to a great holiday season, but when we came home from ice skating last Thursday, I felt the body aches coming. I tried my hardest to shake it off, sleep it off, drown it away with tea and Tylenol, but Friday morning…the son’s 9th birthday and [...]

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Free Weight-loss Tracker Printable

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Nearly 2 years ago (wow, has it been that long?), I created a printable weight-loss log to help you track inches lost, body fat percentage lost, and resting heart rate improvement. I’ve since updated it and created another. So now you can choose the original with the cute fitness pin-ups or the new Paris fashion [...]

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Vintage Christmas at Heritage Hill Historical Park {OC}

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Last night I had the most wonderful preview of Heritage Hill’s vintage Christmas events! Heritage Hill Historical Park of Lake Forest, CA  is a 4 acre park with a collection of 4 historic buildings that will be all dressed up in their period Christmas charm. Although last night was just a preview (there will be [...]

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Cleaning Windows: I’ve Been Doing it All Wrong

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I’ve been cleaning my windows (when I actually do them!) all wrong and I bet you have too…

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Readings + Crafts

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Much to my delight, I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my home this year. I know you’re just as busy as I am cooking, baking, cleaning and decorating, and it’s so easy to forget those final touches that make Thanksgiving extra memorable. Below are some wonderful poetry, history and bible readings that you can print and [...]

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Celebrate Imperfections!

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About 4 years back, I made a list of all the dimples, pimples, crinkles and every other imperfections that I felt I needed to correct. I went from the tip top of my thinning hair to the very bottom of my callused soles and listed EVERYTHING that bugged me about me. Well, with all the [...]

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Do Laundry Faster at the Laundromat

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All the rumors you have heard are true…I am the fastest laundromat washer this side of the Mississippi. When you have a family of five, just enough clothes to get you through the week, and a 2 hour window (max) during your busy week to get all the laundry done, you learn a trick or [...]

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Ask The Expert: Performing Arts for Kids

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The Expert: Debora Wondercheck is the Executive Director of the Arts & Learning Conservatory in Costa Mesa, Ca. She has a heart for helping children develop their talents and a love for performing art.   TVM: Exactly what is “performing arts”? Wondercheck: These are the arts that are performed before an audience- Theater, Dance, Choir, Instrumental [...]

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Where to Buy Beauty in Bulk

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Years ago, I had a dream of selling my own line of bath and body. Oh, it was a grand and expensive dream! A dream that, well…crashed and burned actually. Oh well, c’est la vie! But all was not lost. It eventually led to a ton of other opportunities, like this blog where I can now [...]

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Mama’s Making Money: Selling at Events and Shows

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Many years ago, I sold imported and handcrafted soaps at my local farmers market. It was great fun, though it can get a little intimidating when you’re new at it. That’s why I asked my gal pal and veteran show vendor Dana from Lil’ Darlin’ Accessories to share some of the basics about selling at events and [...]

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