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White Turkey Chili

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Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re looking for a comforting, warming soup that packs a bit of spice, you can’t miss this white turkey chili! A while back, our family had a delicious white turkey chili in one of our meal delivery boxes. I’ve since tweaked it and made it several times – we really like it! Please note that […]

Healthy You

On Being Busy, Boundaries, and the Intentional “Yes” and “No”

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Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re feeling overscheduled, overworked or overwrought, this message is for you. Being busy might seem like a way of life in our American culture, but we can learn how to be busy with the right things!  On a recent phone call with my mentor, Holly, I asked if she thought I was busier than […]

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How I Purged Half My Wardrobe

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you want to declutter your closet? Here are three key things that helped Elsie purge half her wardrobe! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer When I got really, truly serious about simplifying all of my possessions, my closet was the first thing I purged. It was a no-brainer for me. I know that the way […]

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The #1 Reason Moms Yell at Their Kids … and How to Stop!

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Do you yell at your kids too much? If you feel like you do, chances are all the yelling is caused by the #1 reason moms yell at their kids. Guest post By Sheila Wray Gregoire, To Love, Honor and Vacuum From Erin: I am delighted to have Sheila posting at my online “home” today. She […]

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How to Have a Clutter-Free Start to Spring Cleaning

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Address the clutter in your home BEFORE you tackle spring cleaning. Here’s how to launch your clutter-free start to spring cleaning! By Hilary, Contributing Writer By this time of the winter each year, I’m looking forward to spring. By looking forward, I mean I am ready and waiting for it to start – even if I […]

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How to Not Waste a Snow Day

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Don’t waste a snow day! You can have fun, be productive, and form family traditions that will create memories that will last a lifetime! Here are some suggestions on how to make snow days fun.  If the weather man is right, our little family should be enjoying another snow day today in North Carolina. They […]

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The #1 Productivity Tip (That You’re Probably Ignoring)

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Reading Time: 4 minutes This productivity tip is simple and free. Yet I ignored it for years! This was a game changer for me, and it can be for you, too!  There have been times over the past few years when I’ve felt like I wouldn’t make it through the day. I struggled to complete my to-do lists. Several times, I was late […]

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How to Get Your Husband to Give Up Sweet Tea {written by a man & his wife}

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Reading Time: 6 minutes I thought I would never get my husband to give up sweet tea, but I was wrong! Here’s how to get your husband to give up sweet tea too!  By Will and Erin Odom Even after several years of being on a healthy living journey, one vice Erin thought Will would never give up would be […]

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The Most Beneficial Supplements to Choose When You Can’t Afford Them All

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Choosing the most beneficial supplements for your family and your budget can be a real challenge. How can you decide which to take when you can’t afford them all? By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer I doubt I’m the only one. You walk into a health food store or visit an online health and wellness shop, start […]

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3 Steps to Start a Mother-Daughter Book Club

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Want to dig into literature and spend special time with your daughter? Start a mother-daughter book club! Guest Post by Erika Castiglione I was thrilled when one of my daughter’s friends told me she had chosen my debut novel, The Hopper-Hill Family, for her monthly mother-daughter book club. She also invited my 12-year-old daughter and me to attend […]

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The Dangers of Conventional Tampons (And What You Can Use Instead)

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Reading Time: 5 minutes I hadn’t used tampons in five years–until recently. If you love the convenience and comfort of disposable tampons but are wary of the dangers of tampons, I can’t wait to tell you about a great alternative.  Warning to all the men: You might want to skip this post. This post is for female eyes only. Got […]

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When the Days are Long

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Some days are long, but remember that the years are short. Don’t be afraid to live life with your children … the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Guest Post by Brittany Styron of Sweet Country Roots I’m not going to lie, the days can be brutally tough. Not all of them, but a string of challenging days in a row […]

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Does The Kon-Mari Decluttering System Work For Moms?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you considered using the Kon-Mari decluttering system, but unsure if it works well for modern-day moms? Jessica reviewed this system and is sharing her thoughts! By Jessica, Contributing Writer Recently I went to the library to check out the crazy-famous, Japanese decluttering book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Only I […]

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When All You Really Want is for Your Child to be Normal

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Maybe the next time we see an out of control child we should judge less and show compassion more. What we see may not actually be their reality. Guest Post by Whitney Cornelison of Beauty In the Mess I thought I would be okay. As soon as she sat down next to me with her checklist, […]