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A New Year and a Cleaner Home + a Giveaway!

December 30, 2020 by Anne Marie 22 Comments

A new year is always something to celebrate but how about a clean and organized home? That definitely makes me happy! Especially when we will be hosting New Year and Epiphany get-togethers. Here are five easy ways to get your home in order and start some good habits for 2021: First Things First The best way to start your day on the right foot is to get a few essentials done first. Thankfully, they are very easy! Make up your bed and that will instantly set the tone for a tidier and more Continue Reading

Filed Under: Giveaways, Home and Family Reviews Tagged With: cleaning tips, home organization, new years resolutions, Scott's Liquid Gold review, wood cleaners, wood polishes

Festive Christmas Name Ideas for Your New Pet

December 24, 2020 by Anne Marie 12 Comments

Did you get a new pet this December? Just like Santa Claus, I've been making a list, but this one is full of Christmas-themed name ideas! Nature Aspen Blizzard Chestnut Cranberry Flurry Holly Ivy Icy Jack Frost Juniper Garland Mistletoe Moose Star Nutmeg Plum Poinsettia Polar Winter Christmas Characters Angel Emmanuel Nick Nicholas Joseph Frosty Kris Kringle Lucia Rudolph or Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Health, Pets Tagged With: cat names, christmas pets, dog names, holiday names

6 New Games We’ve Tried This Year!

December 21, 2020 by Anne Marie 8 Comments

We're always trying new games over here, from cards to children's stuff, and I'm sharing a list today of the latest. CuBirds Well, my middle-school boys played this first and then introduced it to me. It's now a family favorite, and I really love the cute cube-shaped birds. Learning to play takes under 10 minutes, and the object is to get the most points by collecting flocks of different species. Players begin each round with bird cards in hand and a mixed flock of birds on the table Continue Reading

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Something New for Christmas: Pajamas That Squeak!

December 15, 2020 by Anne Marie 14 Comments

Do you buy pajamas each year for Christmas? While there are lots of choices out there - flannel, fleece and all your favorite cartoon characters and sports teams - I bet you've never seen a pair of pajamas that squeaks. Our friends, the Spinks family, have just rolled out a new product this year called Squeaky Mouse pajamas, and I think your children are going to LOVE them! Here's the backstory: When I was just a little girl, my grandmother gave me a nightgown with an embroidered patch over Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Family Reviews

Gift and Treat Ideas for Your Pets at Christmas Time

December 11, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

It has long been a tradition to do something extra special for your animals and pets at Christmas time. For the farmer, that might mean an extra measure of grain for the horses; for the family dog, a meaty bone or new blanket to sleep on. There are many famous legends surrounding our animal friends at Christmas. The most well-known is that they are given the gift of speech on Christmas Eve. One of my favorite carols is called The Friendly Beasts, as each creature recounts the unique way in which Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Health

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