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The Gift that Keeps Giving (to YOU)!

Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers …birthday, showers, anniversary, etc That’s right, we are talking about the somewhat “selfish” gift, that can benefit the gift-giver as much (if not more) as the gift-receiver! We most often do this to our husbands, wives and children, but some of these “hint, hint” gifts even go out to friends! […]

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Best New Children’s Products

Five Favorite New Children’s Products! As parents ourselves, we know the value of finding and using all of the innovative gear that our parents were deprived of. You’d be surprised at how much of these will make you say “that is brilliant!” (Yes, we’ve included Wear a Pear Shoe Snaps…since they are the best idea […]

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DIY Backyard Paradise Project Ideas

Get ready for backyard entertaining this summer! Check out some of our favorite cheap and easy DIY projects that will transform your backyard for less! 1. Pallet Swing 2. Sod An Old Couch 3. Ball Jar and Pallet Chandelier 4. Fence Mirrors Expand Your Yard 5. Replace the light bulbs in an old chandelier with […]

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Cute, Easy, Easter Basket Fun

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Easter basket treats and surprises! 1. Peep pops!: Peeps are my FAVORITE easter basket treat and these are easy peasy….making any sugar lover ask “why didn’t I think of that?” Just stick and dip! Want more ideas for Easter peeps? Love From the Oven has 80 0f […]

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How to Use Fondant

Here are some cake making tips that will help make working with fondant go a lot “smoother!” I am not a cake expert, so every cake I make is experimental but if I can do it with little ones running around, eating all the fondant scraps then so can you! 1. HAVE A PLAN: It doesn’t […]

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Best Baby Shower Gifts

What makes a baby gift great? After just having had a beautiful baby shower thrown for our third daughter, here are some first-hand feelings about the most exciting gifts! So next time you are on the prowl for the perfect gift that doesn’t just get lost in the pile, search out these characteristics: 1. CUTENESS: […]

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Famous Pairs

Sharing some famous pairs that we love in honor of Valentine’s Day! It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day! What better way to celebrate than by matching some of the most favorite pairs?! You know, they go together like: Peanut Butter & Jelly Thing 1 & Thing 2 (photography credit: chiphotographyofcharleston.com) Macaroni & Cheese Left Shoe […]