The Best Memorial Day Sales

Friday, May 28, 2021


Happy Friday, friends! Today started out as beautiful and sunny, albeit a bit chilly for the end of May. By late afternoon, it was cold, gray, and drizzly. More of the same tomorrow, I hear. But I'm bringing the sun in the form of some fantastic Memorial Day sales. Lots and lots of good deals happening this weekend, and all my favorites are outlined below. Let's get shopping!

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The Benefits of Homeschooling

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Last year when COVID shut down most schools, many kids had their first experience of being educated at home. While the situation that prompted this was by no means normal, it did open many parents' minds to the possibility of homeschooling. Statistics show in 2019 2.5 million children were being homeschooled in the United States, but during 2020, interest in home education has risen significantly, and this number is expected to increase.


While online learning via your child’s school is not the same as homeschooling your child yourself, it did demonstrate that it was perfectly possible to educate kids at home. If you like the concept of teaching your child at home but would prefer to do it in your own way, then homeschooling could be ideal for you. When you homeschool, you need to comply with local home-learning requirements for your state, but you will still enjoy a greater level of flexibility and freedom. This flexibility can enable you to put greater emphasis on learning outside the classroom and to spend more time enjoying the other benefits with your child.


There are many positive aspects to homeschooling. I recently had a discussion with a friend about her experience with home schooling her children and what a few of the benefits to it are.

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Fab Finds Under $50

Monday, May 24, 2021

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bracelet | straw tote | maxi dress | beach towel | sneakers


Happy Monday, friends! Today I'm coming at you with fun, fab finds to add to your summer wardrobe. OK, so maybe the beach towel can't be worn, but you will use it over and over again. Doesn't it feel great to actually get dressed and go somewhere again? It feels even better when you're wearing (or carrying) something cute. So, let's get shopping!

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My 5 Favorite Mocktails

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

A little more than a year ago when we were tossed into COVID quarantine, my alcohol consumption pretty much ground to a halt. To be fair, I really only drank when I went out (either to dinner or a party or to a friend's house). I stopped drinking at home a while ago, and when it finally dawned on me that the after-effects of drinking weren't doing me any favors, I stopped drinking altogether. Every once in a while I will have a very short glass of wine or some prosecco to celebrate a special occasion, and sometimes if a new flavor is introduced, I'll try a spiked seltzer. Otherwise, I stick to non-alcoholic versions of my favorite cocktails.


I don't miss the taste of alcohol or the way it made me feel the next day, but I do miss some of the rituals around alcohol. Pouring a glass of wine signaled that my workday was over, and what a great feeling that always is. I can still enjoy those rituals, but now it's with a mocktail.


Here are 5 of my favorite mocktails that show that all the fun isn't just for cocktails.

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5 Ways To Ready Your Home For Summer

Monday, May 17, 2021

The unofficial start of summer is just two weeks away. You may be preparing for longer days, shorter work weeks, and quite possibly, a much-needed getaway. But have you thought about preparing your home for the summer months? The warm summer months present a different set of challenges than the cold winter ones, but it's still important to be prepared.


Here are 5 steps to take to get your home summer-ready:

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5 Tips For Work From Home Moms

Friday, May 14, 2021
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Working from home has plenty of pros and cons. Sometimes navigating the bad days can be pretty stressful. You might have been working from home for a long while, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Sometimes we all need a few pointers to help us to improve our routine. To boost your productivity and stay calm, consider these five simple tips.


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My Empties

Tuesday, May 11, 2021


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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid | Mario Badescu Facial Mist | The Ordinary Caffeine Solution | Peace Out Dullness Pads | Clinique cleansing balm


Happy Tuesday, friends! Over the weekend I finished up a few products so I thought I'd share them with you before I recycle the containers. Speaking of recycling, have you heard about Nordstrom's Beautycycle program? Nordstrom now accepts a variety of empty beauty containers that are often difficult or impossible to recycle through your local municipal recycling program. Look for containers in Nordstrom stores, and simply drop your empties in the boxes. Nordstrom works with a third-party vendor who cleans and recycles the containers, turning them into park benches, watering cans, and more.


So, now let's see what I used and loved recently.

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5 Fab Finds Under $50

Thursday, May 6, 2021

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Summer is just around the corner. It's time to switch to lighter, cooler pajamas, trade in the joggers for a pair of drawstring shorts, and toss the bulky shoes in favor of cute sneakers. Today, I have 5 fab finds to help you prepare for summer's imminent return (yay!)

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