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Use P.R.I.D.E. to Succeed

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Down, set, hut…The ball was snapped and caught by my son who proceeded to run with the ball tucked in tightly. He was tackled from the back and fell forward. He wasn’t hit hard, but when he didn’t get up, my heart skipped a beat. Every parent who has seen their child on the field or court not moving (or writhing in pain) knows this feeling. As a football mom,

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The Gift that Everyone Needs: Cricut

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Ok, Ok!  I have to admit that Melissa and I have often talked about purchasing a Cricut.  We have discussed all the things we could make or label and all the fun DIY projects that we could create.  Finally, we have made the purchase and now we are learning to use the machine and all the wonderful things that we can accomplish with this valuable purchase.  We have come up

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‘Tis the Season for Ginger Tea

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‘Tis the Season for Ginger Tea ‘Tis the season for stressful situations…Shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking for crowds, navigating family dynamics, and harboring that pesky elf on the shelf can leave us exhausted to our cores and running on fumes. We have to remember to take some time to care for ourselves so that we can relax and enjoy this beautiful season. Taking mental moments allows us to be more productive

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Too Busy to Remember? Too Frazzled to Achieve? Fix it Fast!

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Too Busy to Remember? Too Frazzled to Achieve? Fix it Fast! Ding-dong, delivery. Another package dropped on the front porch. As I walked to the door, I marveled at the wonder of technology and being able to order almost anything online, including Christmas gifts. I picked up the box, wondering what parcel had been placed at my door. I eagerly opened the box and saw beautiful giftwrapped items. I instantly

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FREE Christmas Countdown LIST

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As the “most wonderful time of the year” quickly approaches, you may feel a bit overwhelmed wondering how you can get everything accomplished to create a magical Christmas holiday for your family and friends. Click the picture below for a checklist and tips to help get you prepared for Christmas, and hopefully being organized will allow you to enjoy this time of year with your loved ones instead of being

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Giving Feels Good, but Giving Within a Budget Feels Better!

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Giving Feels Good, but Giving Within a Budget Feels Better!   Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! It is easy to get buried underneath the commercialism of it all, from fighting for parking spaces while Black Friday shopping (that now starts on Thanksgiving afternoon), to buying impersonal gifts just to cross the recipient off our lists, to overspending because we have been made to think that bigger

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Thanksgiving Leftover Extravaganza Plus TV Segment

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Some say that the best reward for the work put in to hosting Thanksgiving is LEFTOVERS! Once you get sick of reheating the same dishes, give these new twists on old leftovers a try! Feel free to share these printable recipes. Also, there is a link for a printable FREE Christmas Countdown list at the end of this post. Check it out! Try this appetizer using leftover cranberry sauce. For

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You-Time Equals More Productivity

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You-Time Equals More Productivity I looked at my list of things to do for today when I woke up at 4:30am and wanted to cry because it was so long. Thanksgiving is a busy week with lots of family and friends coming in to visit. I’m hosting events and bringing food to others. My oldest is coming home from college. My two youngest both have basketball games and practice all

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Save Up to 75% at Soufeel – Personalized Gifts

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The Holiday season is here – Time to sparkle with beautiful, personalized pieces of jewelry from Soufeel. Get creative and make that perfect gift for that hard to shop for person.  They have such beautiful things to choose from and such special treasures to create the perfect gift.  I find it difficult to find gifts for the person who seems to have it all.  Soufeel lets me get a personalized

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When We Make Memories, Share Them!

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When We Make Memories, Share Them! My sister, her husband, and I recently visited our grandparents for my grandmother’s birthday. In spite of it being a busy time of year and money being a little tight with Christmas, property taxes, homeowner dues, etc. coming up soon, my husband actually convinced me to go. He wisely encouraged me by saying, “Just go. You will regret missing this time with your them.

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Houston Life TV Segment Black Friday and Coupons

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Houston Life TV Segemnt –          Where to find coupons and how to keep track of the best deals? Coupons can be found: Newspaper – weekly delivery In the Mail – periodically- best and personalized savings to get you in the store In the store – promotions, Buy 1 Get 1 Free, limited time offers, clearance or coupons by the product Online – shop online always look

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Target Black Friday and Skip the Line News

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Target Ushers in the Holidays with Reveal of Black Friday Deals, New “Skip-the-Line” Mobile Checkout Technology and Season-Long Savings MINNEAPOLIS – November 1, 2018 Black Friday ad with lowest prices of the year now available to view; savings start today with Black Friday preview sale New mobile technology allows guests nationwide to “skip the line” and checkout with a Target team member from anywhere in the store, bringing greater ease

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