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affordable pumpkin decorations

September 8, 2017 · In: Decor, Life

Affordable Pumpkin Decorations (all under $20!)

In the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing nothing but pumpkins all over the internet: Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pies, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cookies, and all sorts of recipes involving said fall…

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August 22, 2017 · In: Active, Life, New Zealand, Self Care

How to get rid of a cough naturally

I knew it was a bad idea to share a cup of water with my daughter who had just caught a cold. I just had to insist that I’m a…

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simple living simplify

August 19, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How To Simplify Your Entire Life And Achieve More

I was browsing through my Facebook this morning (because what else do you do when you procrastinate) when I saw an ad from a motivational speaker that piqued my interest….

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make the bed

July 31, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How I Got Into The Habit Of Making The Bed Even When I’m Lazy

This is probably not the first time that you’ve been told to “make your bed already!”, but I hope this will be the last time you’ll ever have to be…

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ear thermometer

July 25, 2017 · In: Active, Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

5 Tips To Keep Your Home Running When You’re Sick

So a lot has happened over the weekend: my daughter received her first school uniform for kindergarten, I was bitten by a centipede in the bathroom while bathing my daughter,…

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July 12, 2017 · In: Create, Life

How to Get Rid of Ants Quickly and Naturally Without Borax

I’ve been behind my housekeeping duties. Last night, I found some ants congregating at the corner of our bathroom door, just as I was switching off the lights and put…

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work at home toy sippy cup

June 26, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How to Deal With Mommy Guilt When Working

Mommy guilt has swallowed me. As I’m typing this blog post, my heart is thudding in my chest and my brain is replaying my 8-month-old baby looking at me from…

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June 17, 2017 · In: Life

5 Non-Material Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see my disclosures here. If you’re anything like me, you might be scrambling to purchase a gift or at least…

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