C2E2 – A Family Friendly Con For True Nerds

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C2 E2, a comic book focused convention in Chicago Illinois was held at the very beginning of April. Not only was it an excellent way to kick off my month, but it was also an extraordinary event that was well organized and put on by some very thoughtful nerds

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8 Ways to Save Money to Travel More

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Okay, so let’s clear the elephant in the room. I hear comments and questions regarding how I travel so much, how I am lucky, how they want my job, etc. all the time. The truth is, it is hard work. Whether it’s planning, looking for a deal, saving money, or working my butt off, nothing comes easy.

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Taking McDonald’s to the Next Level

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You may be thinking, how can you take McDonald’s to the next level? Well, lately we’ve seen new products added, a new value menu, an app for pre-ordering, all-day breakfast, and McCafe items, however, the latest change may be the best of them all. McDonald’s is getting a makeover! Think – modern, open, and tech-savvy.

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Hoppin’ into Arts & Crafts with Peter Rabbit

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Nowadays, it seems like you can never find a good kid’s movie in theatres. I feel like when I was a kid, I would go to the movies every other weekend to see a new Disney movie. Now that I live the #momlife, I get excited to see a new movie to take my son to. When trailers came out for Peter Rabbit, I was psyched because not only was it a movie for him to enjoy, but it’s funny for parents too (Peter Rabbit’s voice is James Corden, so it HAS to be funny)!

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Traveling to Palm Springs, California with a Preschooler

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I’ll be honest with you… Palm Springs was not our first choice when it comes to traveling. When I thought of Palm Springs, I thought of a quiet, middle-of-nowhere, retirement town or spa village that we just passed through on the way to LA, which is far from a place to take a preschooler.

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Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating

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Every year during Valentine’s Day millions of people buy expensive gifts and toys for special people in their lives. But what about those children and people who are struggling? Where does love come into the picture for them? Valentine’s Day for our families is about more than romance and chocolate. It is a day to […]

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Five Ways You Can Use Maca Powder & Black Seed Oil

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Health is such an important thing to me. I’m constantly looking for ways as a mom in which I am able to support my health and incorporate natural ways of healing and renewing my skin, hair, and body. With that said, I had the opportunity to try black seed oil and maca powder these past few weeks and am happy to share my experiences with them. Here are my top five ways to use maca powder and black seed oil in your daily routines.

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The Perfect Arizona Getaway: The Strawberry Inn

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Don’t get me wrong, I like Arizona’s warm temperatures, but being from Michigan, I miss having actual seasons. The brisk, cool breeze, “hoodie weather”, hot chocolate, and a fireplace at night…it brings back so many memories. However, when you check the weather in November and it’s almost 80 degrees, it feels so far out of reach. Thankfully, Arizona’s Rim Country exists!

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