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The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

February 13, 2020January 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Best Dystopian Love Stories to Curl Up With

One of my favorite genres of books is dystopian fiction. I love reading about what might happen in the future if things fall apart or a catastrophe happens. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I’ve been searching for the best dystopian love stories to read. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate […]

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Borax Crafts: Making Borax Crystal Flowers

February 10, 2020February 11, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
Borax Crafts: Making Borax Crystal Flowers

If you’re looking for Borax crafts to do with the kids, making Borax crystal flowers is the perfect science craft. I always enjoyed educational crafts when the kids were little. It’s a fun way to get them interested in learning without making it seem like schoolwork. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, […]

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The Innkeeper’s Sister by Linda Goodnight

February 1, 2020April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Innkeeper's Sister by Linda Goodnight Review

Check out my thoughts on The Innkeeper’s Sister by Linda Goodnight. If you enjoy romances, you’ll want to keep reading. It has been a totally crazy week this week with a lot of non-blogging stuff going on. I finally took an afternoon for myself and had lunch with my Mom and treated myself to a […]

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Princess Valentine Ideas for Little Girls

January 25, 2020November 27, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
a little girl playing with princesses and playdough

You are going to love these Princess Valentine ideas! Many little girls dream of being a princess whether that princess is Cinderella or Mulan. And, while you can find a number of cute printable Valentine’s Day cards with princesses, finding gifts can be a bit harder. We want our gifts to be welcomed and enjoyed […]

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How to Have a Galentines Day Party

January 18, 2020May 27, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Parties
How to Have a Galentines Day Party For Your Friends

Have you heard of Galentines Day? Are you wondering how to have a Galentines Day party for your friends? No, I didn’t mean to say Valentine’s Day. Galentines Day is a relatively new concept for some but it can be loads of fun.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I […]

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Classroom Valentine Cards Your Kids Will Love

January 11, 2020December 24, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Crafts
Classroom Valentine Cards Your Kids Will Love

If you’re frantically searching for classroom Valentine cards, you can stop now. I have the perfect cards that your child will be thrilled to pass out to their friends. Let’s face it, what type of cards your child hands out is something they feel very strongly about. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate […]

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A Beautiful Place To Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery

January 9, 2020June 22, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Movies
Signature Mystery Series premiere, "A Beautiful Place To Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery" Premiering Jan 12th at 8pm/7c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Signature Mystery Series premiere, “A Beautiful Place To Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery” Premiering Jan 12th at 8pm/7c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! Keep reading for all the details on this new show. And, make sure that you live-tweet along with me! Fans are able to watch the first premiere on both Hallmark Movies & […]

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Winnie The Pooh Sayings to Make You Smile

January 4, 2020May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Winnie the Pooh Quotes to Make you Smile

These Winnie the Pooh sayings will definitely make you smile. I’m a huge fan of Winne the Pooh and all of his friends. It would be hard to pick a favorite character after Pooh but I think it would be a tie between Rabbit and Piglet. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, […]

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Sherlock Holmes Mysteries Coloring Book for Adults

December 27, 2019June 27, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
person coloring in a Sherlock Holmes mysteries coloring book

Did you know that there is a Sherlock Holmes Day every year on May 22? There is! And, January 9th is Sherlock Holmes Birthday! I love reading mysteries, so when I learned that there was a Sherlock Holmes mysteries coloring book, I couldn’t wait to check it out.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains […]

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Watch Family Movies Online Including Your Favorites

December 20, 2019January 7, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Movies
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Do you love to watch family movies? One of a parent’s challenges when it comes to family-friendly programming is finding a channel or site that provides only programs that are family appropriate.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should […]

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