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Road Trip Snacks That Won’t Make You Wish You Hadn’t

Yes, Do Drink and Drive No, not the alcoholic type. Save that for your destination. But it’s important to stay hydrated. Unfortunately, throwing back a Dew or Coke might caffeinate you but it does little to support your body’s need for . . . wait for it . . . WATER. Instead of the soda, …

Time To Travel Again? Yes!

I get it. Like me, you’ve been sequestered for what seems like an eternity. Are you longing to do a bit of wandering? Visit old favorite places or some new ones? Are you wondering what your travel options are now as stay-at-home orders are lifted? We’re going to be in a new normal for a …

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5 Reason I Adore My Cricut Explore Air 2

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Let me start by saying that this is a sponsored post. But, I did not anticipate how much I would love working with Cricut and being able to create things so easily and with so much …

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19 Ways To Survive a Long Flight

Over the past five years, I've flown more than 58,000 miles so I'm rather skilled when it comes to packing and airports. Along the way, I've found a few things that make my longest flights comfortable. Or, at least more bearable. Here are 19 things that you can pack that will help you survive a …

The best and longest lasting rechargeable batteries

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Pale Blue Rechargeable Batteries Are A Green Solution

In the past, the thought of using rechargeable batteries seemed like much more work that it was worth. And, I found that they didn't last as long as non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Tossing a few AA batteries into the trash might not seem like a big deal, but According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), each …

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DIY Misheard Song Lyrics Coasters

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've been the proud owner of a Cricut Explore Air 2 and the EasyPress 2 for about a month and I'm having a ball! I'm using it far more than I anticipated and have really …

Replacing champagne at your next holiday party

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HardHops Hybrid Craft Cocktail For The Holidays

Forget that boring ol' champagne this holiday season and pop open a can of HardHops, with natural ingredients and flavors that will have you rockin' around the Christmas tree! Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Usually when I hear terms like "Natural Ingredients," and "Gluten Free," especially when it …

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How To Help Law Enforcement With Your DNA

Discovering your ancestors used to mean spending hours in libraries and government offices looking through dusty old books and microfilm. Now, it's as simple as spitting in a cup. With a collection of saliva, you can use sites like 23andMe, Ancestory.com, and about a half dozen more, you can trace your family back for generations! …