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Uncovering Your Home Decor Style
One of the most common situations I encounter when I first meet with a client is intimidation over deciding on an interior decorating style. Quite frequently I hear the following words uttered within moments of my arrival, “I’m so overwhelmed by all the styles out there; I love everything. So how will I ever decide?” This will be the most challenging hurdle to overcome when taking on the prospect of renovating or decorating your home. I have a few tips to help work thru the “I love everything but can’t decide on anything” phase and move forward to the “AHA” moment. Hunt for inspiration. Start with…
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Yummy Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets For Football Season
Are you ready for a yummy half-time treat? How about some gluten-free chicken nuggets that will have the whole team asking for more? Cooking without regular flour can get a little tricky, and sometimes I have to try a recipe over and over to get it to work out. The biggest thing to remember when cooking gluten-free is to hang in there, and keep trying until you find recipes that work for you. I love to experiment with coconut flour and almond flour, but these flours definitely have their own unique taste. Sometimes you might want a hint of coconut or almonds in your recipe and other times; no way.…
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Halloween Decorating
It’s getting to be that spooktacar time of the year. I’m a mom, wife and party planner who loves to decorate for the holidays. There are so many cool and crafty ways you can decorate for Halloween with out breaking the bank. I have slowly built up my Halloween decor over the years. One thing I do is allow myself to buy one Halloween item every year that I really love. Here are some tips I’ve discovered to help make your Halloween decor really stand out. It’s not about quantity but about how you choose to display your items. Choose a Focal Point: The first thing I do is…
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My Top Budget Trimming Tips (or “Oh No! I’m Overbudget!”)
It happens to all of us. We make that list of expenses and the total amount exceeds our income. What to do! Here are some of my favorite tips: Eliminate the unnecessary. Find those items on the list like gym memberships or other subscription services. Anything that you don’t use regularly or really look forward to receiving should be canceled. Seek out lower cost options for your “Needs”. Try bundling services for discounts. Many cable companies offer discounts for combined cell phone, land line, internet and television. You can also get great discounts on your insurance by getting multiple policies with one company. I have been with…
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Artist/Illustrator Carolyn Le
One of my favorite things to do with my daughter is to go into the local bookstore and look at all of the beautifully illustrated children’s books. There is something quite magical about sitting down and opening up a fresh-off-the-press book with your child and reading through it together. I am drawn to many types of illustrations – I wouldn’t say I have one style I favor over another as I think it really depends on if the illustrations can make you smile, laugh, and even cry. I came across Carolyn Le’s work at a local Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) function about three years ago. …
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Rags Design Jewelry Giveaway
So excited that Bridget Smisek of Rags Design has offered to provide dandelion moms a chance to win a cuff of their choice! You can check out all of the beautiful pieces she has available on her website at www.ragsdesign.com. In the meantime, enter to win a piece of her jewellery – just in time for the holidays! a Rafflecopter giveaway
