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Black Friday Favorites
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by on November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Black Friday Favorites

Hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving! I am sharing with you just a few Black Friday Favorites as you sit back after a big dinner! (I earn a small commission on a few of these so thank you for supporting.) Bissell Little Green | Game | Hair Dryer | Heated Jacket The Bissell Little Green...

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Gift Guide | Fitness
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by on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Gift Guide | Fitness

Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, just try to stay active or need to buy for someone who is, these fitness gear items are some of my favorites. (Links provide a small commission. No additional cost to you!) Shorts with Liner | Hoka Shoes | Socks | Earphones | Walking Running Fanny Pack | Pickleball...

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
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by on October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

I bake weekly and this chocolate chip cookie recipe is my favorite. I have made these cookies for years and I don’t remember where I originally got it. At this point, I have committed the recipe to memory. ingredients 1 2/3 C bread flour 1 2/3 C cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1...

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Panko Chicken Recipe
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by on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Panko Chicken Recipe

With the temperatures getting cooler in Chicagoland, it is great to have a tasty alternative to grilling. This Panko Chicken recipe doesn’t disappoint! My sister, Colby, taught me how to make this – but, she still makes it the best! ingredients Chicken breasts halved, length-wise 2 eggs All Purpose Flour Lemon Panko Bread Crumbs Butter...

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Amazon Prime Deals | October 2023
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by on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Amazon Prime Deals | October 2023

Today and tomorrow are crazy with suggestions on how to take advantage of Amazon Prime. I am sharing a few of things I use or am buying myself with the hopes these will bring you value! (Disclaimer – These are were available at the time of this post! And, I earn a small commission if...

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Puzzles are Smart Home Decor! | Cavallini Papers & Co. Favorites
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by on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Puzzles are Smart Home Decor! | Cavallini Papers & Co. Favorites

I heard solving jigsaw puzzles improve your short term memory and visual spatial reasoning. And, problem solving skills and IQ improve as a result. I verified this on the internet so it must be true. So, sign me up! I have to say I cherry pick my puzzles. I tend toward puzzles that shy away...

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Bow Tie Pasta Fruit Salad
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by on September 3, 2023September 3, 2023

Bow Tie Pasta Fruit Salad

This salad is super simple to make (really assemble) and a crowd pleaser! My friend, Chris, shared this recipe with me earlier this summer and I made it several times since. It is sooo refreshing and easy make! INGREDIENTS Bow Tie Pasta (I use Barilla) Strawberries Green Seedless Grapes Blueberries Poppyseed Dressing (I love Brianna’s...

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DIY Paint Booth (Using PVC)
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by on March 11, 2023March 17, 2024

DIY Paint Booth (Using PVC)

If you’ve painted with a sprayer, you know overspray mist is messy! Recently, I painted cabinets in a large kitchen and there was lots of spraying and the potential for a lot of overspray and dust! For this project, I made the effort to build a booth to contain the overspray. It was really quite...

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Wedding Welcome Sign
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by on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

Wedding Welcome Sign

I’ve been working on lots of wedding decor items and it’s been so fun! Last week, I finished up this welcome sign that pulled inspiration from lots of places. Acrylic My future daughter-in-law wanted an acrylic sign, so that’s where we started! I ordered this frosted piece of acrylic from Home Depot. It is 24”...

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Wedding Shower Balloon Arch
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by on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

Wedding Shower Balloon Arch

What’s a wedding shower without balloons? To be honest, this is something I wanted to try and knew my son’s wedding shower would be the perfect occasion. Balloon Arch Stand The balloon arch would be freestanding in the wedding shower event space. Meaning, there would be no good place to attach the balloons, apart from...

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