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9 Practical Yet Cool Gift Ideas for Your Outdoorsy Guy

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June 20, 2018 By Joshua Fagan Leave a Comment

Looking for gifts for outdoorsy guys? Then this is your list! Below you'll find gifts for outdoorsy men, whether its your boyfriend, your outdoor dad, or your outdoor enthusiast friend, these items would make his adventure time outdoors even better! And a huge perk is that they are totally cool gifts and very practical. Today we celebrate a special breed of man in your life. You know who they are. They're the guy that gets up and out of the house to go hiking or biking early in the morning to catch the sunrise. They're the guy that takes you camping even in the dog days of summer. They're the guy leading the expedition down the ...

The 4 Most Popular Nursing Covers of 2018

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June 18, 2018 By Elena Gillis Leave a Comment

If you want to breastfeed discretely, here's the rundown on nursing covers. There are many breastfeeding cover options out there and one is sure to fit you, your baby, and your budget the best. In this post, you'll discover some of the best infinity nursing scarves, shawl nursing covers, apron nursing covers, poncho nursing cover-ups, and even a DIY Nursing Cover you can make yourself. Before my first child came along, I would have to say one of my main worries was, “How am I going to breastfeed this kid?” My doctor recommended a breastfeeding class at the hospital that was super informative and eye-opening. My husband ...

Why We Took Our 5 Young Kids to a Snooty Art Museum

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June 13, 2018 By Joshua Fagan Leave a Comment

When we were dating and during our first few years of marriage, Kate and I went to museums often. Whether it was the Museum of Art on BYU's campus or the Indianapolis Museum of Art (now known as The Newfields) when we lived in Indiana, we kept up the habit of taking in the fine arts, even after having kids. I can remember taking the twins, and even our son when he was very young to visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art. It was always a fun outing for the family. Unfortunately, we haven't been to an art museum since moving to Texas. We made sure to correct this in our most recent travels. In May, Katelyn and I took our family on ...

Noobie Box Review – Free Baby Box for Pregnant Moms

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June 11, 2018 By Katelyn Fagan Leave a Comment

Want to take a look inside a Noobie Box? Then scroll down to check out my Noobie Box review of my April 2018 Noobie baby box. Like many people, I love free samples and free stuff. Especially if it's for stuff you actually want and will use. There seem to be loads of free samples and freebies out there for pregnant moms and new moms. I've gotten all of the following: Free Walmart Baby Box Free Baby Box (like the ones they use in Finland) Free Diapers Plus, there are many free pregnancy samples that come along with a Walmart Baby Registry (and other registries). Some really are free and don't charge shipping and handling fees ...

Losing Your Hair Postpartum? Here’s Everything You Need

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June 7, 2018 By Katelyn Fagan

Are you dealing with postpartum hair loss? Wondering when does postpartum hair loss start and how long does postpartum hair loss last and how to remedy it (if you can)? Then keep reading! I understand your pain! It has begun, the dreaded postpartum hair loss. It began around 4 months postpartum after my first pregnancy with twins and around 3 months postpartum after my other three pregnancies. It's not fun and yet it's super normal. If you are stressing and googling about what the heck is going on with your hair a few months after having a baby, you are SO not alone. And this post will answer all of your questions about ...

This is the type of man I married

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June 6, 2018 By Katelyn Fagan 2 Comments

When I got married, I didn't really know the type of man I had married. Sure, I was smitten with his good looks, his amazing singing voice, his sense of humor, and was impressed by his cooking skills, but I didn't see him tested in all aspects of life to know how he would respond to various stimuli. We had only been dating/engaged for about nine months before we said I do at the altar. I mean, I thought he was a great guy who treated others well, but people are always on their best behavior when they are dating and trying to impress someone enough to marry them. It's what "being in love" does to people. But after 9.5 years of ...

How to Get Sweat Smell Out of Workout Clothes Even After Washing

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June 4, 2018 By Katelyn Fagan Leave a Comment

Want to know how to get sweat smell out of clothes, perhaps even how to get smell out of workout clothes that still smell after washing? Below you'll discover how to remove sweat smell from shirts and other gym clothes super easily! This post is sponsored by EnviroKlenz but opinions are my own. Over Memorial Day weekend, my husband went paintballing with some friends, hunkering down in jeans, a face mask, and a hat, in sweltering 95-degree heat and sun. And he forgot to pack his deodorant and borrowed mine instead. When he came home he not only came home with the nastiest paintballing bruises I've ever seen (the paintballs ...

Which Subscription Boxes for Men Make the Best Gifts for Dads

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June 1, 2018 By Elena Gillis Leave a Comment

Men can be hard to shop for which is why these subscription boxes for men are a great idea! Give him one of the best monthly subscription boxes for men so he can keep receiving some of his favorite things month after month! Scroll through to find the perfect one for the guy in your life. I remember as a teenager going into a store and trying to find something that my dad would like for his birthday. I'd comb the aisles, trying in vain to find that one thing that would make his day extra special. I'd almost always ask my mom and she'd give me bland suggestions like, "He needs some new socks!" or, "He could use a new package of ...

Top 8 Homemade Dishwashing Detergent and DIY Tabs Recipes

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May 28, 2018 By Elena Gillis Leave a Comment

Ever wondered how to make your own homemade dishwasher detergent? Me too! I found eight awesome DIY dishwasher detergent recipes that you can try out for yourself. Some are for a powdered dishwasher detergent, one for a liquid dishwasher detergent, and three recipes for homemade dishwasher tabs. How many times do you run your dishwasher in the course of a week? If you’re like me, you’ve got the dishwasher going at least seven times a week, sometimes eight or nine if I had time to make cookies or some other homemade dessert. That big bucket of Cascade Platinum I buy adds almost $10 to my grocery bill comes with only 36 ...

Why We’re Not Taking the Summer Off from Homeschool

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May 25, 2018 By Katelyn Fagan 4 Comments

We've been homeschooling since the beginning, ever since we realized we couldn't afford preschool for our twins. While the reasons and the conviction to homeschool have changed over the passing years, we've always done school at home. Our twins are now finishing up what would be considered their second-grade year. Academically, they are a bit behind their peers (or so we think), but we just keep moving forward at the pace that is making sense for us. That means we won't be having a "last day of school" party any time soon. We intend to continue schooling over the summer. As a kid I always, always loved summer vacation ...