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2019 ThredUp Review: What New Buyers Need to Know

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This conversation is sponsored by ThredUp but my honest opinions and Thredup Review are all my own as a customer over the last 4 years.Several years ago I learned about ThredUp for the first time and I was so excited! An online consignment shop for women and kids clothes and shoes?! Yes, please!We were poor and needed affordable clothes ...

Real Examples of How to Develop a Family Mission Statement

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A family mission statement helps create the culture within the home. Learn how to develop a family mission statement through several real family mission statement examples from Christian and LDS families.I don't know about you, but I have big plans for my family.I want my kids to grow up into amazing individuals who are super smart and ...

Gender Reveal Party Games

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If you are looking for fun gender revealing party games for your gender reveal, you're in the right place. Here is an amazing collection of ideas for gender reveal party games, complete with some printables and other help.While some people prefer the ultimate surprise of waiting to find out the gender of their future baby (or babies), a ...

5 Proven Methods to Get Permanent Marker Out of Carpet

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If you are like me and needed to know how to get permanent marker out of carpet, you're in luck! I did some experimenting to figure out the best way for getting permanent marker out of carpet.We have a solid family rule that all kids need to ask permission before using permanent markers for anything. We keep the sharpies away from their ...

Where Pregnant Moms Can Really Get Free Food in 2019

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Looking for a list of places where you can get free food for pregnant women? We looked and found some great resources for you so you can take care of yourself and your growing baby.A few years ago, there was a popular social media post going around that every Chick-Fil-A was giving away a platter of chicken nuggets, fries, cookies, and a ...

Best List of Classic Old-Fashioned Backyard Games for Kids

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Looking for some backyard games for kids, perhaps some classic old fashioned backyard games? Then you'll love this list of easy backyard games to play in the backyard that your whole family just might enjoy, even adults!We moved into our home about 3 years ago, and the first year we lived in it we had a big, wide-open backyard covered ...

Our 2019 Homeschool Schedule for 1st Grade

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Looking for a homeschool 1st-grade schedule? Here is a sample homeschool schedule for 1st grade to give you an idea of how to organize your homeschool day. This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own.This year marks the first year we will homeschool in New York state, a state that has way more homeschool ...

7 Top-Rated Postpartum Belly Wraps, Corsets, and Binders

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Want to know the best way to wrap belly postpartum? Here is a look at all things postpartum wraps, corsets, girdles, and binders and the top-rated options for you.We all loved “Malcolm in the Middle”, right? That was one of those golden shows that was hilarious and easy to watch with the whole family.Jane Kaczmarek, the actress who ...

Smart Tips for Storing Baby Clothes Short and Long-Term

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Storing baby clothes for future children, or perhaps even grandchildren, can seem daunting. Read on to discover easy and simple baby clothes storage tips.When we were expecting for the first time, we had a lot of people give us baby clothes. I had three separate baby showers where I received numerous baby clothes sets.We were so ...

35 Memorable and Unique Beach Games for Kids

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Before you head to the beach again, discover some fun new beach games for kids that are simple, easy, and totally fun beach games! They are likely even entertaining enough for teens and adults. Enjoy the sun, the sand, and the surf with these beach game ideas.Heading to the beach with kids is awesome, but also a bit stressful right?You ...