Did you know Claire's hosts parties?! I didn't! Once, during an AWFUL trip to the mall (one in which the kids were wild and I lost my ish), we spotted a sign advertising "We do parties!" Good things come from terrible mall experiences! A party at Claire's seemed like the perfect pre-tween party idea. We inquired and got some details that all sounded...

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That's not a great title for SEO, but hey, it perfectly describes my goal. This could also be titled "Never buy a home with a corner fireplace in an open concept layout." Between its weird layout (total open concept, a corner fireplace, a pass-through, and a large window) and figuring out my style (hint: it's not farmhouse), the living room has changed many times! I'm...

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One of the keys to successfully completing The Whole 30® Program is preparation. It's hard to wing it when you can't eat just any item off the shelf. Couple that with the expense of specialty items (I love you Melissa, but I'm not spending $12 on avocado mayo) and it can be intimidating to start the program! I plan to share a comprehensive overview...

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