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GroVia O.N.E. Diaper Review & Giveaway

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Post and entry form contain affiliate links. I've tried many GroVia products over the years, but never the O.N.E. until this summer. I don't mind being late to the party; it's kind of the story of my life and gets worse with each child we have! When the GroVia O.N.E. diaper was launched in 2015, two features quickly stood out to me in the marketing: the option of having both aplix and snaps, and the possibility of using it overnight (which is rare for an All-in-One). O.N.E. stands for: O Continue Reading

No Fail Southern Biscuit Recipe

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  My mother-in-law calls these her "No Fail Biscuits," and for us - they really are. It takes about 5 minutes to mix them up and 10 to cook. Best of all, there are only TWO ingredients. Here's how! Preheat the oven to 450. You'll need 1.5 cups of good quality self-rising flour (I like King Arthur) and 3/4 cup of heavy cream or whipping cream. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl until you get a kind of sticky dough that holds together in a ball. Adding 1/4 tsp. of salt is Continue Reading

50 Words That Americans Aren’t Spelling Correctly

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Can you spell America's most misspelled words? I saw this tweet via Google Trends recently, and it got me thinking that maybe America needs to ditch Candy Crush Saga in favor of Scrabble if we're struggling with most of the words on this list. Are "special" and "beautiful" and "surprise" really that difficult?   Alabama: pneumonia Alaska: schedule Arizona: tomorrow Arkansas: chihuahua California: beautiful Colorado: tomorrow Continue Reading

How to Be an Enchanting Fairy in 3 Easy Steps + a Giveaway

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I saw her as t'was yesterday, The bloom upon her cheek still glowing; And round her play'd a golden ray, And on her brows were gay flowers blowing. With angel-hand she swept a lyre, A garland red with roses bound it; Its strings were wreath'd with lambent fire And amaranth was woven round it.  - Alfred Lord Tennyson The beauty and mystery of the fairy world has captivated me since childhood. I had everything from picture books to coloring books to handmade paper dolls. It was thrilling Continue Reading

Nature-Inspired Centerpieces for Summer

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Thanks to UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post! If you are looking for decor to brighten your home this summer, take some cues from nature for centerpieces and decorative accents. One of the quickest and easiest ways to do this is with fresh fruit and an imaginative container. Instead of bowls and baskets, experiment with chargers, wooden boxes, urns and clear glass vases. The brighter the fruit, the greater the impact.   Consider some fresh and original vases. Double bud Continue Reading