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Homemade Fruit and Veggie Wash

February 20, 2014 By Analisa 2 Comments

We eat a ton of fruit in this house. I actually have to tell the boys to go easy otherwise they'll eat a week's worth of fruit in one day! Fruit can get crazy expensive so I buy whatever is on sale for the week. This works well for us since it tends to rotate and we aren't picky when it comes to … [Read more...]

Graze Box Review

February 17, 2014 By Analisa Leave a Comment

I love trying new subscription boxes. When a friend gave me an invite to try Graze I was thrilled. Even better, I got to try the first box for free. Score! It was a simple process to sign up for my Graze box. You get to choose between two box types. The nibble box (which is what I chose) allows … [Read more...]

Love Is Spending Valentine’s Day In Your Pajamas

February 15, 2014 By Analisa 2 Comments

As usual, Valentine's Day was pretty low key around here. We aren't into buying gifts for each other. I like to remind my husband that he has it pretty easy. I don't expect or want jewelry. I don't need flowers or chocolates. A simple card with some sweet words and we're set. I did make a special … [Read more...]

How To Send A Last Minute, Long Distance Valentine

February 13, 2014 By Analisa 2 Comments

I've been going back and forth on whether or not to send our parents cards from Steven for Valentine's Day. It's not like he can write in it or sign his name anyway. I'll be thrilled when the year comes that he wants to make sweet little cards. Until then it's all on me. Instead of sending a card … [Read more...]

Hug In A Mug: Cake Mix Recipe and Free Printable

February 9, 2014 By Analisa 6 Comments

Nothing says I love you more than baked goods. Unfortunately, they don't travel well in the mail. I had to find a way around this problem. When I saw a recipe for a mug cake on Made from Scratch I had one of those ah hah moments. Sending a mix for mug cake would be the perfect solution. Hug in a … [Read more...]

Heart Shaped Straw Topper

February 8, 2014 By Analisa 2 Comments

Since I've had my Silhouette I use pretty much every excuse I can to play with it. Would I normally go all out on Valentine's Day for my boys who aren't into all things lovey dovey? Nah. Having my Silhouette changes everything though! Just a few clicks and I can decorate to my heart's content. Why … [Read more...]