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Big Changes in My Life Since my Empty Nest

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My twins both started college this fall. Coming home to an empty house after my husband and I dropped both of them off was hard. I found that I was weepy on and off for at least the first week or two. I still miss them now, but I have been doing a lot better. A big reason why things have improved is that I have a new job! So exciting. I am working as a content writer for a media company. My job keeps me very busy but I have been having a lot of fun. I also find that I have less time to think about how much I miss my kids. I always planned to go back to work full-time again once my Continue reading...

Creating a Custom Planner

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Thanks to Purple Trail for sponsoring this post. Every year I get myself a new planner. I spend a lot of time searching for the perfect planner, as I rely on my planner daily to remember all of my family's activities. A planner is especially important to me now, as I recently started a new job that keeps me quite busy. I work as a content writer and am often juggling several writing assignments at once. So when Purple Trail gave me the opportunity to design my own custom planner, I happily agreed. After browsing all of the beautiful planner options at Purple Trail, I chose to customize Continue reading...

Planting Shrubs and Trees This Fall

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Thanks to PlantingTree.com for sponsoring this post. I've always wanted a hydrangea plant. So when PlantingTree.com asked me if I would like to partner with them, I happily agreed. PlantingTree.com can send trees, shrubs and other plants like ornamental grasses right to your door. Ordering a Hyndrangea Plant in the Mail I decided to order an endless summer hydrangea plant. Once I ordered my hydrangea plant, it only took it 3 days to get to my door. My 1-gallon hydrangea ($59.95) arrived on my doorstep in perfect condition with big, beautiful green leaves. With Planting Continue reading...

NewAir 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Beverage Fridge—Review and 20% Off Coupon Code

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Thanks to NewAir for providing me with the beverage fridge reviewed in this post. #newairanniversary #newairusa  My daughter started her first year of college at Smith College in August. She and her roommate are sharing a tiny mini fridge. While my daughter and her roommate's mini fridge fits in their super small dorm room, it doesn't have a lot of refrigerator space. So, I am upgrading my daughter's mini fridge to the recently released and super modern looking NewAir 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Beverage Fridge. She is excited! 100 Can Beverage Fridge The NewAir 20th Continue reading...

Quick Apple Crisp for One

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! Welcome to this month’s Taste Creations Linkup blog hop, where my friends and I will be sharing our apple recipes! The Taste Creations blog hop happens on the 1st Monday of every month. I'll be sharing my simple and quick apple crisp recipe today — be sure to click the links at the end of this post to see my blogging friend’s apple recipes! This month's blog hop snuck up on me this month -- I started a new full-time Continue reading...

Feathering an Empty Nest

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Thanks to Therapedic for providing the products reviewed in this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. #Therapedic #RoomRefresh #HomeRefresh My twin teens both started their first year of college at the end of August. (One is at Smith College, and another is at Bryn Mawr College.) It's an exciting time for them, but a hard time for their mom! I miss my kids. I've always been close with my teens. They went to high school remote for half of their high school junior year and all of their senior year, so we spent even more time together. It's been an adjustment for me now Continue reading...

Braised Chicken with Beer and Mushrooms

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This post includes Amazon affiliate links. Today my blogging friends and I are getting together for the Taste Creations blog hop. My blogging friends and I get together once a month to share recipes that include a common ingredient. This month's common ingredient is mushrooms. I decided to make an easy and delicious one-pot recipe — braised chicken thighs with beer and mushroom sauce. For this recipe, I used one of the most handy pots in my kitchen — a Dutch oven. A Dutch oven is a deep, heavy-duty pot with a lid. It's a versatile pot — it can be used stovetop or in the oven. I have Continue reading...

Twin College Move Ins – and a NewAir Compact Refrigerator Review

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Thanks to NewAir for sponsoring this post. I received a NewAir compact fridge (SKU NRF031BK00) in exchange for this review.  @newairusa, #ShareYourNewAir, #Beveragefridge, #newairusa, #newairexclusive, #newairambassador, #mynewair My twins moved into college last week. One started at Bryn Mawr College (where I went to college), and one began at Smith College. It was an emotional week, filled with highs and lows. Now I have a house empty of my two sweet kids. Luckily, however, I saw one of my children over the weekend, as my husband and I brought a new Newair 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Mini Continue reading...

Visiting Annapolis with My Teens & the Family Dog

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a commission that helps fund this blog. Thanks! My family and I recently stayed 3 nights in Annapolis in a modern and comfortable Airbnb. We spent two days touring this beautiful Maryland waterfront capital city. We found this vacation locale to be perfect for visiting with the whole family. My husband, teens and family dog, Mochi, all loved our Annapolis family vacation. If You Plan to Visit Annapolis Annapolis is situated on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It offers beautiful waterfront Continue reading...

Dimmable Motion Sensor Night Light — Amazon Finds

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Thanks to the makers of the AUVON Ultra Bright Motion Sensor Night Light Plug in for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I am back to share one of my newest Amazon finds — an AUVON Motion Sensor Night Light (2 pack). Here on the blog I like to share some of my favorite products — these LED night lights happen to be on Amazon. At the moment, the night lights are $14.99 for two — there is also a coupon for 5% off on Amazon. The two night lights are packaged together in one Continue reading...

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