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What I love about shopping at Market Street is that they are invested in the communities that they are located in.  They like to know…

In 2010, when I was 36, my doctor referred me to have a mammogram done.  He said I needed a base line, my insurance covered it, and there was no reason not to have it done.  I didn’t want to and have no familial history of breast cancer, but the imaging center was close to my home and I was assured that it would not take long, so I kept my appointment and went.  The films all looked fine, I filed away the experience and went on with my life.

These are fantastic right out of the oven, warmed up in the microwave later, or even at room temperature.  It is hard to eat just one!

So if you remember back in January I had the chance to get a sneak peek of the new Nebraska Furniture Mart that is opening soon in North Texas.

While the store wasn’t completely done yet, I was already ticking things off my list of items I wanted to redecorate our home.  

We really need a living room makeover and I’ve had my eye on some new pieces of furniture for that room.

Water is a necessary resource for sustainable living, yet 748 million people lack access to clean water – the equivalent of nearly two and a half times the United States population. To address this crisis and to acknowledge water’s essential presence on the earth, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 as World Water Day in 1993.

This March I’m joining World Vision to spread awareness for people around the globe who need safe water sources by using this umbrella and beautiful, watercolor scarf to start the conversation.

You may have friends on Facebook or locally that use their die-cutting machines to cut vinyl to personalize things.  I have a few projects on my blog that I’ve posted doing that very same thing.  I know a lot of you see those projects and want to run out and get one.  A very popular thing right now that owners of those machines are doing are personalizing Easter baskets.  But let me show you how you can do just that, without a die-cut machine, and spend only about $3-$5 on it using supplies from Dollar Tree!

I no longer have to visit the trial sized aisle for hair care and lotion when I travel!  I know, I know, you all are wondering why I even bring my own toiletries with me when I travel, I mean hotels supply shampoo, conditioner and lotion… but I like mine!  And the older I get the more set I am in what I want to use when it comes to brand names and scents.  

I’ve tried using refillable travel bottles in the past, and have always been disappointed because the plastic cracks or they are hard to fill or dispense.  So I was quite excited when dot & dot sent me a set of their 1.25oz travel bottles to review. 

SuppressMint® is a dot-sized, long-lasting (3-hour) slow-dissolve time-release peppermint-flavored micro-tab that is fortified with the proven dietary supplement and appetite suppressant Chromax® (chromium picolinate).

It’s hard to believe that April 15th is just six weeks away.  When my husband and I started working on our taxes this year, we were commenting on how so many things have changed for us from when we got married and filed our first tax return jointly.

From having a child, moving to another country, moving to another state, being self-employed and selling investments; filing our tax returns has never been a one-size-fits-all method.  Over the years we have accumulated some tips, and as part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad and our March theme of “Tax Tips For All Life Stages,” I’d like to share a few of them with you.  I hope you can use them to make tax time a little easier.

Why not add a little Mediterranean flair to your next party, or just the next time you feel like ‘dipping’?  Here’s a great dip to pair with pita chips or tortillas.  It’s even tasty to dip french fries in!  If you’re not a fan of mayo you can easily substitute Greek yogurt instead.  The fresh zing of the lemon juice perfectly complements the warmth of the paprika and garlic.