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Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels 2020 has been quite a year. When the clock struck midnight, and we ushered in a brand new year all those months ago, nobody could have predicted what the months that followed had in store. The pandemic has not only put pay to travel plans, disrupted studies and put jobs at risk, but it’s also contributed to millions of us spending most of our time at home. If you’re attempting to look after and home-school kids, work, and relax in one space, here are some tips to help you make your home more versatile. Make the most …

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Delicious Meal Hack: Doorstep Meals

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Doorstep Meals for sponsoring this content and sending me all this delicious food! This year has presented unique challenges to every single person on Earth… especially parents. At the beginning of the year, I had a thriving small business, a happy daughter in a full-time preschool, and a little bit of free time to myself. By Spring, my business had all but crashed, my daughter was home indefinitely, and free time was a relic of the past. So as I have been adjusting to the new normal, I have been seeking out simple ways to make life …

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Mini Stout Pecan Pies

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on October 2, 2020October 2, 202028 Comments

Thank you Karo® Syrup for sponsoring this post. Celebrate sweet moments together with Karo®! Fire up the ovens, because Fall baking season is here! In my opinion, there is no better time than Autumn in the kitchen. Warm aromas fill the air, tasty treats abound, and flour and holiday spices practically cover every surface. It is a magical time of year, don’t you think?! To kick off the season, I am teaming up with my favorite pantry staples, Karo® Syrup, to bring you a downsized take on a seasonal classic… Mini Stout Pecan Pies! I absolutely love making Autumn pies. …

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Witch’s Apothecary Halloween Dessert Table

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 30, 2020September 28, 202013 Comments

This post is sponsored by Mondelez and all opinions are my own. Given the kind of year 2020 has been, I think it is safe to say that Halloween is going to look a bit different. With traditional trick or treating pretty much cancelled, I have decided to get a bit creative with my own socially distanced celebration for my kindergartener. Instead of going house to house, we are going to be having a backyard scavenger hunt proceeded by a spooky at-home party. So join me as I team up with OREO and NutterButter to pull out all the stops …

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Autumn Essentials Every Homeowner Needs!

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 28, 2020September 28, 202011 Comments

The cool Autumn breeze not only ushers in a change in season, it also brings about a shift in home maintenance needs. From clogged gutters to mud-soaked entryways, the Fall comes with its own set of house care challenges. As a relatively new homeowner myself, I have had a bit of a trial-by-fire experience and have had to learn a lot of upkeep skills the hard way. So I am offering up some of the Autumn essentials that every homeowner needs to make the transition into the new season a breeze. Hoover’s ONEPWR Products Who doesn’t love some sexy tools …

Edwards Key Lime Pie Pops + Spiked Horchata Caramel

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Classic Rewind: Key Lime Pie Pops + Spiked Horchata Caramel

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 16, 2020September 16, 20202 Comments

Summer is almost over, so let’s revisit my most popular seasonal recipe from last year… Key Lime Pie Pops with Spiked Horchata Caramel! Make sure to bookmark this post to save the recipe and scroll to the end of the post for an extra special giveaway! I have a confession to make, and I don’t want to be judged or receive angry fan mail. Okay, here I go… I’m sick of ice cream! That’s right, by this time in the summer, I have officially had my fill of the frozen dessert. I know, it’s blasphemy. However with the scorching heat …

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Nature trails, bike tracks, and flavored almonds!

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 14, 2020September 14, 20209 Comments

I partnered with Blue Diamond as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Oh what a summer this has been. It goes without saying, that this has been quite an unusual year. If anything good has come from it, it has been that my family and I have been spending a lot more time enjoying nature. Bayou walks, lakeside jogs, and neighborhood bike rides have been all the rage at my home. And two essentials always come along for our adventures… a bottle of water and a can of Blue Diamond Flavored Almonds. Communing …

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Quick Gift Pick: Apple iPad Stylus Pen

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020Leave a Comment

With the holidays on the horizon, it is time to start thinking about gifts. And if you have been perusing the stores, then you know that one of the only good things coming out of 2020 are massive sales. So today, I am highlighting one tool that can make your life (and gifting) infinitely better… the Apple iPad Stylus Pen from Ankace. This fabulous Stylus Pen is marked down 36% off until September 30th with the code UEVK7X8R. Need it broken down even more, here you go… Stylus Pen for Apple iPad 2018-2020 version is 36% off sale! Original Price …