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Breakfast Nook Upgrade with Rooms To Go

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 23, 2020January 23, 2020Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Rooms To Go for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own. When you become a parent, you get all kinds of unsolicited “warnings”. Say goodbye to sleep! Your kid will only eat chicken nuggets from now on! Potty training is harder than you think! But no one warns you that your living space will no longer be your own. From the moment we brought my daughter home from the hospital four years ago, she has been the head of our roost. It didn’t matter how much I resisted, toys infiltrated and slowly overtook my house like …

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Milk & Cookies Pairing Guide

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 23, 2020January 23, 2020Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Milk. Love Whats Real, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. At the beginning of every year, I feature a New Year’s Swap. Something small that I am swapping out for a more conscientious option. For example, swapping a breakfast donut for a bowl of oatmeal. Or swapping a streamed episode on the couch with a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood. Little changes can make a big impact. But there is one swap I will not be making… I will not be replacing the real milks in my refrigerator. Seriously, why …

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How to Create a Simple Retro Sunday Brunch

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020Leave a Comment

Thank you Malt-O-Meal® for sponsoring this post. Pick up the new Malt-O-Meal® Blueberry Muffin Toasters® at a major retailer today!! Themed Sunday Brunches! They sound fabulous, fun, and like a lot of work, am I right?! In this Pinterest-styled world, the perfect table setting or love-filled recipe can seem unattainable and a bit overwhelming. Well, I am here to tell you that they don’t have to be. I am a working mom on a tight budget, and I have to get very inventive to offer my family the kind of photo-worthy experiences I would like to. That is why I …

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Unique Ways to Make Your Home Yours, From the Little to the Large

by Contributing Writerupdated on January 18, 2020January 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Photo by Rustic Vegan on Unsplash Everyone wants their house to become a home, but for many, this is something that can take time, and more importantly, money. It doesn’t matter if you’ve lived somewhere for years or have only just moved into your first home, making it feel like yours will make it much more comfortable to live in and relax. There are many ways you can create a comfortable environment for your home, and these range from the little to the large. It might be that you’re on the cusp of creating the perfect home and need a few finishing touches, …

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The Resolution Fish Swap

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 11, 2020January 11, 202027 Comments

We are almost two weeks into the new year and resolutions are already beginning to slip. Gym visits are down, abstaining from sweets is no longer a great idea, and overall morale is starting to decline. And the question remains… is it possible to keep a new year’s resolution?! With the help of Gorton’s Seafood, I am going to let you in on my secret to promises kept: the resolution fish swap! The problem with most resolutions are that they are practically unobtainable. Most goals are overly strict, lofty, and unrealistic. That is why I make little resolutions to swap …

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Classic Rewind: Hearty Winter Casserole

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 7, 2020January 7, 20204 Comments

We are smack-dab in the middle of winter and if you ask me, it is a bit colder than my liking. So let’s warm up together as we revisit last year’s most popular winter recipe! Grab it below and make sure to enter this month’s giveaway at the bottom of the post! With the dawn of the new year comes the inevitable resolutions. For me, this just means tweaking beloved recipes to be more conscientious. I’m swapping sugar for stevia, bacon for turkey jerky, and soda for flavored water. I’ve revamped my hearty casserole recipe for a more wholesome version. …

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Cozy And More Comfortable: Making Your Home Feel Just Right

by Contributing Writerupdated on January 18, 2020December 30, 2019Leave a Comment

Photo by Jonathan Borba from Pexels If your home isn’t comfortable and there isn’t a place to relax properly it must be a priority to get this sorted. Whether you’ve moved into any property or you are looking to recapture that homely feeling it’s important to figure out the right ways to make your home comfortable. But when we don’t know where to begin, what are the things we should be looking at? The Temperature When we live somewhere that’s cold and uncomfortable or hot and sweaty we never get that balance right. Fixing the temperature can make all the difference. If you …

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Classic Rewind: Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on January 7, 2020December 21, 20192 Comments

Christmas is just 4 days away, so you are probably doing a last minute scramble to get everything prepared. If you’re looking for a fabulous, yet easy, appetizer idea for your entertaining, then check out our Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board tutorial from last year. It is simple, beautiful, and sure to be an absolute hit! Visit the post here! And to help with the last minute holiday rush, I am giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Enter below and happy holidays! a Rafflecopter giveaway Contest entrants are only eligible to win once per …