Family friendly movie: AWAY & BACK on the Hallmark Channel

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hallmark Hall of Fame for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.   We're always on the lookout for family-friendly movies. While our family enjoys a good animated film and going to the movies is one of our favorite family "dates," we also look for…

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Tips & tricks for perfect candy cane cookies {101 Days of Christmas}

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These candy cane cookies are a staple of our Christmas celebration (although, if I'm honest, I end up eating most of them myself!). Every time I share a picture of them on social media, though, people ask questions or share their stories of failed cookies. Since this is the one "impressive" thing I can do…

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Chocolate chunk & toasted pecan oatmeal cookies {101 Days of Christmas}

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Looking for a "healthier" Christmas cookie that doesn't sacrifice taste in the process? This is the one! Made with white whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats, and coconut sugar, these oatmeal cookies meet my criteria for perfect oatmeal cookies -- slightly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. With toasted pecans and dark chocolate, they're…

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Scented playdough {101 Days of Christmas}

This scented playdough is a great stocking stuffer, and my girls have already asked me to make them some for their stockings...even though they've been playing with this batch already. Homemade playdough is also surprisingly easy to make, and the addition of kid-safe essential oils offers not just a fun experience for their senses. Still, it…

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Pinecone elf ornament {101 Days of Christmas}

Various versions of these ornaments kept popping up in my Pinterest feed last year, and I added them to my must-do project list because they're just so cute! Pinecone elf ornaments are simple but adorable, and I'm hoping to gather a few more pinecones at my mom's over Thanksgiving so that we can make these…

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Homemade postpartum ice packs for momma

The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Homemade postpartum ice packs for momma I'm four for four on tearing during childbirth, much to my dismay. Numbers two and three were mighty fast, and their births were full of adrenaline -- not so good for relaxing and taking it slowly -- and the first…

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