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5 Tips For Boosting Confidence In Yourself And Your Family

10/27/2016 By Jenn 5 Comments

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As an individual with a family, it is your job to not only maintain confidence in yourself, but to help boost that of the members of your family as well. The following five tips are useful to both men and women with the desire to improve and boosting confidence for themselves and the people they love the most. Put these tips to work and discover many changes each and every day!

5 Tips For Boosting Confidence In Yourself And Your Family

Positive Reinforcements

Encouragement from the most important people in your life lifts spirits and helps you maintain a positive vibe. There are tons of free quotes you can find online to start off your day, or you can create your own. Either way, ensure that you start and end each day with positive affirmations. Also, always be sure to always share these reinforcements with your friends and family. That way you can really help spread the love and the confidence.

Online MSW Programs

Online MSW programs enable you to teach your learnings to those in the family as you live what you’ve learned in your day-to-day life. These programs are designed to provide you with the necessary skills to work in a social worker environment, but certainly encourage positivity within your family circle.

Avoid Negativity

Negativity spreads like a wildfire and all of your good vibrations instantly sink into the ground when you’re around those without positivity in their life. Surround yourself with positive, encouraging people and ensure that your children are doing the same.

Take Care of Yourself

It is absolutely essential that you are always taking care of yourself and your family! Proper grooming absolutely essential. Be sure to bathe or shower each day, and take the time to put on makeup or groom yourself in the mirror. Also, choose outfits that compliment your appearance, and have a selection of choices available. Pay special attention to your hair and keeping it looking trendy as well

Enjoy Life

Enjoying life is a simple pleasure that so many take for granted. Do not be included in this group! When you enjoy life and all that it offers, it is far easier to have the confidence that you want and need to succeed in life. Make sure that you aren’t taking your many blessings for granted. This can really help make life a lot simpler to enjoy.

The Bottom Line

These are just 5 of many ways to increase the confidence that you feel, as well as that of your confidence. Put these tips to use and you’re well on the way to a positive, happy life that you love to live.

Guest Post: Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max.

15 Mashed Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving Round Up

10/26/2016 By Jenn 5 Comments

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Lets talk potatoes today. Not just any potatoes but mashed potatoes. A few weeks ago I shared with you guys my list of 10 Savory Sweet Potato Recipes to try at Thanksgiving this year so of course I had to do one for mashed potatoes as well. They are a favorite in my house all year but for Thanksgiving this year I am on the hunt for something a little different.

So again I checked out a few of my favorite blogs and came up with a list of 15 Mashed Potato Recipes to test out before Thanksgiving. You’ll find a nice jazzed up recipes on your old fashioned mashed potato recipes plus even one to use the leftovers the next few days after Thanksgiving is over. Tell me I am not the only one that likes to leftovers better than the actual Thanksgiving meal? Maybe because it’s already made but there is something about those leftovers that my family loves.

15 Mashed Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving

Slow Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Who Needs A Cape?
Aunt Ruthie Mashed Potatoes – Melanie Makes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Simply Being Mommy
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes – Hezzi – D’s Books and Cooks
Southern Mashed Potatoes – All She Cooks
Mashed Potatoes with Wilted Spinach – Who Needs A Cape?
Cheesy Chive and Bacon mashed Potatoes – the wicked noodle
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes – Thrifty Jinxy
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Thrifty Jinxy
Roasted Garlic and Chive mashed Potatoes – Mooshu Jenne
Mashed Potato Croquettes – An Italian In My Kitchen
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes – Pressure Cook Recipes
Zippy Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Slow Cooker Creamy Red Potato and Cauliflower Mash – peas & crayons
Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes – Home Cooking Memories

So there you have it 15 Mashed Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving Round Up! Hopefully you can find one if not more to serve this year for Thanksgiving or just a nice change up from your run of the mill mashed potato recipe this fall.

What are your favorite mashed potato recipes that you serve on Thanksgiving? Do you make the same thing every year or do you like to switch it up? Leave me a comment below I’d love to hear what your traditions are!

Save Money on Clothing and Fashion With 3 Simple Tips

10/20/2016 By Jenn 2 Comments

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Are you alarmed at how much it costs to keep yourself fashionably clothed? Since it’s not a good idea to go around undressed, you’ll inevitably have to spend something on your wardrobe, but you certainly don’t need to overspend.

These tips will help you save money on clothing and fashion.

Buy New Clothes at the End of the Season

Retailers discount unsold clothing at season’s end to sell it and make space for new incoming fashions. This offers you a fantastic opportunity to save money on fashionable essentials you need. Look for deep discounts on clothing plus jewelry and other accessories that will complement the clothing you own.

Trendy Clothing VS Classic

You’ll have to replace trendy clothing items more often than you’d have to replace classic clothing pieces, so buying classics can save you money in the long run. Dress shoes can last many years, so it pays to buy classic styles. Sneakers don’t last long, so it’s OK to buy trendy athletic shoes. They’ll wear out within a year no matter what style you buy. Winter coats can last years if you care for them appropriately, so it pays to choose classic styles. A hairstyle is impermanent no matter how much you spend on it, so feel free to get a trendy haircut. There are many affordable hairdressers offering stylish hairstyles for girls and women. All you have to do is look at the right places.

Identify Wardrobe Pieces That Do Double Duty

There are wardrobe pieces you might buy and then only wear once, like party dresses. If you need something dressy to wear to a party, you could buy a bodysuit plus a skirt instead. Unlike a party dress, you can integrate both of those pieces into your wardrobe to wear for other occasions.

We hope these 3 simple tips have helped you identify areas you can pare down your budget to save money on clothing and fashion. You’re sure to save a bundle on your wardrobe needs by buying on sale and by differentiating when to go classic vs. when it’s OK to buy something trendy. If you habitually follow these guidelines every time you go shopping for clothes, you’ll enjoy huge savings on the overall cost of your wardrobe.

This is a guest post: Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her onTwitter and Facebook

5 Tips For Road Trip Car Trouble To Help You On Your Next Trip

10/18/2016 By Jenn 6 Comments

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The road calls for you, and the best way to answer is with a road trip. These escapades can hit a few snags along the way. One of the most important things to do when preparing for a road trip is to know what to do should you have car trouble.

The following are five simple tips that should help you prevent road trip car trouble.

1. Preparedness is of the Utmost Importance

The first thing you should do is ensure that your car is in tip top shape. Road trips can be a little harsh on a vehicle, meaning that it needs to be healthy enough to withstand whatever the road throws its way.

You want to concentrate on the problem areas, and have your mechanic check the car thoroughly, like the transmission. Car trips usually mean sustained hours of driving. This means that the transmission will need to be working well, or it might overheat. The tires are important to check along with the shocks, struts, and the car battery.

2. Consider the Car

Try to choose the right vehicle for the trip. There are a number of things about the road trip that needs to be examined before settling on the right vehicle. For example, you should not take a small car if you plan to drive through off-road terrain.

It may be necessary to consider purchasing or renting a road trip car. If you decide to buy a car, consider a certified used car that has been tested to reach very high standards like the ones you might find at a St. George car dealership. A road trip car ensures that you do not put too much pressure on the car you need when you get back home. Just make sure the used car has features that meet the road trip conditions.

3. Pack the Right Tools for a Flat

You should make sure you have the right tools, just in case something does happen during your road trip. One simple issue that can happen while driving is a flat tire. This is especially true if your tire is improperly inflated or if you are riding through rough terrain without the right tires.

You want to have a jack that fits your car, the lug wrench, and a full spare tire. It might be wise to spruce up on how to change a tire properly. You can keep some instructions on your phone just in case.

4. Anticipating the Gas Problem

You are bravely heading on a road you have never been on before, and you might be taking detours. It may sound silly, but you may forget to gas up or have trouble finding a gas station near you. You never know when a gas station that you were counting on is out of commission or has closed down for some reason.

This is the reason why you want to pack extra gasoline in your car just in case. Be sure to fill up your gasoline holder every so often with new gasoline.

5. Staying Safe While Riding

One common issue that affects many road trippers, especially if the car is not inspected or is a little too old to handle the trip is the break down. There are moments where the break down is related to a bad radiator or something similar, but there are times when it might be something dangerous. You have probably seen the smoking car once in your life time.

You do not want to open the hood should you notice that the car is smoking. This could mean that it is steaming, which usually indicates an extremely overheated radiator. The radiator cap could explode and spray you with scalding fluid. There could also be a fire within your car. Opening the hood will only feed the fire by giving it oxygen. Get away from the car, and call your roadside assistant just to be sure.

Hopefully, these five tips will ensure that your trip is a safe, fun, and free of any car trouble.

This is a guest post written by Meghan. Meghan is a freelance writer, blogger and researcher from Oklahoma. She enjoys being in the outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise as well as researching new topics to expand her horizons.

bObsweep PetHair Robotic Vacuum Cleaner & Mop Review #bobsweep

10/17/2016 By Jenn 4 Comments

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Disclosure: I was provided the mentioned products to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.

I have always wanted a robotic vacuum so you know I felt like a kid in a candy store when I got the opportunity to review the bObsweep PetHair Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Mop! I hate vacuuming when I have to do my daily chores. With three kiddos and a cat I am constantly cleaning up some sort of mess and with most of my house being tile floors it seems like it gets dirtier faster than when we had carpet.

bObsweep PetHair Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Mop Specs:

Heavy-duty build tackles all the shed fur, pet dander, litter, and food particles
Longest main brush in the industry covers more ground while lifting up more dirt in just a single sweep
1000 mL dustbin
Self charging
HEPA Filtration
Fully programmable
Remote control feature
Available in red and champagne

bOb is awesome, hands down! I love that he can glide over my tile floors and easily go over my rugs without struggling. He has an auto adjust feature that allows him to move from different types of flooring which is great! The smaller mats I have in the bathrooms and kitchens he has a little trouble with but I usually just shake those out before I let him clean up those areas. Plus he has a bumper on the front so he will not damage any furniture.

He is able to pick up larger pieces of cat food when he gets to that part of my kitchen too which is great. Garfield our cat is such a piggy when it comes to his food dish.

The bObsweep PetHair Vacuum has so many great features! He charges himself when he gets tired and he is overall pretty quiet. The first few days our cat had to adjust to bOb but now he is used to him and they can coexist together nicely.

I do not know how I lived without bOb before, he’s a keeper in our home. My little one every day since we’ve had him comes home from kindergarten and loves to set him up and watch him go. Makes for great entertainment for the little ones and makes my job easier keeping up with the house not having to vacuum every other day. I can focus on keeping up with cleaning other things in the house now with bOb.

You can check out the bObsweep PetHair Vacuum on their website along with other models of bOb.

10 Savory Sweet Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving Round Up

10/12/2016 By Jenn 6 Comments

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Every year on Thanksgiving I always make the traditional sweet potato dish that my grandma made. You know the one with the little marshmallows baked in the oven, they are so sweet and delicious but this year I wanted to try a little something different. It seemed like my kids were getting sick of that recipe since I have made it almost every year since they were born, so I did a little research.

I checked out a few of my favorite blogs and came up with a list of 10 sweet potato recipes to use that look so delicious, worth giving a try this Thanksgiving. I love sweet potatoes so some of these I am sure I will make starting now. I have to try just a few to see which is the winner for my table this year (hehe). AKA, I just want to make all of them!

10 Savory Sweet Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving

Creamy Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Pressure Cook Recipes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Leeks and Sausage – Sidewalk Shoes
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mashers – Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Spicy Sweet Potato Casserole – Passion For Savings
Apple Cider Roasted Sweet Potato – This Mama Loves
Sweet Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese, Parmesan, and Thyme – Kalyn’s Kitchen
Spicy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes – Kalyn’s Kitchen
Greek Sweet Potato Salad – My Life Cookbook
Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole – Melanie Makes
Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash – leelelicious

So there you have it 10 Savory Sweet Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving Round Up! I ope you can find one if not more to serve this year for Thanksgiving or just for fall.

What are your favorite sweet potato recipes that you serve on Thanksgiving? Do you make the same thing every year or do you like to switch it up? Leave me a comment below I’d love to hear what your traditions are!

Be sure to check out my stuffing round up too!