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    Bottled Water – Why It’s Bad For The Environment!

    How often do you open a bottle of water to drink? The truth is that this is a very common thing to do, whether you reach for a bottle from the fridge, or take a bottle with you when you are out for a run. There is no problem with doing this, right? There is no harm with drinking bottled water. Well, that is not really true. Bottled water is actually no healthier to drink than a lot of tap water, and it’s also bad for the environment. The best way to get fresh water to drink in your home is actually to filter it. If you want to take…

  • Beauty Box 5 June 2017!! #BeautyBox5

    Well, here we go again. BB5 KNOWING things that I want to try.  I have been looking for a new eyeliner, a water proof one for the summer. I added to my shopping list for the next time Alice and I went shopping. Yup, we marked that off the list. June 2017 Beauty Box 5’s has some great items!!  The theme for this month is called “GET IT GIRL”.  Let GET started with what’s in the box!! JESSE’S GIRL ♥ Liquid Eyeliner: I received the color Blue Hawaii. It’s a great summer color. I think it’s a little too bright for me. But, my daughter will flip over this color. I…

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    Important Points To Consider Before Building An Extension

    Lack of space in a home can be a real headache. There are only so many times you can step over the cat, the kids and an assortment of storage crates, on every journey to the kitchen. Eventually, you start to lose patience. But, moving to a new home is not always an option, due to cost, not being able to find a suitable property or simply being happy in the street where you live. Sometimes, it’s better to extend the home you have. If you decide that building an extension is the best thing to do, there are some important things to consider before you start. Doing so can…

  • Yeeee Haw! Time To Head To The Farm!!

    This business appears to have closed. BUMMER!! Okay, just kidding. The Husband has quite convinced me to head to Montana or Idaho to live on a farm. Not yet. Lord knows he does show me some amazing houses every night. But so far my toes are still firmly planted in the sands of Sunny California. This farm is doll size. From Timy the Wooden Farm House Playset is a Barn Horse Stable WITH accessories!!    There is a lot that I really like about this farm set. First, it challenged 6-year-old Alice to put it together. Second, it’s sturdy. This set is solid and heavy. It will last through several generations…

  • Surprizeamals Series 4 Now Available! AND A Contest!!!!!

    I’m tellin’ ya Alice is one giddy little girl! Her obsession with blind bags is at an all time high! Her Surprizamals collections is growing like crazy. She sees them in the store and goes nuts! (yes, NaNa is a sucker)   Surprizamals are cute, cuddly, palm sized stuffed toys. DESIGN YOUR OWN SURPRIZAMAL CONTEST! Suprizamals wants YOUR help! You design the next cute and cuddly creature to join our line-up! The Grand Prize Winner will have their design become part of the Suprizamal family and the top 3 submissions will win the entire Series 6 collection! Simply fill out the form HERE and get going! Here is 6-year-old Alice’s…