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    Fancy China and KYOKU Japanese Non-Serrated Steak Knives

    When The Husband and I moved to Idaho I TRIED to get rid of a bunch of stuff. Coming from a self professed hoarder that means I gave away 3 things. One of those things was our mismatched plates, bowls and such. I decided that we should use the fancy china that we received as a wedding gift. WHY was I saving it and only using it at Christmas? Our kids aren’t going to want them after we are gone, this set just isn’t their style. While, personally, I love the design. SO why not use them!! If they break, they break. (I’m all for less dishes to wash anyway!)…

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    3 Ways to Save on Food Prep Time and Still Get Stuff Done

    Life gets busy, and it seems like you have zero time to get anything done. Or, you get one thing done only to find that nothing else on your list was completed. If this sounds like you, we’ve all been there. Life gets crazy, and it seems impossible to get everything done, promptly. So, let’s discuss some tips to save on food prep time. Luckily, there are a few ways you can save on time without feeling like you didn’t get anything done. If you’re an overachiever, cut yourself some slack – you can’t get everything done, especially if your project is going to take more time than you originally…

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    Karma Kisses Rice Tea Giveaway!

    Personally, I had never tried rice tea before, but, I jumped at the chance when the wonderful folks at Karma Kisses Tea House offered me a chance! These are the 3 teas I tried: Silky Skin Rice Tea From high in the Tibetan Himalayas, where time is still being born, comes Sea Buckthorn. Not to be confused with common buckthorn, this is one of the most nutritious fruits on the planet. Combined with organic rice, it delivers unique nutrients to nourish the skin, hair and nails. The precious fruit oils found in Sea Buckthorn, including Omegas 3, 6, and 9, and the elusive essential fatty acid, Omega-7… Silky Skin Rice…