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“There’s life, death and everything in between” – Tami Kraus

Mopping Hack

MOPPING HACK

Recently, I’ve seen Influencers blogging about the next “it” mop that is going to wow me.  I’m sure the hefty price tag will be the only thing that wows me.  Don’t get me wrong, 6 months ago I probably would have ‘swiped up’ for the wow worthy mop.  What’s changed is that I recently learned …

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Phone Sanitizing Device

Phone Sanitizing Device

The COVID-19 virus is no joke.  Never before in my lifetime has travelling, schools, offices and major sporting events been closed or cancelled.  I have four kids in college who were all told their universities are closed until the end of the month.  Ella and Jenna both had flights this week that they cancelled.  Rick …

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Butter cookie recipe

Butter Cookie Recipe

I’m a mom to four kids in college.  We have the bases covered with a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior and three of the four kids are at school out of state.  Occasionally I’ll throw together a care package of cookies to send them.    Let’s begin by disclaiming I am not a “kitchen person“.  …

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inbetweener style do's

Inbetweener Style Do’s

Inbetweener Style is to dress age appropriate and stylish while looking effortlessly put together and classy.   Last week I posted a blog on Inbetweener Style Don’ts.  Today, it’s the style Do’s.  Start by not focusing on trends.  Inbetweeners should always lean toward wearing the classics.  The key is to look effortless instead of looking like …

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inbetweener style don'ts

Inbetweener Style Don’ts

As an inbetweener (in between young and old), there are do’s and don’ts to what styles are and are not appropriate.   The Do’s are the looks for inbetweeners that are age appropriate and are sophisticated, classy, cultured and give an over-all put together look for the wearer.  The Don’ts are looks that make an inbetweener …

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10 new year resolutions for inbetweeners

10 New Year Resolutions for Inbetweeners

I consider myself an “inbetweener”.  In between young and old.  You’re an inbetweener too if you’re between being a youth and old age.   Here are 10 New Year resolutions for inbetweeners.  A short list of achievable (and mostly common sense) resolutions for those in between young and old that you should do this year for …

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Death of holiday traditions

Accepting the Loss of Holiday Traditions

Have college kids and your family holiday traditions out of whack?  I can relate!  This year all four of our kids are in college.  Indeed, it’s a wonderful time watching our “mini” adults become independent.  However, with neophyte adults,  I’m also watching our family time and traditions slowly whittle away.  Holiday time together and traditions …

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