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Sarah

I have two Associate’s degrees, one in Medical Assisting and the other in Computer Technician, and I am roughly five classes from a bachelor’s degree. Though I never ended up working in the medical field, I have five and a half years of experience in IT. I recently became a stay-at-home mom to my two young boys, and I’m so excited to start this adventure with them! In my spare time, I love to bake and read pretty much anything I can get my hands on.

If you’re like me, you are not a morning person. At all. The sun makes you want to hiss like a badly-mannered cat or a vampire waking from a 3,000-year sleep. I’m definitely a night owl. I’d much rather be up till the wee hours of the morning than get up at the crack of …

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So you got your hands on some new utensils. Straying away from metal or wood, you’ve opted for silicone. For some people who have been using silicone for years, they’ve got care down pat. But do you find yourself wondering if you can put those new utensils in the dishwasher? The short answer is yes, …

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You often hear of tweaks or substitutes that even the most seasoned baker has to do to their recipes occasionally, whether it be for a lack of an ingredient or, in some cases, to compensate for an allergy. One such substitution is using applesauce in place of eggs. Finding out how much applesauce to use …

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When you are setting up different rooms in your house, no doubt you want each room to have its own semblance of ambiance.  You might purchase a few things to set the right tone, like some pictures, ceramics or even some books and a bookcase. You might even theme the rooms in a certain way, and …

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It’s natural for parents to make sure their kids are safe (and feel safe) when they go through their nightly routine, tuck them into bed, and turn out the lights. Until that is, they wake up before you do, climb over the side of the crib and wander around on their own, at risk of all …

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If you have children, your number one priority is their safety. At the same time, you can’t keep them locked up inside all day to protect them from any potential outdoor threats. The ideal outdoor play area for our kids is in the backyard, preferably inside a fence. Unfortunately, not all of us are fortunate …

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