Author Archives: carrie

About carrie

I am a mother of two, wife and professional. I work; I sew; I do crafts; I cook; I support my family; I race; I live. I have been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine Headaches and I refuse to let them control my life. I live my life to the fullest and try to find ways to enjoy it as much as possible. I am living with a plethora of food sensitivities. But I am living life. I am enjoying life.

Spin Cup

Posted on August 24, 2015 by carrie

I recently ordered this great spin cup from Amazon for my sweet 3 1/2 year old nephew B. It is awesome in that it the top spins while he is drinking. I love that it encourages him to more water. … Continue reading →

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Matcha

Posted on August 9, 2015 by carrie

I have decided to give green tea a try, but hot tea really isn’t my thing. I have discovered Matcha and I love it. I recently received a bag of Enzo Matcha to review and absolutely love it. The flavor … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Update

Posted on August 7, 2015 by carrie

I am so excited to be updating our downstairs bathroom. We recently installed the  #aquadance 6 function shower head and we love it. The shower is small, really small, so having a fixed mount showered is great because it takes … Continue reading →

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When life gives you lemons…

Posted on July 22, 2015 by carrie

It is summer and lemon is such a wonderful light flavor. It is the essence of summer. I have been craving lemony summery deliciousness. Plus I needed to find a delectable lemon cupcake as I will be making cupcakes for … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Tower

Posted on July 14, 2015 by carrie

Both hubby and I had been to Devil’s Tower when we were kids and loved it. We decided to make a stop at Devil’s Tower on our trip from the Black Hills to the Quigley Shoot. Devil’s Tower is located … Continue reading →

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Harney Peak

Posted on July 14, 2015 by carrie

While we were planning our trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we decided as a family that we wanted to climb Harney Peak. Harney Peak is the highest point in the state of South Dakota. In fact, it … Continue reading →

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Badlands

Posted on July 13, 2015 by carrie

On our trip to Quigley, we spent a day in the Badlands of South Dakota. As a kid we sent a week every summer camping on the Conata Basin. My parents actually spend their honeymoon camping and shooting prairie dogs in … Continue reading →

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DIY Foaming Handsoap

Posted on July 12, 2015 by carrie

As I said before, i have been working hard to replace some of the basic items we use in our home with homemade versions. I love my essential oils and love removing some of the crazy ingredients. I am not … Continue reading →

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Making Lip Balm

Posted on July 11, 2015 by carrie

I love my essential oils. I have been working hard at replacing many of the health and beauty products we buy with ones that we make. I finally decided to take on lip balm. I bought 50 of the cute … Continue reading →

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Amazon reviews 

Posted on July 9, 2015 by carrie

My friend Julie recently posted on Facebook about all the free and nearly free things she gets in exchange for her honest and unbiased reviews. I was intrigued. After some advice from Julie I signed up on a couple different … Continue reading →

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