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July 1, 2022

Visit more pay less – tips for traveling on a budget

travel maps tips for traveling on a budget

Traveling is enriching, exciting, and can even be humbling. Many people would love to travel more however, it can also be expensive. There are ways to lower travel costs and this article is about sharing the best tips for traveling…

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June 27, 2022

Cooking the basics – a simple guide for new chefs

Cooking the basics - noodle dish on white ceramic bowl

Learning how to cook can be quite overwhelming. At the same time, it is an essential life skill that everyone will need at one point or another. Even if you are not the primary cook in your household, knowing how…

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June 20, 2022

Living in the present for a transformed life

boy hugging woman during daytime living in the present

Do you ever observe children? They can be throwing a tantrum one minute and be completely over it the next. This is because they live in the moment. We tend to lose this amazing as we become adults. We rethink…

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June 17, 2022

Travel items – the basics you need to have

flat lay photography of camera, book, and bag and other travel items

I love to travel, and I have had the privilege to go on many vacations as well as work trips. I have traveled alone, as a couple, and with children of various ages. More often than I’d like to admit,…

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June 13, 2022

Best recipes with fall vegetables and fruits you will love

Fall vegetables and fruits - person holding four red apples

Seasonal eating has so many benefits for yourself and the environment. With that said, I realize it might be challenging to come up with new recipes for seasonal produce that your family will love. This is why I’d like to…

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June 10, 2022

Fall cleaning guide for a beautiful and cozy home

Fall cleaning - beautiful fall flower arrangement on a wooden surface in front of a window.

Why is it that we all hear about spring cleaning but very few talk about fall cleaning? In my opinion, fall cleaning is equally if not more important. During the spring and summer, we go in and out of the…

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June 6, 2022

An active lifestyle today for a better tomorrow

Active lifestyle - woman jumping on green mountains

An active lifestyle has been linked to increased longevity and reduced premature death in adults. Most of us know we should be active. However, knowing we should and implementing tactics to make this happen are two very different things. This…

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June 3, 2022

Outstanding all-inclusive resort packing list – to take away the stress

Resort packing list - image shows 3 books and a pair of sunglasses on a table. Behind you see the ocean and some chairs and beach umbrellas.

For many of us, vacations are the best part of life. However, packing for the vacation can be stressful as you worry you will forget something important. If you plan a vacation to an all-inclusive hotel, I have the ultimate…

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May 30, 2022

12 simple meals kids can make with little help

Meals kids can make

We all must eat. Every day, several times a day and someone needs to make that food. If you are a parent, and I assume you are since you clicked on this article, you will make thousands of meals for…

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May 27, 2022

List of chores for teenagers to make your life easier

Chores for teenagers

Our job as parents is to prepare our children for the future. There is a time and a place for everything, and the teenage years are a great time to teach them how to perform basic tasks and take care…

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May 23, 2022

Sustainable product examples – for the love of our planet

Our planet needs our help. Most of us have heard the gloomy statistics, yet so many choose to be a bystander to this problem. Now is the time to act and make a difference in this world. This article will…

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May 20, 2022

Smoky Mountains vacation – how to plan a phenomenal adventure

Smoky mountains vacation north carolina

Our family loves visiting national parks and having nature-oriented vacations. I find it so recharging and grounding. There is nothing like spending time in nature to put life in perspective. This article is all about planning a Smoky Mountains vacation….

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May 17, 2022

Easy recipes for college students – 15 fantastic meal ideas

Easy recipes for college students

Whether you are the parent of a young adult leaving for college or a student, you are likely concerned with food. More specifically, you probably wonder what can I make that is easy, healthy, budget-friendly, and not boring? Well, today…

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May 14, 2022

Clean bathroom checklist – for the ultimate beautiful home

clean bathroom checklist

Let me start by saying this. Cleaning the bathroom is probably my least favorite chore. At the same. time, a clean bathroom is so important to have a sanitary home. It comes right after having a clean kitchen in my…

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May 8, 2022

How to improve gut health for outstanding well being

Improve gut health

The topic of gut health has been on the rise for the past several years. More research and studies about the gut and the microbiome are coming out each year. We understand better than ever how key of a role…

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About me

Catherine Baker

Hi,My name is Catherine. I am a French Canadian/Quebec native who's been living in the United States since 2004. I live with my husband, 2 teenagers, and our sweet little Shishon dog.I work full time outside the house (well, inside the house

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