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Celebrating National Women's Small Business Month

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October is National Women's Small Business Month, and this year is the perfect time to celebrate the tremendous contributions of women-owned businesses in America.  Women-owned businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, services, and products to their local communities. Women entrepreneurs have faced numerous challenges over the years, but have persevered and continued to grow their businesses.  National Women's Small Business Month is an important time to recognize the hard work and dedication of these women entrepreneurs and to celebrate their achievements. It is also a time to recognize the importance of supporting and investing in women-owned businesses and to focus on initiatives that will ensure their continued success.  L et's celebrate National Women's Small Business Month by supporting and investing in women-owned businesses and their successes and recognizing their invaluable contributions to our economy. Women in Business Statistics Over

Fall Apple Pie Simmer Pot

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I don't know about you, but I get excited about fall decorating. T he change of colors is always so pretty and fall just feels like such a cozy season.  One of my other favorite things about fall is all of the wonderful scents.  Ahhh, the crisp fall air! There’s something so magical about it, and it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy all of the delicious aromas that come with the season. The rich spices like ground cinnamon and cloves bring a warmth to the air that can’t be denied.  Whether you’re cozying up to a fire, baking a delicious treat, or just taking in the sights and smells of the season, the crisp fall air, the rich spices, fresh apples, ground cinnamon, and cloves are all sure to bring a smile to your face. What's not to l ove?! DIY simmer pots are a great way to make your home smell amazing with no added chemicals or artificial fragrances. The scent of apple pie will fill your home in no time!  It only takes a few minutes and it really does make the house smell su

Sipping and Sampling: Non-Alcoholic Beer Taste Test with Kelly & Jay

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Come along for our Sipping and Sampling of non-alcoholic beer with me, Kelly, and my husband Jay. It was a great way to experience different flavors and styles without the worry of overindulging. There are a wide variety of non-alcoholic beers available, ranging from light lagers to dark ales and everything in between. A non-alcoholic beer taste test can be a fun and educational way to explore the differences between different brands. We understand that it can be difficult to give up drinking alcohol, especially if it has been part of your life for a long time. That's why we're here to let you know that there's an alternative: non-alcoholic beer. Non-alcoholic beer is becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. It has all the same flavor as regular beer but without the alcohol content. This makes it a great option for those who want to enjoy the taste of beer without the associated risks of alcohol consumption. Non-alcoholic beer can be enjoyed with friends, at parti

DIY Dollar Tree Bless This Home Fall Sign

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This DIY Bless This Home Fall sign is so adorable and easy to make using Dollar Tree products. This craft cost me all of $4. I did have some of the supplies already in my craft arsenal but even so, it’s a fraction of what you would pay for something similar at Hobby Lobby or some other home store. Prep Time 5 minutes      A ctive Time 15 minutes        Drying Time 30 minutes        Total Time 50 minutes       Difficulty Easy SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: Dollar Tree pizza pan Dollar Tree round fall sign Dollar Tree Rope Glue gun and glue stick Chalk Paint in white Faux leaves Paintbrush INSTRUCTIONS Paint the pizza pan white with chalk paint. You really only need to paint the edges. Let dry completely. Glue the round sign in the middle of the pan.  Glue the rope inside the edge of the pan. Arrange the leaves at the top of the pan/sign and glue them. If you are hanging this, you can use the twine that was originally on the sign and glue it to the back. I suggest not using the glue gun be

Easy DIY Fire Starters

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We love our fire pit and use it year-round. My husband has become a great fire starter but we found out that having a little help makes it less work to get the fire going.  I’ve been making these fire starter rolls for a couple of years now and they’re super easy and cost little to nothing to make.  Materials you need: Cardboard tubes Dryer Lint Cookie Tin Candles Wax paper Empty can or a wax pouring pot Essential oils, if you desire Pan with water Potholder Instructions : Create a double boiler by placing the empty can or pot in the pan with water. Make sure the can is clean and dry. Place the candle into the can/pot. Heat the water to melt the candle wax. Drop a few drops of essential oils in the hot wax and stir. (Below are some essential oils you may use if you would like to keep the mosquitos away.) Line the bottom of the tin with wax paper. Stand the cardboard tubes up on the end in the cookie tin.   Stuff some lint into each tube. Leave a bit of room to tuck the wax paper in. Ca