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Review Software, Receive Starbucks

Review Software, Receive Starbucks

What if you could review software you use at work every day and receive a $10 Starbucks gift card? A for REAL gift card, not “entered into a drawing” nonsense? Well, you can! We were contacted by both Capterra and G2, two companies that let the real experts – namely...

The #1 Thing to Consider When Running Your Own Business

The #1 Thing to Consider When Running Your Own Business

As a blog mentor and digital marketing consultant, my business's online presence means everything. So today I want to share some thoughts with those of you also running an online venture - whether it's full-time, part-time, or you're hoping to use it to eventually...

DIY Carpet Deodorizer

DIY Carpet Deodorizer

Stinky carpet got you down? Most carpet deodorizers you buy from the store are this formula listed below (with potentially a few extra, not so-healthy, ingredients). But guess what? Those store bought ones are going to cost you 10x as much and there's no guarantee...

12 Must Know Thanksgiving Prep Tips

12 Must Know Thanksgiving Prep Tips

On the hunt for some Thanksgiving Day hacks? You've come to the right place! You can save time on Thanksgiving Day preparations (and any holiday) by implementing a few of these quick tips that I myself use every year. After all, the holidays should be about spending...

Must-Have Halloween Decor for Under $10!

Must-Have Halloween Decor for Under $10!

Halloween decorating is our family's all-time favorite part of the year!! We have an entire closet filled with totes of halloween decor in our house and I love it. What I don't love, though, is spending money on something that only comes out for a few weeks each year....

Pun Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is one of the best times of the year. The smells, the cooler air, and all of the decorations just put you into a fantastic mood. Being parents, however, sometimes you spend so much time on your kids' costumes that you don't have enough time to put something...

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