• Financial Struggles and Wins in 2020

    We had several financial struggles and wins in 2020, which was a rough year in several respects. The pandemic hit in January, and many of us were economically impacted by all of the subsequent lockdowns and restrictions.

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    Guide to Setting Effective Goals

    It is never too late to create goals, plans or intentions for the year ahead, or check in on the goals you made and assess where you are at. However, if you want to create effective goals, keep reading! I…

  • Christmas Cookie Recipe Round-Up

    The Christmas Cookie Recipe Round-Up is here! I have curated five highly-rated recipes from food bloggers around the internet to help inspire you to try a new Christmas Cookie recipe this holiday season.

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    Holiday Season Outfit Ideas

    Need some holiday season outfit inspiration? Look no further. Holiday season is upon us, which means lots of parties to dress up for.

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    Women’s Holiday Gift Guide

    The Patience & Pearls Women’s Christmas Gift Guide 2020 is here! This simplified guide is great for those of us looking to shop for our moms, sisters, besties, and other women in our lives.

  • Nesting in the Third Trimester

    Nesting in the third trimester is pretty common. Pregnant women get this huge surge of energy or motivation to start preparing for the baby’s arrival. This can include cleaning, organizing and rearranging things. I’m currently in the third trimester and…

  • Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe

    Fall is here, which means it’s time for an Easy Apple Cobbler recipe! This is a great way to use up all of those apples you picked.

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    Amazon Prime Day 2020 Shopping Guide

    Amazon Prime Day is finally here! I know I’ve been waiting on the edge of my seat wondering when the deals would go live this year, since it is usually held in July. This is one of the biggest internet…

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    Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

    Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect Fall breakfast treat. These warm, luscious and buttery rolls have the perfect hint of pumpkin spice, but still taste like your classic cinnamon roll.