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Universal Yums: The MOST Delicious snacks from Israel

Comment on Universal Yums: The MOST Delicious snacks from Israel thatgirljen June 4, 2019

If you’re thinking about trying Universal Yums, but want to get an idea about what’s in the box, then check out my pics of our YUM YUM (medium) box. I love reading the fun facts. We’re learning about a new land and its culture, while enjoying snacks from that country! […]

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Universal Yums is a FUN Subscription Snack Service

Comment on Universal Yums is a FUN Subscription Snack Service thatgirljen June 4, 2019

Since we homeschool, I try to find creative ways to make pretty much EVERYTHING a learning opportunity. Sure, it might get tiresome for the rest of the family, because there’s always something to learn about, but sometimes… it’s FUN! Right? Other times, learning can be- YUMMY. We’ve recently ordered a […]

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Homeschooling and summertime.

Comment on Homeschooling and summertime. thatgirljen May 24, 2019

It’s almost the end of the year for school kids all over the United States. I’ve heard some moms and dads complain about what to do with their kids while they have off for the summertime. Sure there might be a family vacation or two, but that won’t keep the […]

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Prytania Cottage at the Creole Gardens in New Orleans, Louisiana

Comment on Prytania Cottage at the Creole Gardens in New Orleans, Louisiana thatgirljen May 15, 2019

I’ve been to NOLA more than a couple of handfuls of times. It’s the kind of city that lures my family toward it with good food, interesting architecture, a colored history, and music filling the air. New Orleans has so much more to offer than “stumbling around the streets with […]

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Beauty and the Me

Comment on Beauty and the Me thatgirljen May 14, 2019

Oh! I just love Love LOVE makeup. It’s kinda my biggest vice. Make up: from skin care products to color, there’s not enough skin to slather stuff upon, or swipe the latest palettes across. So here I am thinking about what to review this month, and I realize, it was right […]

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Your car and the interest rate. useful advice, save big.

Comment on Your car and the interest rate. useful advice, save big. thatgirljen May 9, 2019

I kept my last vehicle for 16 years. Although she was still running smooth, and looked pretty decent for being an “older but paid for vehicle” I decided to trade her in. I wanted newer safety features, bluetooth and well, that new car smell! I shopped around and like Cinderella, […]

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You can’t afford that extra bill!

Comment on You can’t afford that extra bill! thatgirljen May 2, 2019

You might have read that I’m kinda a bit of a budgeterian. I believe in the B word. It’s been working for me and my family for over 2 years now. Life on a budget is a choice. Once you accept it and agree to it, it really can work […]

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Did you know there’s Elephants in TEXAS?

Comment on Did you know there’s Elephants in TEXAS? thatgirljen April 29, 2019

I’ve always loved elephants. They were featured in a few Disney animated classics, and are part of my childhood. As a kid, I got to ride an elephant at Busch Gardens, in Florida. It was the 70’s and we weren’t as well informed as we are now. Elephants also happen […]

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FabFitFun – the $5 Friend Box Rocks

Comment on FabFitFun – the $5 Friend Box Rocks thatgirljen April 23, 2019

So LP was kinda bummed when my FFF box arrived. I decided to surprise her with a friend box. $5 well spent, and now she’s got her own subscription! LOL Gotta start them young with health and beauty stuff! The starter box is a great to introduce her (my pre-teen) […]

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FFF: FabFitFun Spring 2019 Review

Comment on FFF: FabFitFun Spring 2019 Review thatgirljen April 23, 2019

For as much as I love beauty products, one would have thought that I’d have jumped on the FabFitFun bandwagon when it first hit the market. *Save $10 on your first FabFitFun box and use my referral link now! However, I was overwhelmed with all the other less expensive box […]

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