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Glamping in Arkansas
For my birthday weekend, I joined five blogger pals on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas for a new experience: Glamping! Glamping, in case you were wondering, is GLAMerous camPING. It’s the beauty of the great outdoors with a little more cushion in your camp chair, the fun of sleeping in a tent with the comfort of an electric fan, and working up to a “glisten” while hiking, knowing you’ll have access to a shower when you … Read entire article »
Florida’s 30a Beach Trip on a Budget
Vacations are something that every family needs (IMO), but planning one on very limited funds can be stressful. We love the beach, but getting (and staying) there frugally can be a real challenge. We are lucky that the nearest beach is one of the most beautiful in the world, Florida’s Emerald Coast, which is also known as the Beaches of South Walton, and sometimes just by the name of the highway that runs along it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Spending Less, Travel
One Community: June 2014
I have not been doing well keeping up with my New Year’s resolution to blog more and take part in the One Community project (more details on what it is at the bottom of the post), but I’m jumping back on the wagon! This month’s theme words were chosen by Kara. They are: road, float, sprinkler, oasis. Road We traveled to Florida at the beginning of this month. On the way through Northeast Arkansas, we marveled at the cloud formations. Float My … Read entire article »
Filed under: Garden, Not the Dishes, Travel, Write & Blog
CBD Oil for Your Menstrual Cramps and Other Monthly Symptoms
In саѕе уоu aren’t familiar, CBD (аlѕо known аѕ Cаnnаbіdіоl) is a natural соmроund fоund in саnnаbіѕ. Unlike іt’ѕ psychoactive ѕіblіng THC, CBD won’t mаkе уоu hіgh. Inѕtеаd, CBD nоt only соmbаtѕ thе psychoactive еffесtѕ of THC, but also rеlіеvеѕ раіn, reduces іnflаmmаtіоn and bеуоnd. Fоr a dеереr dive іntо whаt CBD іѕ, сhесk оut оur CBD 101 аrtісlе. Nоw bасk tо CBD аnd PMS. If уоu’rе looking for a nаturаl rеmеdу tо аllеvіаtе your ѕуmрtоmѕ, CBD іѕ уоur аnѕwеr. In аddіtіоn to a myriad оf оthеr hеаlth bеnеfіtѕ lіkе improving your ѕlеер оr enhancing your ѕеx lіfе, CBD wіll help уоu say ѕауоnаrа to PMS. Reduce brеаѕt and lоwеr аbdоmеn tеndеrnеѕѕ: According to Thecannabisradar, CBD is thе ultіmаtе nаturаl cure for hеаlіng inflamed areas lіkе breasts, ѕtоmасh аnd low back. It regulates … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Free Fun in 417 with Kids: March 13 – 20
This Week: Thursday, March 13th – Spring Break Crafternoon @ The Library Station in Springfield, 1-4pm Grades K-5. School can be fun, but it also gets boring. Drop by anytime to make awesome crafts. We’ll haul out the good stuff– glitter, glue, feathers, sand, sequins, who knows? Thursday, March 13th – Spring Break Crafternoon @ The Library Center in Springfield, 2pm Grades K-5. Get ready for the first day of spring by making something pretty. We’ll provide the supplies and you supply the … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Free Fun Events, Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
Free Fun in 417 with Kids: February 28 – March 6
This Week: Friday, February 28th – Egyptology @ The Library Center in Springfield, 2:00pm Grades K-6. Explore hieroglyphics and pyramids as we discover treasures and stories about Ancient Egypt. Friday, February 28th – Hot Dog Party with Mo Willems’ Pigeon @ Republic Branch Library, 4pm Grades K-5. Read “Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog” and party Pigeon-style with crafts and activities. Materials provided. Saturday, March 1st – Piggie Party @ Republic Branch Library, 11am PreK-Grade 1. Celebrate National Pig Day with Mo Willems’ stories about Elephant and Piggie, games and … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Free Fun Events, Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
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