Author: Crystal

Hi, I'm Crystal! Mother of 1 human, 3 cats, and a glorified housewife to a fantastic man. Let's have fun and enjoy life together!
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How to Have a Great Holiday Season Without Being Broke-Ass

So, here's the deal: Everybody and they mama is broke this year. If it's not inflation, it's lack of job opportunities. And with a combination of both, not a lot of people have money this year. With Hanukkah wrapping up, and Christmas just around the corner, this post may be a little too late for some people. But for a lot who still want a festive season without breaking
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My New Sight Words Workbook is on Sale!

Hello family! Once again, I've created a workbook for young children to practice their writing! I'm so excited about this workbook and I've worked very hard on it. I know when Bear was younger, we used a lot of sight words workbooks and it helped him read and recognize words at a very early age. With this book, your child can color, trace words, and find the letters and
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What is Better for Your Wine: Stanley or Yeti?

I'll be the first to admit it: I couldn't see the hype of the Stanley cups that every soccer mom seems to have. Sure, they come in a variety of different colors and you can even customize them if you want. But what was the big idea? Isn't that right, Hugo? What's the big idea? https://youtu.be/ZYmMfIag6hs?si=9-EuooEFDD6TdZRV (Bear and I used to watch this cartoon all the time when he was
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Nah, For Real…BuzzBallz Will Get You F*cked Up

Now, I'm not a heavy drinker. I'm actually known for my super light tolerance. I usually have one beer and that's it. Or one glass of wine and that's it. Or maybe a shot or two of vodka and that's it. You see where I'm going with this? I used to drink socially when I was in college and in my 20's. I'm sure most people did as well.
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7 Amazing Tips for a Safe Halloween!

By now, if you're a Halloween veteran (and most of you should be!), you already know the do's and don'ts of Halloween. However, if you're new to the Halloween game and you're going out this year, here are some tips to make your Halloween safe as possible. Now, this only applies to those who go trick-or-treating, but I will add some tips for those who are staying at home!
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The Many Ways Cinnamon Oil Will Change Your Life

I'm a big fan of cinnamon and I use it often. Every time I bake something sweet, I put some cinnamon in it, even if the recipe doesn't explicitly call for it. I burn cinnamon oil a lot in my home to make it smell more warm and cozy. While I don't typically ingest or topically use cinnamon oil (and please get a doctor's advice if you do!), I
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Life Update! Where Have I Been, Yo?

https://youtu.be/ZYmMfIag6hs?si=Dy9K9sGe0csqZFBN I always watched this cartoon when Bear was a baby so we both could learn Russian. The cartoon no longer airs but I love the theme song. Hello family! I hope all of you are doing wonderful and great. I haven't blogged in a week. While that's not a big deal to you, it's a huge deal to me since I've been blogging rather frequently. I got into a
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Why Being Too Honest Will Actually Hurt YOU.

As I've read and listened to various snippets over the past week about Jada Pickett Smith's forthcoming tell-all memoir and some of the devastating revelations, I wonder some things other people have: Why? Now, hear me out: I'm all for people speaking their truth whatever their truth is. The Bible says the truth shall set you free and apparently, it works for a lot of people. And for some people,
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The One Piece of Tech I Can’t Live Without!

Technology. The word either scares, intrigues, or excites you. It seems something new is being created every day to make our lives simpler - or more complicated. Let's face it, we all have had moments when we're staring at a computer screen and trying to figure out how and when to press certain buttons and being confused as hayle while we do it. But there is one piece of