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Why Ditching Candles + Wall Plug-Ins are Important & What We Use Instead
This post contains affiliate links that I do make a small commission on if you click them. They come at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. If you already follow Little Southern Life and subscribe to my newsletter, you know all about why I choose essential oils. If not, HEY THERE! I am so excited to share another switch to safer that I’ve made in my household and I hope will inspire you to make in yours. When I was pregnant with my first child, Nolan, I kept getting debilitating headaches. I knew nothing about essential oils but when I reached out to…
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Why I Strive to Live a Purpose-Drive Life + Ways You Can As Well
Why do I strive to lead a purpose-driven life? First, I want to fully explain what a purpose-driven life is. Living a life of purpose simply means to exist with an intent. What that intent is can be different for us all. Look past your every day responsibilities and that’s where your real purpose of living lies. To make this a reality, you have to start waking up everyday with it in the forefront of your mind. Remember your goals. Whatever it is that you find yourself thinking about even when you’re not putting your brain on it is often the purpose we have. I have struggled for so long…
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Nap Time Tips From A Crunchy Mom of Five
This post is in partner with Lovevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read their disclaimer page for more information. Five kids and many years of trying all the things has given me lots of insight on getting your toddlers to nap. Sometimes that nap struggle is so overwhelming and has left me feeling really confused as what to do. Why is it so hard to get a child to willingly take a nap? I can say that all of my babies were very different but there are a few common trends that I was able to see with each of them and when I focused on these…
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Why I Choose A Toy Subscription For My Babies
This post is in partner with Loveevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. After having five kids, it’s safe to say that I know what my kids need/what best fit in our lifestyle verses what is a waste of money and won’t get used. One of the things I swear by and wish I had figured out before my fourth kid came along is the benefit that a toy subscription box can bring. These are personalized shipments of toys shipped directly to your doorstep verses you having to go into a store and walk around until you find the exact combo…
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Amanda’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Can you believe that Mothers Day is right around the corner? Somehow, it sneaks up on me every single year. I’m so excited for a day to celebrate all the amazing things it takes to be a mom. I love waking up on Mother’s Day morning and really thinking about all the blessings I have in my life because I am a mom. Don’t get me wrong, mom life is the hardest and most challenging thing I’ve ever done. But those precious kids are my world and I wouldn’t change it for anything. Let’s avoid a panicked call to your local florist by your husband for a last-minute floral arrangement…
