Author: MamatheFox

Worth Melting For Giveaway Hop Sign Up

 

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 4/1  – 4/15
Start time: April 1 – 9:00 am EST
End time:  April 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 4/16. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
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Snow Much Fun Hop Sign Up

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 3/16 – 3/31
Start time: March 16  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  March 31 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 4/1. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Its a Great Day for Pi Giveaway Hop Sign Up

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 3/1 – 3/15
Start time: March 1  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  March 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 3/16. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Snow-Body Like You Giveaway Hop Sign Up

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 2/16 – 2/28
Start time: Feb 16  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  Feb 28 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 3/1. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
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In Everything Give Thanks Giveaway

Welcome to the In Everything Give Thanks Giveaway Hop

 

This hop we are pleased to be working with the American Diabetes Association by giving away their new Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook.

This Instant Pot–authorized cookbook from the experts at the American Diabetes Association contains 90 easy, diabetes-friendly recipes made with simple ingredients that will easily transform into mouth-watering meals.

 

 

Enter for your chance to win 1 copy of the Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook.

 

 

With all the holiday planning and meals being crafted you are probably likely to have at least one diabetic at your holiday gathering. MamatheFox’s mother has diabetes and does her best to regulate how she eats to help maintain a healthy glucose level. By using the recipes in this new cookbook I can use my Instant Pot to make us tasty meals that are perfect for her dietary needs. Whether you are a diabetic or not, these recipes are perfect for any healthy conscious family.

Hugs Kisses Valentine Wishes Sign Up

 

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 2/1 – 2/15
Start time: Feb 1  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  Feb 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on  2/16. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
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Best Day Every Hop Sign Up

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 1/16 – 1/31
Start time: Jan 16  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  Jan 31 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on  2/1. Events must be open to US entrants.

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Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
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This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

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3…2…1..Giveaway Hop Sign Up

 

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 1/1 – 1/15
Start time: Jan 1  – 9:00 am EST
End time:  Jan 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on  1/16. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com)

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

 

 

 

Make Life Easier for Yourself At Home

 

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As a parent, it feels as if there is never any time to stop, collect yourself, and move onto the next task. Even when it feels like you have gotten a second, just a second to yourself, something else happens that drags you straight back in.

 

Having no time to stop and rest can wreak havoc on your well being, both mental and physical. By always being on the go, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. With everything needing to be done one after the other immediately, you quickly burn yourself out. However, there are solutions, so here are four ways to make life easier for you at home. 

 

Cut Down On Your Stuff

 

If you find yourself continuously tidying up and rearranging toys, books, games, shoes, clothes, and everything else in the house, it’s probably a sign that you have too much stuff. 

 

The good news is that you don’t need to keep this stuff. The bad news is that your family may not be too happy about you getting rid of their things. So, find a compromise and go through items that they are pleased with donating or throwing away. The less stuff, the less mess, and the more comfortable life will be. 

 

Organize and Thrive

 

Getting organized is another way of making your life infinitely more straightforward. Instead of waiting until the end of every week to get your chores done, you can compartmentalize them and do a little bit here and a little bit there throughout the week. 

 

Giving yourself something to do each day may feel like more work, but it will minimize how much you need to do. By creating a schedule, you make it easier for yourself to keep on top of everything and saves you from falling behind. 

 

Let Technology Do the Hard Work

 

What good is technology if we can’t use it to make our lives easier? WhatsApp helps us contact friends in an instant, and Photoshop keeps you looking youthful even if you don’t feel that way any longer, but you can also use technology to make your home life more manageable. 

 

Things like the Google Home helps you control the temperature of your house, remind you to stock up items in the refrigerator, and give yourself a soundtrack for your dinner party. Likewise, improved household items like the electric mop make cleaning much more relaxed and efficient, so you’ll have more time in the day. 

 

Pick your Battles

 

Along with organization and the wonders of technology, you can also make your life easier by picking your battles with your partner, kids, parents, pets, and neighbors. Negative interactions can massively affect your mental space, so recognizing when it is best not to engage will help you deal better with these issues. 

 

By refusing to lower yourself to others’ levels, you can focus more on you and making yourself happy. Let them worry about being grumpy while you focus on living an easy life. 

 

The Easy Life

 

Everyone dreams of an easy life, but such a life does not come overnight. Instead, it requires dedication, intelligence, and a little bit of luck. Once you manage to find the sweet spot to an easy life, though, you’ll never look back. 

 

Improve Your Home’s Personality

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Your home should be a place of sanctuary and security, and it should also reflect your own character. With your interior design choices, you can showcase your home’s personality and create the perfect environment for yourself, your family, and your guests. So whether you choose an interior designer for house or you do it all yourself, make sure you are going with how you deeply feel and not a spur of the moment choice.

If you’re unsure where to start, take a look at our top tips for improving your home’s personality now…

  1. Play with color

A fresh coat of paint can transform a house into a home, so don’t be afraid to be daring. The colors you choose will showcase each room and create the ambiance you’re after. As one of the easiest and most effective ways of injecting personality into your home, choosing the right colors should be one of your first tasks.

Although many people opt for a neutral palette at home, this doesn’t mean you should avoid brighter colors. If you’re unsure about painting a whole wall or an entire room in a bright color, choose something more sedate as a base and incorporate a brighter accent color instead. If you’re not sure whether it would look good and want an expert opinion, hire a firm that specializes in interior design Billings or anywhere near your home. They might be able to figure out what’s best for your home.

  1. Install statement furniture

Your furniture needs to be functional, but this doesn’t stop it from being an integral element of your interior design. Innovative manufacturers retailers, such as Joybird, offer a wide range of designs, which will give you inspiration for your own home. Whether you prefer a contemporary look or a more traditional feel, statement furniture can reflect your home’s personality perfectly.

With customizable pieces, you can create bespoke furniture to adorn your home. As well as being supremely functional, this is a great way to develop a unique environment inside your home. When you want your home to showcase your signature style, this is the perfect way to do it.

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  1. Hang artwork and pictures

Artwork is a fabulous was to decorate your home and it lends itself to regular modifications too. By creating designated spaces for pictures, sculptures, and photographs, you can simply change the content whenever you feel like it. However, do choose an artwork that goes well on your wall! Maybe your own portrait or having your favorite picture on a canvas hanging on the wall or even celebrities’ like the ones you can find in Charles Saatchi‘s or other art collector’s galleries! However, there are a few things to keep in mind when decorating your wall with a painting or a canvas print, such as choosing smaller pieces for narrow walls and larger canvas wall art pieces for bigger ones. You can also arrange the canvas pieces asymmetrically to achieve a nice ‘organic’ balance. If you don’t have one, you can order canvas photo prints UK or from any other nearby location to take your interior design game to the next level.

As well as enabling you to keep up with the latest interior design trends, changing your artwork ensures your home reflects your own evolution through life. If you have a creative flair yourself, why not hang some original pieces of family portraits to really make your home your own?

  1. Focus on the entrance

When you’re redesigning your home, you may not give too much thought to the entrance area or hallway. While you may not spend much of your time in this part of the property, you’ll pass through it every day. When you arrive home, it’s important to walk into a welcoming atmosphere, so make sure your entrance area plays a significant role in your interior design plans.

Creating your perfect home

When you allow your home’s personality to be on show, you’ll find you feel more relaxed and happier when you’re in your property. As well as being your sanctuary, your beloved home will become a place to relax, entertain and have fun when you inject it with your own character.