tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43776865520656042562024-03-16T14:52:54.984-04:00A Lucky LadybugWelcome to A Lucky Ladybug!! As a work at home mother of 3, I am always coming up with new ways to be green savvy, save money, and give my children the best things possible. I hope to share as much information as I can with everyone. This includes brutally honest product reviews, great giveaways, green friendly tips, awesome recipes/entertaining ideas and much more!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-67573810455949021862022-05-25T11:39:00.003-04:002022-05-25T11:39:33.056-04:00How To Build a Greener Dream Home*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><br>
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</script><div><div> When thinking of hunger and starvation, a picture of the commercials showcasing the children overseas who are meant to tug on your heartstrings comes to mind. Right? But how often do you consider your next-door neighbor? Or your kids' friend who maybe doesn't pack quite enough for himself at lunchtime? Food insecurity in the US is just as real as the beautiful souls you see on the tv. It is hard thinking about this being an issue in our very own communities. You feel uncomfortable or even powerless in the face of this very real problem so close to home. Fortunately, there are very tangible ways you can help.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2022/03/3-ways-to-combat-food-insecurity-in-us.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-221451482169045792021-10-01T09:06:00.001-04:002021-10-01T09:06:13.901-04:00Why Psychological Treatment Through Virtual Simulation Is Important*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><div><br><div><div> During the evolution of technology, digital therapy has surpassed remote mental health sessions (via video cameras). Individuals have more options available to choose if they prefer a therapeutic method that includes visual imagery. <a href="https://getrey.com/" target="_blank">Online mental health counseling</a> specialists utilize imaginal scenarios combined with traditional communication.<span></span></div></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/10/why-psychological-treatment-through.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-81523240955431013982021-08-27T16:12:00.000-04:002021-08-27T16:12:58.960-04:006 Natural Ways to Use Aromatic Oils*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><br>
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</script><div><div> Earth harbors many different species of life. There are millions of plants and animals that have called this planet home for billions of years and many more, including humans, that will continue to reside here well into the future. Due to the longevity of the planet, people tend to treat its resources as though they are unlimited, which is far from the case. Forms of energy like oil, coal, natural gases, and nuclear power, once depleted, can't be replenished. Once consumed, these forms of energy also create gas emissions that are harmful to the atmosphere. There are however renewable resources that can be utilized to ensure that the planet remains a habitable place for its current and future occupants. Here are five sources of renewable energy that you can use today.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/08/5-renewable-energy-sources.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-800721421794166052021-07-13T15:37:00.000-04:002021-07-13T15:37:16.210-04:00Top 5 Art Styles That You Should Know<div><div>*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a></div><div> You'd be surprised to find that artists like <a href="https://twitter.com/ashleylongshore" target="_blank">Ashley Longshore</a> know all the different types of art styles. If you're trying to pursue a career in art, you should know the following 5 common art styles. Keep reading to find out more.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/07/top-5-art-styles-that-you-should-know.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-66890414169425335262021-06-30T17:48:00.001-04:002021-06-30T17:48:16.450-04:00The Easiest Garden You'll Ever Grow w/ Leaf'd Subscription Box - #Review<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DSGXUyH6YqlKv7kxYOLlubVRQisQxaSOgbq0LD33rBs0qK81K_VjFmkw256JfcUUKn_UoF5mWNDQCVvA0wxkd-FpFmXiYxfWS8o6pIJHIocfKk_y8r5qu7VBkkkZo4_mReN3qpHzRiM/s1638/84515658_118695899685250_1698558290239160320_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DSGXUyH6YqlKv7kxYOLlubVRQisQxaSOgbq0LD33rBs0qK81K_VjFmkw256JfcUUKn_UoF5mWNDQCVvA0wxkd-FpFmXiYxfWS8o6pIJHIocfKk_y8r5qu7VBkkkZo4_mReN3qpHzRiM/s320/84515658_118695899685250_1698558290239160320_n.jpg"></a></div><div>As you all know I am always trying to find creative ways to garden and especially with the kiddos. Not only do I love growing my own foods but I love teaching my children the importance of being self sufficient. Gardening is one of the easiest ways to do so! However, not everyone has a green thumb and some don't even know where to start. So when I discovered Leaf'd Box, I knew it was something I wanted to share with all my family, neighbors, and readers.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/06/the-easiest-garden-youll-ever-grow-w.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-26216123593282307142021-05-20T21:09:00.003-04:002021-05-21T15:32:50.151-04:00Exploring New Game Play This Summer w/ Pokémon Sword and Shield #Review #ad #Nintendo<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNNttI3WwdRfeOVEayBtAftv_Pp1QYJVgBurxf9EJzqb8mHFkA5qa21I3yDeAOuA_yaJt1WSpXs9vqW5nJcWpaoamztj9KtZokfvpD061eQJyqr-inlVzH78yZd2A2I2lrtMlJhwMprk/s2048/Pokemon_Sword_and_Pokemon_Shield_Combined_Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1055" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNNttI3WwdRfeOVEayBtAftv_Pp1QYJVgBurxf9EJzqb8mHFkA5qa21I3yDeAOuA_yaJt1WSpXs9vqW5nJcWpaoamztj9KtZokfvpD061eQJyqr-inlVzH78yZd2A2I2lrtMlJhwMprk/s320/Pokemon_Sword_and_Pokemon_Shield_Combined_Logo.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br>Nintendo is not only a classic in our gaming household but the Switch is has become a family favorite. We even have two consoles and it still isn't enough for everyone to play equally. With the world the way it is, a variety of entertainment is key for kids, especially when being stuck at home. The Switch has been the perfect console for our family because of it's flexible game play and portability. <span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/05/exploring-new-game-play-this-summer-w.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-56402884405655025342021-05-05T10:07:00.000-04:002021-05-05T10:07:08.160-04:00Family Fun w/ Nintendo Switch eShop Anywhere Anytime<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPCicKrynEjFz6hEbcC0JRFUmYokxJFWWaZBrzO1MFxKjHtSl62MYKJjDOvbkOVCobKFBEf_IPOGFUC7H-UaA5UV9dqjJDwBvPA3vFXRze8bZ48Bj2tzCVVVu0aIW1-oWoJ4msX5Op9Y/s400/13138816_1025939437490509_1827627750936743506_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPCicKrynEjFz6hEbcC0JRFUmYokxJFWWaZBrzO1MFxKjHtSl62MYKJjDOvbkOVCobKFBEf_IPOGFUC7H-UaA5UV9dqjJDwBvPA3vFXRze8bZ48Bj2tzCVVVu0aIW1-oWoJ4msX5Op9Y/s320/13138816_1025939437490509_1827627750936743506_n.png"></a></div><br>Boy has the world changed over the last year for families all around the world. A little over a year ago, the world seemed to have little time for family and what we once believed was essential, isn't even a thought now. Our family has found a deeper meaning to this eye opening time and shifted our focus within. We stopped working past "work hours", put down our phones, turned off the news, and we focused on one thing - FAMILY.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/05/family-fun-w-nintendo-switch-eshop.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-39430854956844838382021-03-25T14:05:00.000-04:002021-03-25T14:05:41.140-04:004 Facts about Water Treatment<div><div>*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a></div><div> Water treatment and purification are integral to the functioning of the modern world. Not only do people need clean water for drinking and washing, they also use water for a variety of industrial capacities. Because water is a finite resource, it must be recycled and reused, which means it must be cleaned after each use. Here are four facts about water treatment.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/03/4-facts-about-water-treatment.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-25683348654512101632021-03-23T10:29:00.000-04:002021-03-23T10:29:02.282-04:00Gettin' Girlie w/ Ella Bella Hollywood Mirror - #Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGXOPrvzvpPZOWn3t5S16t_WyR9BrEHPXHGerJqO4ymVC7plNQHYagDBVcyztuALgTwIvK-Xy_cF1-2jP214DzvuqUAYDW1Rn7BNW-Dfk9KRBgzuPH_BnPuEYWzGplcpMPCWR-QODVBA/s1500/7134%252BmR6ydL._SL1500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGXOPrvzvpPZOWn3t5S16t_WyR9BrEHPXHGerJqO4ymVC7plNQHYagDBVcyztuALgTwIvK-Xy_cF1-2jP214DzvuqUAYDW1Rn7BNW-Dfk9KRBgzuPH_BnPuEYWzGplcpMPCWR-QODVBA/s320/7134%252BmR6ydL._SL1500_.jpg"></a></div><br><div>This mom of boys doesn't get much in the way of girlie, so one of my requirements for the new house was a master bathroom/master suite. Not that I spend a lot of time getting dolled up but I wanted my own private place free from sharing a space with a bunch of little boys. When I discovered the <a href="https://amzn.to/3lJCeb5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ella Bella Hollywood style mirror</a>, I knew right away that I wanted it for my new master bathroom. <span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/03/gettin-girlie-w-ella-bella-hollywood.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-81105087827401944352021-03-18T10:28:00.002-04:002021-03-18T10:28:50.407-04:00A New Kind of Healthy w/ CBD Living - Review<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WQL3qM0DuuMti3e4Hv22GH8fbWouPTaLnuqUsW6KNWiOatVrkh_O2c_QEIRF5c_GUut7D80gbSv9skdFdL64UivBrToQ4MSfjqwaZH86vheyrsT2PQpMMcxlLUxmZdeycdTnL_s3hXg/s400/45220838_1388917454573718_6318732379519188992_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WQL3qM0DuuMti3e4Hv22GH8fbWouPTaLnuqUsW6KNWiOatVrkh_O2c_QEIRF5c_GUut7D80gbSv9skdFdL64UivBrToQ4MSfjqwaZH86vheyrsT2PQpMMcxlLUxmZdeycdTnL_s3hXg/w200-h200/45220838_1388917454573718_6318732379519188992_n.png" width="200"></a></div>This post has been kind of a complicated one for me to write because I am still in the process of learning of the CBD industry, the many benefits, and the technology/science behind it all. It's taken me a very, VERY long time to come around to this industry and the idea that CBD is a very beneficial ingredient. After seeing what it has done for both my sister and a close friend of mine, I began my research.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/03/a-new-kind-of-healthy-w-cbd-living.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-422482199143283062021-03-09T14:54:00.001-05:002021-03-09T14:54:16.528-05:00Waterhawk™ Smart Showerhead is Our Home Superhero <div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFtzZGkLN1Awc9pBAMIeFnS8odeAAcmVgSCum-oFCgP_OleMOl4C7aMztW8CcJY5BT66fG9tzhhj6pjrfk9bFxRWYe17u73C8euTgj-lIKP_LdGWmhrD7sed_3tglYuMnn5tRf7pB-L4/s300/WH_Blue-drop-shadow-300x163.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFtzZGkLN1Awc9pBAMIeFnS8odeAAcmVgSCum-oFCgP_OleMOl4C7aMztW8CcJY5BT66fG9tzhhj6pjrfk9bFxRWYe17u73C8euTgj-lIKP_LdGWmhrD7sed_3tglYuMnn5tRf7pB-L4/s0/WH_Blue-drop-shadow-300x163.png"></a></div>We recently moved into a new home and like anyone, we have begun making lots of changes to make the house "our home". However, we aren't just personalizing it to be our own. We knew this was our forever home which we were going to make as self sustainable and efficient as we could. There are literally pages to our project list for each area of the house but we knew we wanted to start in the most "used" area of the home - the bathrooms. Between having a houseful of boys and being a family of five, we feel our bathrooms are a key part of our home. <span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/03/waterhawk-smart-showerhead-is-our-home.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-16454697505600815152021-02-25T12:27:00.001-05:002021-02-25T12:27:50.705-05:00Healthy Home Updates Made Easy w/ Brondell<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0edrq1M-Hgs2r-QnSVgDfa8HMsyt29_1CoOJb7UQMu5nv9xi0b1RI3ug0l4PQIjH9WzHgPjKJdAsjEfQzVpHVPCWoPBxtGcqaXO_gbd9KOtQVpWecU0m8iBUJBwCrbRqGWuc2LnY5BE/s640/75242263_10164055963680651_5379599514238622674_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0edrq1M-Hgs2r-QnSVgDfa8HMsyt29_1CoOJb7UQMu5nv9xi0b1RI3ug0l4PQIjH9WzHgPjKJdAsjEfQzVpHVPCWoPBxtGcqaXO_gbd9KOtQVpWecU0m8iBUJBwCrbRqGWuc2LnY5BE/w200-h200/75242263_10164055963680651_5379599514238622674_n.png" width="200"></a></div><div><br></div><div>For most people, their home is where they spend their most valuable time. So being that we recently moved into a new home, we have been working hard to not only make it our own but to improve every aspect of our lives here. Being an older home, it's outdated and in need of some desperate updates. The previous owners were very inexperienced and did not take great care of some of the key areas of the home. We knew we would have our work cut out for us and there are literally pages to our project list.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/02/healthy-home-updates-made-easy-w.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-57140846517098770942021-02-23T12:11:00.003-05:002021-02-23T12:11:41.453-05:00Cuckoo for Crave Cocoa Review and #Giveaway<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLQeFOE4WZcLIbBezfRxm5U2FF4IgL6rJMIlPpI4URoMYOCsE2SnX47CZIF9Yhgak_tciSyei098g-Lrcccb3CbpxO0lxsXbmukF9G0lD49Nanx4Jj6sKoGVNbLbgPgoRX55yY-blyrY/s1500/91NcrRfcc-L._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLQeFOE4WZcLIbBezfRxm5U2FF4IgL6rJMIlPpI4URoMYOCsE2SnX47CZIF9Yhgak_tciSyei098g-Lrcccb3CbpxO0lxsXbmukF9G0lD49Nanx4Jj6sKoGVNbLbgPgoRX55yY-blyrY/s320/91NcrRfcc-L._SL1500_.jpg"></a></div><br>Being that my husband and I are quite the coffee drinkers, we've almost created four mini beverage monsters. They've grown to love having their own "special drink" in the mornings. Between our oldest that lives on her own and the three boys at home, they are all quite obsessed with their hot chocolate. While our oldest will drink coffee, she prefers the taste of cocoa above anything else and the boys definitely don't need any additional caffeine so they stick to the creamy delight of their hot chocolates as well.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/02/cuckoo-for-crave-cocoa-review-and.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-53684746757712852662021-01-29T11:37:00.004-05:002021-01-29T11:37:48.262-05:00Why Business Leaders Need to Read Fiction*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><br>
<p><span style="color: #0e101a;">If you asked most business leaders around the world what they are currently reading, you will likely get a variety of titles related to on-fiction bestsellers based on specific organizational or leadership challenges they are facing. Executives always want practical and short resources, so they tend to lean toward articles and books common to executive education programs. Unfortunately, this is a missed opportunity. It is innocent to think that solutions for the most fundamental leadership and business challenges can only be found in “business books.” The challenges faced by leaders are common and timeless, and the best solution is to think outside the box.<span></span></span></p><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/01/why-business-leaders-need-to-read.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-761849936847632912021-01-15T08:26:00.000-05:002021-01-15T08:26:03.161-05:00Traditions Never End w/ Tootsie Roll Hot Cocoa #Giveaway<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUHnjK4iK4eL5MO5TWEESsz0NUriXLSinoKpo-Iz-_gz9FIDwz1528A_hetLDLtOorMkMknZ-kjZWHiaX7AmWA2swCCHSGhyDq9cc3j9VoDIJCWb0w53Za6gJFezuBo_VQBfysdzvIhY/s1200/61wbjgi1SwL._SL1200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUHnjK4iK4eL5MO5TWEESsz0NUriXLSinoKpo-Iz-_gz9FIDwz1528A_hetLDLtOorMkMknZ-kjZWHiaX7AmWA2swCCHSGhyDq9cc3j9VoDIJCWb0w53Za6gJFezuBo_VQBfysdzvIhY/w200-h168/61wbjgi1SwL._SL1200_.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div>With the world being shut down most of the last year, everyone has had to make some major changes to their lifestyles and expectations. While I am not one of those people who frequents places like Starbucks or Tim Hortons everyday, my children have always enjoyed the "treat" these places provide. Before 2020, my Father spoiled my boys by taking them constantly to get donuts and a gourmet hot chocolate. <span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2021/01/traditions-never-end-w-tootsie-roll-hot.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-72046955158531218012020-12-30T08:59:00.000-05:002020-12-30T08:59:31.100-05:00Warm Up w/ the Refreshing Minty Taste of Junior Mints Hot Cocoa<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuID4X5h_5dMIJGl4Ym5jYXxO12A8T9Aog-8ZiN0z27gT4d-BGsDF7yvkpNojdje-DHeJkCqrKOLjlL7kd0uHxA8z_YC7EYVhZXum97I3IwcaWvEHYr4vGPQEMNbhzyVWMAE30rByxP94/s970/fdb8405f-fdfe-47dd-b1c0-e938e2ec87eb.__CR0%252C0%252C2021%252C625_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuID4X5h_5dMIJGl4Ym5jYXxO12A8T9Aog-8ZiN0z27gT4d-BGsDF7yvkpNojdje-DHeJkCqrKOLjlL7kd0uHxA8z_YC7EYVhZXum97I3IwcaWvEHYr4vGPQEMNbhzyVWMAE30rByxP94/s320/fdb8405f-fdfe-47dd-b1c0-e938e2ec87eb.__CR0%252C0%252C2021%252C625_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br><div>Each year, the weather gets colder and colder here in Michigan. While I truly despise the cold weather and snow, I very much enjoy certain perks that it brings each winter. When the weather starts getting cooler, my beverages start getting warmer and the Tootsie Roll brand has exactly what my whole family craves.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2020/12/warm-up-w-refreshing-minty-taste-of.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-47991266809757292662020-12-10T17:05:00.000-05:002020-12-10T17:05:43.814-05:00Big Barker Beds for my Biggest Fur Babies<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJw3930ns1iCMVRdSpKHgxSdeSTRImqbEM6Hq_OCIsTTFA_u9bmvs83YrBVjKmcFaV2qh5kyIyFRuNZmR0fRzYMP64CIINt9KSwfEjNpa6r6NHbvc3oe0icUBLUGSwDTxhQU1nHo_TNg/s612/87365338_2678045642244389_4179492388667916288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJw3930ns1iCMVRdSpKHgxSdeSTRImqbEM6Hq_OCIsTTFA_u9bmvs83YrBVjKmcFaV2qh5kyIyFRuNZmR0fRzYMP64CIINt9KSwfEjNpa6r6NHbvc3oe0icUBLUGSwDTxhQU1nHo_TNg/s320/87365338_2678045642244389_4179492388667916288_n.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>I am pretty sure I've said this a thousand times but to me, pets are family. They dedicate their lives to us and in return, we owe it to them to equally treat them with the same love and respect. We have a house full of animals that we love and our lives surround them. It's for this reason, that our pets even have their own room as well as places all over the house that they can feel comfortable. </div><div><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2020/12/big-barker-beds-for-my-biggest-fur.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-26528496813490353542020-11-05T11:06:00.000-05:002020-11-05T11:06:55.566-05:00Gifts for Everyone in the Family from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OqKnkRkB3lj3YXlufm_tZOnrPvn4HCC27T7acq9wUBCFpbdrr57O-z7tRPlLiYDfkN8CWgVT7uSO6CWvPDSTzbB-3fyX_P4HLHCoH4xzSFH_MH5txpUEmSn-0pxSbgAJrtfzjipfHoM/s725/GLIgEWAw.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="725" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OqKnkRkB3lj3YXlufm_tZOnrPvn4HCC27T7acq9wUBCFpbdrr57O-z7tRPlLiYDfkN8CWgVT7uSO6CWvPDSTzbB-3fyX_P4HLHCoH4xzSFH_MH5txpUEmSn-0pxSbgAJrtfzjipfHoM/s320/GLIgEWAw.jpeg" width="320"></a></div><br><div>As we head into one of the most unique holiday seasons, I personally believe the importance of HOME and family time is greater than ever. That being said, I figured this would be the perfect time to share a few special DVD collections from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Whether you are looking for your own family or for a great gift for the movie buff in your life, Universal has you covered with collections for every interest.<span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2020/11/gifts-for-everyone-in-family-from.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-6737554767595643432020-08-21T10:34:00.000-04:002020-08-21T10:34:29.826-04:00Style Made Easy w/ Trendhim Review<div class="separator"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trendhim" height="90" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/trendhim/image/upload/frontend/trendhim-logo-with-text.svg?v2" width="427"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br></div></div><div>Too often I find there is a lack in reviews on products geared towards men. My husband is a an active participant in my reviewing process and I like providing a wide variety of products for ALL of my readers. So when Trendhim contacted me and asked for some help getting the word out there about their awesome selection of men's accessories, I definitely wanted to share all about them with my readers.<span></span></div><a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2020/08/style-made-easy-w-trendhim-review.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-7390576799754929242020-07-27T08:04:00.001-04:002020-07-27T08:04:27.729-04:00The Health Benefits of Essential Oils*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><br>
Alternative medicine practitioners support the use of essential oils to heal or prevent various bodily conditions and ailments. These are some flowers and leaves whose oils have a positive impact on physical and emotional health.<br>
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I CAN and to each and everyone of these scenarios. This is the reality of what is happening. This is what I have to hear from my daughter who has only just begun her nursing career. <br />
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I have to say my peace because...well, I always do. Originally, I wrote most of this post during the first week of the COVID 19 outbreak here in the US. However, I decided it was too sensitive of a subject to post and used the writing time to get out some of my feelings. Now, I feel it is time to share it with a little more thought. <br />
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Everyone is going to react differently to stress, especially a stress like this. We all cope differently due to a variety of reasons which we've developed and learned over time. Whether it's through prayer, drinking, humor, talking, or the exact opposite by going silent, we all need to remember to be kind and respectful to ALL others through this. <br />
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I am truly sad to see that several people I know (as well as perfect strangers) that still don't think this is serious enough to stay home and cope from within the safety of your residence. You are SAFE at home NOT stuck at home. It sickens me to see that some of you are still choosing to go out shopping for unnecessary items or to play dates with your children or drinking and throwing parties with even small crowds. I've even seen toilet paper thrown around as a joke or people out drinking while they left their children or compromised spouses at home to fend for their own. I've seen some even worse scenarios that are too difficult to share.<br />
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My daughter (and mother, sister, niece, cousins, friends) work insanely hard in the healthcare industry each day to keep you all safe and healthy. My Father drives a truck and is away from home/out of town 5 days a week like many drivers working extra hard and quick to get the things each of you need. Others like myself are trying to get food to those in need through food banks and pantries. I have multiple family members with compromised immune systems. I have friends who struggle with their health as well as the health of their children. It is like a slap in the face in my eyes to continue seeing you all post of this blatant disrespect for these workers, family members, friends, and more.<br />
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While I do not believe this is the end of the world, it is a worldwide issue and some of you can't take a day let alone a week to just sit at home with your families? I cannot wrap my head around this. You chose to have children but you don't want them around especially at a time like this? You complain and complain about work but now you don't want to take the time off because the kids are home and stores are closed? (I'm talking about those getting paid to stay home, so don't get your panties in a bunch about that one). You argue with friends or on social media about our government, leaders, and the coming elections. However, now that they are all finally working together, you complain because they shut down the bars before St. Patty's day. <br />
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I hope you don't plan on using our healthcare system when you start feeling sick or find out YOU may have come in contact or worse, passed it on to someone you care about. I hope you don't plan on heading to that grocery store to get the 750th pack of TP the employees just restocked or the truck driver has finally delivered after a 15 hour shift driving across country (whether it "was on my regular shopping list" OK Suzy Q and Billy!). You probably think that your also entitled to any checks that the Trump administration issue as well as the many freebies, discounts, or payment forgiveness that is going to come back to those who REALLY need it - YOU DON'T. And god forbid you start to NEED help and assistance because you are hitting hard times and you've spent all your money "elsewhere", I hope you don't head to a pantry and take from those faces I see that truly need the help we give.<br />
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Then, when my husband leaves for the first time since the shutdown here in Michigan to get necessary medication, he sees not only the grocery stores full but the local restaurants full of patrons sitting inside. It's shameful! I don't care if your kids are upset that you keep them inside, they'll thank you when they are still alive and so are you. I don't care if you think now is the time to support these local restaurants and businesses, it's NOT. In reality you are only prolonging their losses over a longer period of time. If people would stay the hell home, this virus would not continue to spread and require more shut down time.<br />
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We should all be coming together and listening to the suggestions made by our healthcare and government officials to slow the spread of this virus. I am not saying I agree with the panic the media is spewing - I don't; I am not saying I support everything our government officials are saying - I don't; I am not saying I even agree with the new policies and restrictions - I don't. BUT, I am saying I respect the decisions made by our officials because I choose to live here; I respect those that are sick or concerned around me; And I respect all the workers in each category I've mention and all their hard work to help YOU, ME, AND US.<br />
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Please feel free to delete me, unfollow me, or unsubscribe if this bothers you. Because, honestly I don't care if you don't.<br />
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*Read my <a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/p/disclosure.html" target="_blank">Disclosure</a><br />
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I'm going to dive right into this one just like I wish I could dive right into the water right now! I'm a total Summer chick and right about now I am totally missing the warm weather. But even though we have monthes until we say goodbye to the snow and bitter cold, I've still got the warmth of my coffee each day. I recently discovered a new brand of coffee and I am totally obsessed.<br>
<a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2020/01/a-summer-snowstorm-is-brewing-w-slice.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377686552065604256.post-55787590710200110332019-12-10T17:47:00.000-05:002019-12-10T17:47:00.626-05:00Own IT Chapter Two on DVD TODAY<br>
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We are a huge Halloween family and that means even in the off season. We enjoy watching movies of all kinds but if I had to pick a favorite genre, it would definitely be Horror. Because we've spread that same obsession onto our oldest son, we've slowly introduced him to the horror movies we enjoyed when we were younger. That being said, our family was extremely excited about the remake of the original IT movie.<br>
<a href="http://www.aluckyladybug.com/2019/12/own-it-chapter-two-on-dvd-today.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0