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Protect Your Future with Planning and Preparation

Protect Your Future with Planning and Preparation

If you own a business, you want it to succeed, right? Of course, you do! But wanting success and achieving it are two different things. The real question is: are you doing the right things to ensure that your business not only survives but thrives? Let’s talk about what it takes to safeguard your business’s… Read More >>

11 Tips to Be Prepared for the New Year

11 Tips to Be Prepared for the New Year

As we ring in the New Year, endless thoughts of resolutions seem to come to mind in how to make this next year more successful. Do you want to be prepared for the new year? We plan, we make goals, and we make resolutions. I am taking the New Year planning process serious this year… Read More >>

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day comes once a year, and we celebrate moms all over the world. We shower them with love, flowers, and gifts. When it comes to me, I like to shower my mom with things she can use, books she can read, or things that make her want to try new activities. Here’s my Top… Read More >>

Christmas Storage Ideas

Christmas Storage Ideas

I hope you’ve survived through the Christmas holiday! We’re a few days from New Year’s Eve, and it’s a great idea to prepare storage units and labels to put your Christmas decorations away. However, if you’re like me, I like keeping it around until after New Years. Get organized now with these Christmas storage ideas. Read More >>

5 Favorite Appetizers for New Years Eve

5 Favorite Appetizers for New Years Eve

I hope all of you are having a wonderful time spent with family over the holidays. There’s still much planning to do when New Year’s Eve is also around the corner. Throw a party to be sure you enjoy your time with family and friend and get these 5 favorite appetizers for New Years Eve that… Read More >>

Best Turkey Gravy

Best Turkey Gravy

Most people get intimidated when making their own gravy, but this best turkey gravy recipe will assure you’re in safe hands. It’s easy, and delicious. Most of your ingredients can come from your cooked turkey, which saves you preparation time as well. Enjoy! Read More >>

Create the Perfect Halloween Party

Create the Perfect Halloween Party

Halloween can be a day of fun for both young and old. It is also one holiday that lends itself well for super fun parties. Spooky themes, fun costumes, and plenty of treats help to create the perfect Halloween party! Read More >>

Spare The Air

Spare The Air

Let’s help the environment today! Air pollution is a big problem. Not only does it harm the environment but it is a detriment to our health. Why wait until a spare the air day to take action? Read More >>

Easy and Fun Pretzel Rods for 4th of July

Easy and Fun Pretzel Rods for 4th of July

Hi L5x5 readers! Join me with making these easy and fun pretzel rods for 4th of July! They are so easy to make, you really don’t need any special preparation except for a few items. I had so much fun making these, and they turned out really well.   Here’s what you’ll need: Pretzel Rods… Read More >>

6 Fun Pool Party Themes for 4th of July

6 Fun Pool Party Themes for 4th of July

I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for some pool time. I was thinking about throwing a pool party and wanted to go beyond the basic “pool party” theme. Last time I did a simple spa one for me and a few of my friends. A message, manicure and pedicure definitely helped… Read More >>

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