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Murphy & Sam’s Gift Ideas
Make sure your family is safe on the road with these portable car jump starters! This is a perfect gift for a new driver, high school or college grad, or for anyone who needs peace of mind when driving.
Schumacher Electric 1250A... Read More.
Gift A Day Ideas 2025
Murphy, Sam & Jodi's gift ideas for just about everyone on your list! (We will add more to this list during the season, so stay tuned!)Our "Gift A Day Ideas" contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we... Read More.
Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2025
Rolo Pretzel Turtles1 package of mini square pretzels
1 package of Rolos (unwrap many)
1 package of pecan halves Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place pretzels on the baking sheet and top with a Rolo (as many as you can fit on the baking sheet.) Bake... Read More.
Holiday Tipping Guide 2025
Here are some common tip recipients and how much to tip:Babysitter/nanny: one typical session/one week's pay
Daycare staffer: $25 to $75, depending on how many hours your child is in this person's care each week
Hairstylist/colorist/barber: the cost of one service
Home health... Read More.
Summer Tipping Guide 2025
(Because it's a good idea to tip even while you're on vacation.)Airports:
People who check your bags at curbside – $5 for one and an extra $3 to $5 for each additional bag.Taxis:
10 to 20 percent of the bill.Restaurants:
Typical to tip 15 to 20 percent,... Read More.
Cool Summer Eats 2025
Summer Dirt Cake1 Large pkg of Oreo cookies, crushed (I used a food processor)
Gummy worms
brand new flower pot
brand new spade (for serving!)Blend the following ingredients together:1/2 stick of butter
8 oz. of softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
3 1/2 cups milk
3 small pkg. instant vanilla... Read More.
“Macy’s For Mom” Sweepstakes
⭐Congratulations to our Macy's For Mom winner, Christal E.!⭐Christal wins the $125 Macy's gift card. Happy Mother's Day, Christal! 🥳🎉See official "Macy's For Mom" Sweepstakes rules here.
Not So Serious Book Club 2025
From Jodi
"Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect" by Will Guidarahttps://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolverhttps://www.amazon.com/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver-ebook/dp/B09QMHZ53K/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"I, Tina: My Life Story" by Tina Turnerhttps://www.amazon.com/I-Tina-My-Life-Story/dp/0061958808/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"Watching You" by Lisa Jewellhttps://www.amazon.com/Watching-You-Novel-Lisa-Jewell/dp/1501190083/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20
From Sam
You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck, Ellis... Read More.
Gift A Day Ideas 2024
Murphy, Sam & Jodi's gift ideas for just about everyone on your list! (We will add more to this list during the season, so stay tuned!)
Our "Gift A Day Ideas" contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we... Read More.
How To Properly Display And Dispose Of The American Flag
The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:The flag should never be dipped to... Read More.
For My Girls
(Jodi's life advice for her daughters.)You can buy fashion, but not style. Style is your own. Go with yours.
Listen to your inner voice, especially when you need downtime. Stay home sometimes. Do nothing. You don't owe anyone explanations for what YOU choose... Read More.