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Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2025

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup CookiesRefrigerated, pre-made peanut butter cookie dough (its easiest to buy the already portioned ones) You'll need 24 cookies. 24 unwrapped Reese's miniature peanut butter cups Mini muffin tin (they usually have 24 sections) Cooking spray.Preheat the oven to whatever the cookie package... 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.

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.

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.

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.
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