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When an apple is cut (or bruised), oxygen is introduced into the injured plant tissue. When oxygen is present in cells, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzymes in the chloroplasts rapidly oxidize phenolic compounds naturally present in the apple tissues to o-quinones, colorless precursors to brown-colored secondary products.

So in mommy terms…”yuk brown apples are cooties” according to my 5 year old.  And what 5 year old wants cooties?

So in order for this mama to allow my son from not eating “cooties”, I have browsed the internet as well as Pinterest to find out how to prevent apples from browning after cutting.

There are many different methods from apple browning, but the easiest thus far is this one… View Post

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Lifestyle expert and prop stylist Annette Joseph shows how to use pretty trays, jars, and baskets to transform the inside of your fridge into a beautiful and organized storage space.

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Each year on the first day of school I take an individual photo of lil B holding up a sign that says “My First Day in…..”.

Check out a few examples below and be sure to check out the FREE printables!

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I made a few signs over the year – first started with a chalkboard style with simple props already at home but, then this year I decided to get a little bit more creative with the help of social media and my friends over at Creative Union Design. View Post

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Hey weekend! I usually don’t post during the weekend, but just had to share these awesome deals for Back-to-School…!

Nothing is over a $100 and mostly everything is under $50!

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The Nordstrom End-of-Summer Sale is going on and it’s pretty great. Tons of pieces marked 50% off. Helllllo Rebecca Minkoff bag under $100!

Also, my favorite place to snag all my sparkle, Stella and Dot, check out their under $50 and under $100…One of my favorite bracelets is just $39.

Make sure to check out these amazing Labor Day Sales at these stores this weekend! 

  1. 7 For All Mankind Fall Preview Sale 
  2. Kohl’s Take $10 off your purchase of $30 or more with code SEPT10. Valid 9/3-9/7. 
  3. Nordstrom End of Summer Clearance Sale Now through September 13th, 2015
  4. Stella and Dot Under $50 (Scarves, Bracelets and Necklaces) 
  5. Halloween Costumes for the entire family and save up to 90% 
  6. Hunter Boots Family Sale
  7. Mabel Labels Back to School Combo Pack 

Did you have any favorites that caught your eye? I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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