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Family organization for your home

05/17/2012 Alex (Jenn) 0

Tips for Family Organization I know how frustrating it can be to keep your house organized, clean and safe. With two young girls at home, both with special needs, it’s an uphill battle many days for me. In fact, just today I walked into my fourteen year old’s room …

Private selection foods review

12/14/2011 Alex (Jenn) 1

I was recently given coupons to try Kroger brand Private Selection foods for free. This is my review. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin Pin it on pinterest share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet ab …

Missing my aunt this Christmas

12/11/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

I’ve lost a lot of family in my 38 years. More than many of my peers, yet less than many people in the world. Unfortunately, many of those losses have been due to long, drawn out illnesses like cancer. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on …

Four types of pots and pans to cook with

11/30/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

When I think of cookware, I think of pots and pans. However, there are a lot of different types of pots and pans made for various types of cooking and different methods of creating culinary goodies. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google pl …

Are your collections taking over your space?

11/11/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

Curb your (collecting) enthusiasm! Do you really need 150 bells? And you with the owl collection, you haven’t dusted them in months. It’s time to scale back your collections before you turn into a hoarder.  So, maybe you just can’t give up your 150 bells fr …

Coffee table clutter cleaned up

10/28/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

Can’t find your coffee table? You are not alone!  Coffee tables look great, but if you live in a family, or live a fast-paced lifestyle, then chances are that everything and anything gets piled on it. Can you find a place for everything on top of your table? (and keep …

A mompreneur’s survival kit

10/03/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

Being a mompreneur is not easy. The first few months are important for several reasons. You'll set the tone for the rest of your life as a work at home mom. So, can you work out the schedule, and actually make money? Use these tips, throw in some determination, and you can.

How to create a “vintage” photo collection

05/25/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

How to create a “vintage” photo collection without ruining irreplacable family treasures. Those old black and white photographs sit waiting, nestled in the dark pages of ancient albums, boxes, and suitcases for someone to look at them and smile. Some are yellowing …

How to ask about your relationship questions

05/19/2011 Alex (Jenn) 0

This post brought to you by TwoOfUs. All opinions are 100% mine.   Where do you go when you need a little help in the love department? Maybe your mom or sister, brother or friend? But, maybe not! Sometimes keeping our family and friends away from a new love, or a long term r …

Shelly is in the house! (Or: TL;DR)

04/20/2011 Shelly 1

My dear friend Jenn has asked me to be a regular contributor here at Alex Shares, lending my opinion and expertise to a variety of topics.  (In other words, I have no idea what I’m going to be writing about for her, but I’m still excited to do it!)  I thought that, for …

Hanging clipboard art wall

04/15/2011 Alex (Jenn) 1

I’ve been intending to put this clipboard organizer up on my wall for months. I saw another post somewhere displaying something similar and loved the idea. I’ve made it my own though. I design websites, I craft, I love color and art and find inspiration everywhere …

Giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday

11/24/2010 Alex (Jenn) 0

Thanks to TipJunkie, I found the Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme and wanted to enter because we have a tough holiday season ahead of us here – like many of you do too. The give away is just too much and I had to share it will my readers! Go register, tweet and if you &h …

Leather furniture brings back memories

06/25/2010 Alex (Jenn) 2

Growing up, my grandparents had this ultra modern furniture set that I thought was too cool for someone like them to have. It looked too much like something I’d see on MTV in a New York studio or something. It was black leather – like material. Low to the ground …

Giant boxes of fruit?

12/16/2009 Alex (Jenn) 0

Is it just me, or do fruit boxes remind you of high school fund raisers too? Maybe it was the holidays that our school sold these, but I remember a day or two every year when we had boxes and boxes and more boxes of fruit piled in the hallways at school.  The football player …