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Reduce inflammation + sleep better tonight with this smoothie booster:

I used to go a little heavy-handed with smoothie boosters thinking, there can't be too much of a good thing, let's load this baby up! But after more than a decade of blending morning smoothies, I'm more judicious of what goes into the pitcher and why. Here's an...

Easy Pumpkin Cookies (vegan, GF, refined sugar-free)

I love anything pumpkin for the nutty flavor of fall, but did you know pumpkin is also a great source of fiber, an immunity booster, an impressive source of carotene and beta carotene (they help destroy cancer cells!) and a bevy of other health benefits? We've been...

Sunday Scrolls: November edition

We surprised Grey with a trip over fall break to see Harry Potter at Broadway in Chicago, and it was the first time we had been back as a family since we moved to Texas in 2020. What a gift to see that beautiful city sparkle and to delight in some of the joys that...
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House Hunting Etiquette 101

Any time the word etiquette gets thrown around, I instantly think of Emily Post. So please allow me to preface this post by squashing all notions that I find myself on the same level as the queen of manners. I'm not out to judge you in any way. But I have been on...

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Love Thy Neighbor

Many of us have heard of the Second Commandment, Love Thy Neighbor. But how many of us put it into practice? I'll admit, I'm not the best at it. When you get home from a long day at work, you don't really want to have another conversation as you get your mail....

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Simple Swaps for New Builds

For last week's edition of #WalkthroughWednesday, we toured a brand new build by JMG Custom Homes. The house was really well built, I was digging the layout and the quality craftsmanship. Overall, it was a beautiful house you'd be proud to call your own. But it...

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Pack Picks: Opalhouse Dupes

There are some partnerships that Target launches where I secretly camp out in anticipation, think, shoot, we're running low on diapers. Need anything on my #targetrun? Then race as fast as I can to snag everything before it sells out...and come home sans diapers....

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#NixonPack Nice List: April 13th

Originally the 60's were forecasted for the weekend and I had all the sunglasses emojis stocked up and ready to celebrate. But as the week went on it dropped a few degrees here, a few more there - and now the plan is 40's and rain. Sigh. But we're turning that...

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Why Your Listing is Stale and What to do About it

The spring real estate market is here (whether the real spring is here is up for debate) and that means you're noticing a lot more For Sale signs popping up in your neighborhood. It also might bring your attention to some homes that are showing their wear because...

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Pack Project: Parade of Homes Update!

https://youtu.be/OKjJfWEJY68 We filmed this exciting (and oh so windy) Parade of Homes announcement in October. Can you believe it? In case you missed the news, the #NixonPack is thrilled to be the design team behind the JMG Custom Home in the 2018 Parade of Homes...

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The Spring Cleaning Spots You Skipped

It's that time. Even if it doesn't feel like spring just yet, I know you're getting antsy. Us too. And I also know you are feeling that itch to start purging, organizing, and scrubbing. No? Just me? Phew, I was starting to feel like a Type-A OCD clean freak. Oh,...

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#NixonPack Nice List: March 22nd

The weekend is so close, I can almost taste the doughnuts! It's been a while since we've banged out a #NixonPack Nice List and the wait is finally over. There are too many good finds not to post them! Here's what the Pack is loving this week: I am really digging...

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Pack Points: DIY Paint Supplies

https://youtu.be/DTvF9bu6jMw Paint is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to give your home a refresh. But for many of us, the idea of tackling a DIY paint project can be daunting. In a new #NixonPack series, we'll be out and about around town interviewing...

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