As a busy mom, I love home décor projects that are easy, affordable, and mess-free, so I was so excited to try peel and stick wallpaper! Whether you are looking to give a room a new look, come up with an accent wall or add some character to the space, peel and stick wallpaper is a great product. In this review, I will tell you about my experience using it, the pros and cons of peel and stick wallpaper and the best tips for successful applications. .

Why Peel and Stick Wallpaper?

If you have ever hated the idea of traditional wallpaper–the endless rolls, the messy paste, and the time-consuming removal–then peel and stick wallpaper is the ideal substitute. It enables you to put wallpaper on a wall quickly and easily and change the look of a room without the permanence or the difficulty of traditional wallpaper. I used peel and stick wallpaper to change the look of my living room, and my child’s bedroom, and I was very impressed with how easy it was. Here’s what I liked about it:

Advantages of Peel and Stick Wallpaper

• Super Easy Application – No glue or water needed! It comes with a backing that you simply peel off and then adhere to the wall. Even with kids running around, it was easy for me to apply it.
• Renter-Friendly & Removable – Ideal for renters or anyone who likes to change up their decor often. It comes off cleanly without damaging the walls.
• A Wide Range of Designs Available – From florals to geometrics, modern to rustic patterns, or even flamingo wallpapers there is a peel and stick wallpaper for every style.
• An Affordable Home Makeover –  It is cheaper than paint or traditional wallpaper and a great way to give a room a new look.
• Great for DIY Projects – In addition to using it on walls, you can use it on furniture, stair risers, bookshelves, and even backsplashes.

Some disadvantages of Peel  and Stick Wallpaper

• Not Suitable for Textured Walls – If your walls have bumps or are otherwise too textured, the wallpaper may not adhere well.
• It Needs Some Preparation – Since it’s repositionable, you can fix mistakes, but if you are working with a large section, it is advisable to have a second pair of hands.
• Can Be Expensive for Large Areas  – Although it is cost-effective for small jobs, painting an entire room can be quite expensive depending on the brand and design of the product.

How to Apply Peel and Stick Wallpaper Like a Pro

If you are new to peel and stick wallpaper, here are some tips that will help you do it without a hassle.

1. Get Your Walls Ready – Wipe the area and make sure that it is completely dry. Dirt and oil can prevent adhesion.
2. It is always better to begin from the top – This is because if the first panel is placed wrong, the remaining will also be wrong in some way!
3. Use a squeegee or credit card – This removes any air bubbles and gives it a finished look.
4. Cut the panels slightly longer – This is done to ensure that when trimming the top to fit flush with the wall, there is no obvious gap.
5. Keep Scraps for Other Small DIYs – The leftover wallpaper can be used to decorate drawers, bookshelves, or for other craft projects.

The Final Word: Is Peel and Stick Wallpaper Worth It?

Yes!  Peel and stick wallpaper is an easy, stylish, and fun way to change the look of your home without having to commit to the look for the long haul. Whether you are a busy mom in search of a quick way to change the decor of your home or a renter who wants to add your own touch to the space, it is a great option.

Would I use it again? Yes!  I’m already planning my next project – I’m thinking a bold floral wallpaper for my home office or a subtle geometric print for my hallway. There is so much that can be done!

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Graduation is a significant event in a child’s life. Whether preschool, kindergarten, high school or college, it is the end of one level and the beginning of another. Along with the excitement of celebrations, gifts and well wishes from family and friends, one important tradition should not be forgotten: sending thank you cards. As much as we have embraced digital communication, every child should learn to appreciate and respect the importance of writing and sending thank you cards after a graduation ceremony and celebration.

7 Reasons Why You Need to Teach Your Kids to Send Thank You Notes

It Teaches Gratitude and Appreciation
Because children are often selfish, they must be made to
understand the value of appreciation. Writing thank you cards gives children the chance to stop and think about showing their gratitude for the kind gestures of other people. Whether they
have been given a gift, money or even words of encouragement, learning to thank people is a
lesson that will serve them well throughout their lives.

It Encourages Good Manners and Etiquette
A handwritten thank you card is one of the greatest ways to instill respect and good
manners. Helping children learn to properly thank people for the gifts they received will help to stress the importance of showing gratitude in all their relationships.

It Helps to Maintain and Develop Relations with Family and Friends.
Having children send thank you cards is a great way to help them stay in touch with their
family and friends who have taken the time to celebrate their achievements. It is a feel-
good factor for the recipients to receive such cards and is likely to
strengthen their relationship.

It Assist Kids on Their Writing Skills
In a society where texting and emojis are used frequently, writing thank you cards gives
kids a chance to improve on their penmanship, sentence structure and communication.
It enhances their writing skills as they learn how to compose their message effectively
and in a coherent manner.

It helps Kids to Understand the Concept of Showing Gratitude
When children take the time to appreciate the kind gestures of other people, they will
start to learn the importance of showing gratitude. Recognizing others for their thoughtfulness and generosity may even help kids to understand the importance of reciprocating that for others.

It’s a Kind Gestured Which Will Be Remembered In The Future

Handwritten thank you cards are more special in a world where text messages are easily sent through digital media. When kids send a personal note, it may be something the recipient would never forget. Their grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, family and friends will definitely appreciate the effort and thought put into writing the thank you card.

It Teaches Responsibility

Writing and sending thank you cards is an effective way to instill the importance of showing gratitude to those who have blessed them with their generosity. If done consistently, your child will carry that practice throughout their life.

How to Make Writing Thank You Cards Fun and Meaningful
If your child is reluctant to sit down and write, here are some creative ways to make the process
enjoyable:

• Let them choose fun stationery – Buying thank you cards or even personalizing them
  with stickers makes writing more fun.
• Encourage drawings for younger kids – Your child may not be ready to write full
  sentences, so they can draw a small picture and write ‘Thank You!’ instead.
• Make it a family activity – Schedule a thank you card writing session with snacks and
  music so it will not seem like a chore but more like a fun activity to do.
• Assist them to make each note special – Rather than just generic phrases, assist kids
  to write the name of the gift or the kind gesture they are appreciating the other
  person for.

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Tis the season for giving gifts to the ones we love while we celebrate the birth of Christ. Choosing a meaningful gift that embodies the reason for the season can be a daunting task. At least, I used to think so, but then I found Abide from Guideposts. Abide has faith inspired gifts that are specifically curated to bring joy to both the giver and recipient.

I hope you will check out their website and peruse the beautifully designed mugs, inspiring journals, meaningful jewelry, and delightful candles. You are sure to find the perfect gift to lift and encourage your spirit and you know the recipient will feel the same.

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I want to let you know about a beautiful Cross Gift Set I was sent that lifted my spirits. This gorgeous cross is part of the Hold Onto Hope Cross Gift Set. This uniquely textured cross shares the encouragement of Numbers 6:24, 26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face
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Many of us want to find a Bible that our kids find easy to read and understand. If you are the parent of a child with dyslexia, choosing a Bible can be even harder. That’s why I am so excited to share the Grace Bible for Kids with you, and best of all it is dyslexia friendly. Having dyslexia should not keep kids from reading the Bible and with the the CSB Grace Kids Bible, it doesn’t have to.

The CSB Grace Bible for kids comes in two different cover choices. You can choose the beautiful blue, leathertouch cover or a colorful conventional cover. Open this beautiful Bible up and you are sure to be impressed by the innovative features and academically tested typeface, layout, and design principles. These principles include distinct letter forms and added space between letters, words, lines, and paragraphs. You can see it for yourself and learn more at CSBGraceBibles.com

Created in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, the CSB Grace Bible for Kids is designed to enhance readability for kids with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges.

The Bible comes with special-colored page overlays created by Cambridge University’s research department are included to further enhance visual processing.

Dozens of study helps are also inserted throughout the Bible to expand kids’ Bible knowledge and connect them to the people, places, and events they are learning about. This Bible is something your kids will grow with as they grow closer to Christ and God’s word.

Check out the features below from the publisher’s site.

FEATURES:

• Inclusive Grace typeface, layout, and design
• ​Enhances readability for all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges
• Unique, colored page overlays included to further enhance visual processing
• Complete text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)
• 40 insert pages with study helps and maps to help connect kids to Scripture
• Bible skills checklist and summaries of Bible books and divisions
• Large, 11-point type size
• Durable Smyth-sewn, lay-flat binding
• Black letter text
• Ribbon marker
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• 6” x 9” page size

Part of what makes the CSB Grace Bible for Kids so special is the readable, faithful-to-the-original text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it a trustworthy, easy-to-understand resource for kids to study and memorize today—and to live and share for a lifetime.

A Truly Meaningful Gift

This is such a great Bible, so colorful and easy to understand. What good is a Bible if your kids don’t want to read it because they can’t navigate it easily or comprehend what they are reading? With Christmas coming, how perfect would the CSB Grace Bible for Kids be for a meaningful and lasting present. Imagine wrapping up God’s word for the child or grandchild in your life. You can order your copy of CSB Grace Bible for Kids Today!

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Many people have no trouble saying they follow Jesus, but what does that mean? If Jesus is an afterthought in your life, is he really a priority? Jesus should be the number one priority in our lives. Sadly, most would say our actions don’t show that. “I Surrender All” by Priscilla Shirer will help you to move beyond being a believer and become a disciple of Jesus.

Discipleship is not easy, it is a daily choice to lay down your life and follow Jesus. However, the author tells us that the few believers who do this will experience the abundance only a surrendered life can offer.

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I was thrilled to be selected to review the new film Lost on a Mountain in Maine. This movie is based on an incredible true story set in 1939. The film has the same name as the book about the inspiring story of a twelve-year-old who is separated from his father and brothers on a hike. His unbelievable will to survive for nine days on his own in hazardous conditions is beyond amazing. Sylvester Stallone who most of us know from the Rocky movies is the producer of this film.

From the start we are able to see that something is consuming the father/husband, Donald Fendler. It is evident that his boys are crying out for his approval, affection and time. In fact, at the beginning they are looking forward to going on a 2-week fishing trip.

The twin 12-year-old boys, Donn and Ryan, are coming of age and feeling their oats. They get in a few scuffles before being called into dinner where their father announces that they will not be able to go on that fishing trip because he has to work. At this, one of the twin boys, Donn, is very upset. His father says that they can go on a hike instead for a couple of days. This does not sit well with Donn and he is already resentful of the time his dad is away working.

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On their way up the mountain with the son of a friend guiding them, the weather starts to change. At one point, Don says that they are not dressed for this and must head back down the mountain. Donn is very upset and tells his father that he wants to go on ahead. Donn persuades his father to let them go up twice the mountain with their guide and his father heads back down the mountain with their younger brother.

The weather gets worse and the boys get into another scuffle during which Ryan tells Donn if he wasn’t so angry that maybe their father would be around more. At that, the weather turns fierce, Donn runs off and things get chaotic. We next see dad and younger brother waiting for everyone to return. Ryan returns and tells his dad that they lost Donn.

For the next 9 days, we see how this 12-year-old boy endured incredible pain, and treacherous conditions. Donald tells his wife that he told the boys if they were ever lost in the woods to remember 3 things, never lose your head, always follow a stream and always press on. Donn remembers those three things and it saves his life.

Ruth Fendler, the boys’ mother jumped into action making calls with Ryan to the newspapers and other organizations. Before long their are volunteers from all over helping with the search. We hear from locals about how people in Maine come together and how they count on their neighbors. We also see clips of Donn’s friend, brother and mother talking about their feelings at the time.

During his time in the wilderness, Donn realizes how much he misses and cherishes his family. He also recounts how he misses his dad’s bedtime stories and how sad he was when his dad stopped reading to them. He felt bad that his dad started pushing them to be men. Meanwhile Donald tells his wife how he regrets not scooping his boys up when he returned home from work that day. He says they were so happy to see him and instead they shook hands because he wanted them to be like men. He told his wife he had failed them and she told him that he didn’t. He said he wanted a second chance.

Donald got that second chance when Donn is found. We see clips of the real life news stories and photos. We see photos of the twins at 90 celebrating a birthday. We see Donn talking about how he survived an over 80 mile trek through the mountains of Maine.

If you are looking for a movie that shows the unbelievable will to survive against all odds, this movie will not disappoint.

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