Used, not unboxed
Everyday problem-solvers and honest notes on what I'm using, trying and making. Keep what helps. Skip what doesn't.
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Alyssa GivensClean counters first, then Christmas. Red flameless candles and a gold Merry Christmas sign on our kitchen island, straight from cleaning day. No real flame with pets and kids.
Alyssa GivensFlameless LED candles that clip onto the tree, a 7 ft pink bow topper and a four-scent Christmas candle set, filmed in our house, with my honest take on each.
Alyssa GivensFive Christmas gifts for kids about 6 to 10 that we filmed at home: a unicorn water elves kit, a kids apron, a visual timer, the Osmo Genius Kit, and one camera to check before you wrap it.
Alyssa GivensBuild a home gym from the floor up: padded mats, a weight set, a bench, cardio, recovery and the one big piece worth saving for.
Alyssa GivensBig-ticket finds worth saving up for: home gym, furniture, kitchen, backyard, laptops and gifts for the maker. Every one over $500.
Alyssa GivensMake a full Blackstone elk dinner with garlic butter top round, crispy Parmesan russet potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and green beans.
Alyssa GivensFour small kitchen tools under $25 for the home cook: Food Huggers, a lemon squeezer, steel scrubbers with a handle and a potato masher. What I saw on video, who each is for.
Alyssa GivensThis week's Deal Hunt: 12 winter-ready deals for farm and family, checked Nov 6. Heated throws, slippers, a tire inflator, and the heated cat house we use.
Alyssa GivensCreamy green chile white chicken enchiladas made on a Blackstone-style griddle. Crispy tortillas, never soggy, and no oven needed.
Meet Alyssa
I'm rebuilding my career, income and life with God at the center. This is where I share useful ideas and what I'm learning along the way.
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