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Whether you suffer in the bondage of being a victim to human trafficking, kidnapping or violence, you know that “freedom is just the beginning”. If you are one of the lucky survivors, you understand this quote. Escaping a dangerous situation takes courage and you do not feel free when you have live as if you are being hunted, or haunted. As a domestic violence survivor who escaped 21 years ago, I still feel so much in this movie. Hope finds herself trafficked and it happened so fast. The escape was dangerous and then she had to fit back into family and life. It is not easy. I am glad that this film shares that!

There are so many gentle messages in this film. Leaving takes courage. She left because someone saw her struggling and stepped up. Lesson One – pay attention to others and lean in when someone appears to be struggling (it is amazing how many people look the other way). When you are out, it is not as if you look into the rearview mirror and watch that old situation get further and further behind you, only to see sunshine ahead. That is not a realistic ending. Escaping means someone is looking for you or has told you bad things will happen and your nervous system is waiting for the next beating or violence. It is so hard to break free from them – freedom is just the beginning. Lesson two – these victims need to give themselves grace and need your grace too. Human trafficking, abusers and kidnapping is real and all around. Talk to your children and take the precautions to protect them. It is easier to do so in a digital age = Lesson Three!

Watch the trailer below:

Still Hope is a must see! It is in theaters Friday, February 5th! When you purchase a ticket to Still Hope, you help shine a light on the fight against trafficking and amplify the hope this film was created to
share! Also, A portion of ticket proceeds will go towards organizations that care for victims of trafficking.

Buy tickets today to see Still Hope in theaters starting February 5th! You can also enter to win a gift card below – $10 Amazon (USD)!

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Upgrade your bath decor with this Luxury Terry Towel Set from Badesofa

January 5, 2026January 19, 2026 Erin Sluka

Sitting on the edge of the bed in my guest room is in the photo above. I leave a bath and hand towel with a bar of soap. Our guest room is directly across from the hallway bathroom that family and friends use when they stay over. My guest room has been used for out-of-town family, friends/family who house sit and those that may not want to drive home after a night of friends and drinks. I try to think of all the items I require from a hotel room and with a bit of luxury to have available in the gust room. I want guests to feel like I am proud to have them, rather than feeling that they are a bother.

I hve a set of the Luxury Terry Towel Set from Badesofa for guests. I like this neutral tan color and if I did want to hang them in the bathroom, they feel as soft as they look! The bath towel also comes with a loop to hang on a towel hook (I have one of those on the back of the guest room door as well).

I love the Badesofa proucts from Germany. It is a touch of luxury and quality at a great price. Their bath and pool products are of made eco-conscious materials and follow a zero-waste fabric-cutting strategy to reduce environmental impact. Shop Badesofa today and upgrade your bathroom! You can also shop their Amazon storefront.

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Heal Scars and Bruising quickly with these 2 products

January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 Erin Sluka

Scars from burns and deep cuts become such a cosmetic annoyance. It is important to treat burns and cuts right away to minimize scaring. However, sometimes I have my typical cooking burns I just deal with and move on. I wait too long to treat it and the scar forms. So, I tried NewGel+ Advanced Medical-Grade Silicone Gel + Vitamin E gel on a burn scar that I never treated right away and had left a scar on my hand.

I am impressed! Look at the photo to see the difference already! The gel rubs in well and it leaves no greasiness or odor behind. I just simply apply before bed and again in the morning as I get ready for the day. A small amount goes a very long way, so 1 tube can trat many scars or last quite a while.

As annoying as scars, is bruising! I bruise easily and am a tad clumsy, so I tend to carry bruises and in spots that show in shorts and short-sleeve shirts. Did you know that by applying Arnica and Caffeine, you can quickly improve bruising and swelling symptoms? BruiseMD has a Topical Bruise Gel With Arnica and Vitamin K and supplements that support your body’s natural healing process, helping you recover faster from the start and as it heals.

You can stock your first aid stash from the Bruise MD Amazon storefront and NewGel+ storefront.

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Find those easy Sunday mornings again with Sunday Club

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Erin Sluka

Remember the Sunday mornings? Cartoons on TV, breakfast cooking and Dad with his newspaper? If he was like my Dad, he always read the comics and would save the puzzle page for my Mom. Sometimes, playing these puzzles we remember from print just do not feel the same when on a device. If you want those Sunday mornings back, consider a Sunday Club subscription or purchase.

The issues are monthly and bundled into seasons. This means you can buy 1 issue at a time, or a season (1 issue every month for 3 months) or keep it coming all year long with the season pass. Each issue has 12 pages of beautifully designed, classic paper-and-pencil games, puzzles and fun on classic printed paper. Unplug and grab your pencil.

It truly brings the nostalgia back when you grab your pencil and begin the games. I was hooked. It is such a great way to sit in a lazy morning or even end a busy day. This makes a great gift for those that have everything already…except their Sunday mornings they remember. Explore the packages at https://sundayclub.com/