Tips for Saving Money on Laundry
These tips for saving money on laundry have been sponsored. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.I have told my family multiple times that I really think we should adopt nudity as a way of life. I would save SOOO much time and money if we could just stop washing and drying clothes every day. … [Read More...]
Cool Gifts for Teens That You Will Want to Keep For Yourself!
The holidays are coming and not only do I have Christmas gifts to buy but both of my kids were born in November and December! I am always on the lookout for cool gifts for teens and this year I have found a few that I totally want to keep for myself! I thought I would share my finds with you in case your own teens are hard to shop for. Check out my post about gifts for techies if your teenager … [Read More...]
Tips for Creating a Fire Safety Escape Plan with Your Kids
This post about creating a fire safety escape plan has been sponsored by First Alert. All opinions expressed here are my own.When my children were young, they had a fire safety lesson at school. There was a mobile 'classroom' that came to the school and taught them how to escape from a room if the house was on fire. They learned things like staying low to the ground to avoid smoke and to … [Read More...]
André Rieu CD “Shall We Dance”: Review and Upcoming Concert Tour
This André Rieu CD review has been sponsored however all opinions expressed here are my own.Music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I joined my elementary school band when I was 10 and learned very quickly to appreciate just about every style of music. Whether it is a slow and melodic classical piece or an upbeat show tune, there are very few styles of … [Read More...]
DIY Dog Treat Cookie Jar and Healthy Natural Dog Treats from Wellness
This DIY dog treat cookie jar and healthy natural dog treats discussion has been sponsored by Wellness. All opinions expressed here are my own.Halloween is almost here and that means there will be plenty of treats to be enjoyed. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin ginger snaps, everyone in my house enjoys treats occasionally, even my dog. Of course, sweets are definitely NOT good for dogs! Know … [Read More...]
Cooking
This Pear Crostini Recipe is an Easy Appetizer Idea for Any Occasion!
Have you ever planned to have a few people over and then created so much work for yourself that you … [Read More...]
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Smoothie Recipe
I love a good smoothie recipe but most of my favorites involve summer fruits. Berries and peaches … [Read More...]
Banana Bread Scones Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze
Last week, I was at the grocery store and came across a marked down cart of 'antique bananas'. … [Read More...]
Parenting
College Tour Tips and our UGA Tour Experience
I am the proud parent of a high school senior. That means I will have a college freshman next year which utterly terrifies me. Over the summer, we … [Read More...]
Fun Activities for Teens: How to Keep Your Teenagers Busy this Summer
Last week was my teen's final week of school for the year. In order to keep them busy over the summer, I am always looking for fun activities for … [Read More...]
Chemistry for Teens: The Atomic Mass of Silver and Making Science Fun
Last week, my daughter came home from high school amazingly excited about her experience in chemistry class. The class had made soap bubbles filled … [Read More...]
Crafts & DIY
DIY Desk Organization Idea that is Creative and Inexpensive!
This DIY desk organization idea has been sponsored by Westcott Brand and Role Mommy but all opinions expressed here are my own.Do you have any … [Read More...]
Rosemary and Mint Homemade Shaving Cream Recipe
Living in the south means that I wear shorts from March through October. Sure, I love tank tops and flip flops but that means I have to shave … [Read More...]
Solutions for Teen Acne Struggles and a DIY Bathroom Organizer
This discussion about teen acne struggles and my DIY bathroom organizer craft is part of the #ClearlyConfident campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. … [Read More...]
Entertainment & Technology
Simple Holiday Party Ideas to Help You Celebrate in Style
Have you started planning your holiday entertaining already? Are you stressing out about plans that seem way too complicated? It shouldn't be that … [Read More...]
Cheap Halloween Ideas for Loads of Frugal Fun
Halloween is coming up soon and WOW, is it not a cheap holiday! Have you seen the price of some of the costumes? Not to mention the cost of that … [Read More...]
Teenagers and Technology: Negotiating their Expensive Wish List
Teenagers and technology seem to go hand in hand nowadays and it can be a pricey combination. When my children were small, their wish list was … [Read More...]
Life in the Burbs
Tips for Saving Money on Laundry
These tips for saving money on laundry have been sponsored. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the … [Read More...]
Tips for Creating a Fire Safety Escape Plan with Your Kids
This post about creating a fire safety escape plan has been sponsored by First Alert. All opinions expressed here are my own.When my children … [Read More...]
Simple Fall Activities to Celebrate Cooler Weather
I am a very simple creature. I don't decorate my bathroom for every holiday, nor do I create elaborate weekend getaways for my husband and me. In my … [Read More...]
Shopping, Style and Beauty
Cool Gifts for Teens That You Will Want to Keep For Yourself!
The holidays are coming and not only do I have Christmas gifts to buy but both of my kids were born in November and December! I am always on the … [Read More...]
Practical Purse Essentials List So You Are Prepared For Every Emergency!
When my kids were young and I had a diaper bag to carry around, it was easy to bring everything I could possibly need along with me at all times. My … [Read More...]
How to Care for Boots so They Last Longer
Fall is almost here and I will soon be breaking out the jeans and boots. I honestly can't wait because I have a pair of boots that I absolutely LOVE … [Read More...]
