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Waste Free School Lunch Tips to Save Money and Reduce Trash
I know....you are in the middle of summer vacation and don't want to think about school lunches, right? Well, my kids go back to school in 3 weeks so I am thinking about what they will bring to eat this year. Sending a waste free school lunch is important to me but it definitely takes a bit of planning. One of my favorite tips to save money is to ditch the disposables. No sense throwing your … [Read More...]
Estate Sale Tips for Sellers
This post about estate sale tips for sellers has been sponsored. All opinions expressed here are my own. Last month, my son and about 20 other neighborhood kids all graduated from high school. One of the families in the neighborhood decided that since all their kids were now out of the house, that they were going to move. And they were downsizing considerably! Since they had so much stuff that … [Read More...]
Easy Strawberry Icebox Pie Recipe with Pretzel Pie Crust
Spring is just about starting in many parts of the country, but here in the south, the weather is already hot. We are getting an amazing selection of fresh produce in the stores from Florida. Fresh strawberries are abundant and inexpensive and I am thrilled. Berries of all sorts are my all time favorite fruit of summer. This easy strawberry icebox pie is a delicious summer dessert recipe that … [Read More...]
Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette
I received compensation from Alka-Seltzer® to create this Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette. All opinions are entirely my own. #MyFoodMoment #CollectiveBias I met my husband years ago, during our starving college days. We weren't all that picky about the foods we ate. They needed to be cheap, plentiful, and preferably available at 3 AM on delivery. Fast forward a couple … [Read More...]
How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard for Greater Peace of Mind
If you have pets and small children, you may be wondering how to keep snakes out of your yard to help keep them safe. I know this is a huge concern for us here in Georgia. A few years ago, my husband and I found two rather large copperheads in our yard. Needless to say, there was a lot of commotion over this fact since they are poisonous. I am a huge nature lover but I can't have poisonous … [Read More...]
Cooking
Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette
I received compensation from Alka-Seltzer® to create this Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with … [Read More...]
Easiest Way To Peel Peaches and 5 Delicious Peach Recipes
Many, many years ago, my mom taught me the easiest way to peel peaches and I have been using it ever … [Read More...]
How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
Over the last few weeks, I have been dehydrating a ton of fresh herbs from my backyard garden. … [Read More...]
Parenting
Things College Kids Need to Stay Organized
This post about things college kids need to stay organized has been sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. I am the proud parent of one … [Read More...]
A Message for my Daughter About Acting Her Age
I am writing a message for my daughter about acting her age as part of the #DisruptAging campaign. This post is made possible with support from … [Read More...]
Our Sylvan SAT Prep Experience for Improving SAT Scores
This post about Sylvan SAT Prep courses is in partnership with Sylvan Learning. All opinions expressed here are my own. I am the proud mom of one … [Read More...]
Crafts & DIY
DIY Beard Oil for Soft and Healthy Facial Hair
Have a man with facial hair in your life? Looking for an easy Father's Day gift for your scruffy mate? Make DIY beard oil to keep it soft and healthy! … [Read More...]
Summer Skin Care Tips and DIY Rosemary Mint Facial Toner
The temperature this week is supposed to be in the upper 70's. Spring is in full force and summer will be here before you know it! That means out … [Read More...]
DIY Terra Cotta Coasters Give Your Table a Fresh Look for Spring!
If you are looking for a fun spring craft, these DIY terra cotta coasters are a great choice! Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I getting … [Read More...]
Entertainment & Technology
Want to Buy a MacBook Online? Here are a few tips!
This post about how to buy a MacBook online has been sponsored by Swappa. All opinions are my own. My house has always been a PC home. We have … [Read More...]
How to Back Up a Computer on an External Hard Drive
Do you know why you need to learn how to back up a computer on an external hard drive? Have you ever stopped to think about what you actually HAVE on … [Read More...]
How to Make Frozen Wine Cocktails and Easy Frozen Wine Cocktail Recipes
I remember (many years ago!) enjoying delicious Arbor Mist frozen wine cocktails during a summer BBQ. They were so delicious! With the weather … [Read More...]
Life in the Burbs
Estate Sale Tips for Sellers
This post about estate sale tips for sellers has been sponsored. All opinions expressed here are my own. Last month, my son and about 20 other … [Read More...]
How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard for Greater Peace of Mind
If you have pets and small children, you may be wondering how to keep snakes out of your yard to help keep them safe. I know this is a huge concern … [Read More...]
Turn Summer Chores for Kids into Smart Money Management
This post about summer chores for kids and smart money management has been sponsored by BusyKid. All opinions are my own. Ever since my kids were … [Read More...]
Shopping, Style and Beauty
Buy Online Shoes But Read These Shoe Shopping Tips First!
This post about how to buy online shoes has been sponsored by 4EurSole. All opinions expressed here are my own. I received compensation and product … [Read More...]
Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Teens That Will Be A Hit This Year
This discussion about beauty stocking stuffers for teens has been sponsored by Olay and Braun at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Gone are the … [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 … [Read More...]
