This post about ways to make cleaning easier is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All opinions are my own. Everyone wants a clean home, right? I know I certainly love to look around my house and see walls with no fingerprints and floors with no dog hair. It doesn't happen as often as it should, however, so I am always looking for house cleaning secrets to make the process easier. It's time for spring cleaning so here are a few products and cleaning tips I am trying this month. How To Clean Your House Like a Professional Want to know how to … [Read more...]
Speed Cleaning Your House for Unexpected Guests
April 1, 2019 by · 10 Comments
Ever have a moment in your life when you have to whip out your superhero cape and start speed cleaning your house for unexpected guests? Have you ever been up to your eyeballs in dog hair and dirty dishes only to get a call from an acquaintance informing you of their imminent arrival? "OH...so you were just out driving around and decided to stop by to see us? You'll be here in 30 minutes? That's wonderful!" you tell them. Now, to figure out how to clean your house fast before they get there! Only inside your head you … [Read more...]
Find Your Home Decor Style with These Simple Tips
March 5, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
These tips on how to find your home decor style is sponsored by Havenly. All opinions are my own. When my husband and I were young and broke, our home decor consisted of whatever was cheap. Or furniture we found by the side of the road. Home decorating took a back seat to eating and paying the bills. When we needed a piece of furniture, we had to hit garage sales, not look for a home decor specialist. Now that we are older and have more money to spend, decorating our house is more important. I am still … [Read more...]
Early Spring Garden Vegetables to Plant NOW!
February 22, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
I am so excited that it is almost time to start planting a spring garden! Living in the south means that I have 3 seasons to plant my crops, however spring is my favorite one of all. What can you plant in spring? Every plant has a season and you need to know which plants will do best in the climate you live in. While some of you might still have snow on the ground, you need to start planning ahead. Which spring garden vegetables should you plant? Here are a few of my favorites! Essential Gardening … [Read more...]
Easy Gardening Tips that Won’t Break the Bank
February 13, 2019 by · 3 Comments
If you are looking for easy gardening tips, you need to keep an eye on your budget. Some gardening ideas sound great, but are incredibly expensive. I have been a fan of frugal gardening for years so I decided to share a few easy gardening tips that won't break the bank! Backyard Gardening on a Budget I have been gardening for many years...ever since my preschooler came home one day with a Lima bean plant that he grew in class that he wanted to put in the ground. Well, the boy is now a teenager who asks for Trinidad Scorpion … [Read more...]
Football Game Day Snack Ideas and a Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Recipe
January 31, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
These football game day snack ideas and Greek yogurt ranch dip recipe are sponsored by Babbleboxx. All opinions are my own. Unless you have been hiding your head in a book for weeks, you probably know that there is a big football game coming up soon. Its a really SUPER football game who's real name shall not be used by anyone but we know what it is, right? Do you love football? Have friends over for the big game! Of course, you need football game day snack ideas in order to keep them well fed, right? Well, Babbleboxx sent a collection … [Read more...]
Update Home Appliances at the Best Buy Open House Event!
January 17, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
If you're looking to update home appliances or just want to upgrade to the latest technology, keep reading. You'll want to attend a Best Buy Open House Event in one of 17 stores across the US. My husband and I are always interested up checking out the latest technology, so we cannot wait for this event! Since we spend so much time in the kitchen, having modern kitchen appliances is incredibly helpful. And with Best Buy, you can be sure to find a great selection. Best Buy Open House Event When you think about Best Buy, you think … [Read more...]
10 Uses for Coffee Mugs As You Declutter Your Kitchen
January 10, 2019 by · 5 Comments
Are you trying to declutter the kitchen this month? It is definitely high on my to do list! Over the years, I have acquired a whole lot of coffee mugs. I got them from students when I taught preschool, as gifts from friends and family, and they come in sets of dishes when I really only needed the plates and bowls. Now I find myself looking for creative uses for coffee mugs because my cabinets are overflowing with too many mugs! Since I pretty much only use one or two a day, this leaves me with dozens of the darn things just … [Read more...]
Financial Wellness Checklist and Using a Bullet Journal to Save Money
January 8, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
As we enter the new year, you should consider working through this financial wellness checklist to ensure financial security in the years to come. For most people, money is in limited supply and the demands on finances are fairly high. Gas must be purchased regularly if we want to continue driving to work and kids need to eat. And they generally eat a LOT. Unless you sit down to tackle a few financial tasks occasionally, you won't truly be financially 'healthy'. One way to get a great look at your household budget … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Stress with These Anxiety Busting Tips
December 28, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Stress can make our lives difficult. It causes our health to decline, our anxiety to skyrocket, and wreaks havoc on personal relationships. As we move into the new year, I want to get rid of stress in my life wherever I can. I thought I would share a few anxiety busting tips that may help us all live a more stress free life. Of course, we need to understand our own personal stress triggers in order to do that. And stress reduction techniques will be different for everyone. However, maybe some of these … [Read more...]
