This post about how to be productive with kids at home has been sponsored. All opinions are my own.Being a mom is stressful. You may have teens who need to be driven places and babies who need naps. There is homework to help with even though you don't understand basic math anymore. There are field trips to remember and possibly chaperone. And there are more after school activities than you remember signing up for. If you have any hope of getting the housework done, you need to learn how to be productive while balancing a baby on your hip … [Read more...]
What to Do with Halloween Costumes Once Trick or Treating is Over
October 29, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
When my children were younger and dressed up for trick or treating, I used to spend a ton of money on Halloween costumes and accessories. For an event that lasted about 2 hours. I know, I was a sucker for cute princess dresses and rakish looking eye patches. Then November 1st came around and had me wondering what to do with Halloween costumes after all the fun and games of trick or treating were over.It seems silly to spend all that money and only get a few hours enjoyment out of your adorable dress up clothes, right? Well, over the … [Read more...]
Upcycle Candle Jars into a DIY Succulent Garden
October 23, 2018 by · 3 Comments
If you love indoor gardening, you can upcycle candle jars into a DIY succulent garden. I like to reuse candle jars for this and I have plenty! I hate to throw them away or even just recycle them. Reusing them is a great way to save money on indoor gardening!On any given day, you can walk into my house and it will smell like something baking. And usually, I am not actually baking something! I have an obsession with food scented candles. Apples and cinnamon, Rosemary and Thyme, Vanilla Mint...if you can eat it, I probably have a candle … [Read more...]
How to Rock Family Movie Night with Teens
October 12, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This post about family movie night with teens has been sponsored by BestBuy. All opinions are my own.When my kids were young, we watched a lot of movies together. There was plenty of Disney, cuddly blankets, and popcorn to go around. Now that the kids are older, they have a tendency to hide in their rooms. They emerge occasionally for food or money. Then they just want to go hide again. Now that my oldest is off to college, I see him about once a month. It's been a hard transition.If you feel like you are disconnected to … [Read more...]
Advice for my Son: Those First Few Steps Are Always the Hardest
October 8, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This advice for my son is part of a paid campaign with The Mission List and the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions are my own.The last two months have been incredibly emotional for me. I sent my first born off to college 2 months ago. There were tears (both mine and his), the worry over college costs, and the chaos of shopping and moving. Where did my baby go? How is this college kid the very same boy who struggled to read in kindergarten? Then and now.... how did we get here so fast? Advice for my … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen
September 30, 2018 by · 2 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with someone on Facebook about my intense dislike of cockroaches. After living in Houston for 7 years, those things give me the heebie jeebies! I said (and I quote!) "I would rather have hundreds of ants in my house rather than one single cockroach!" Well, God must have heard me because within 24 hours my kitchen was overrun by ants! I kid you not! Talk about a coincidence, right? Well, now I have been spending weeks getting rid of the ^&%*@! things and figured I would share my tips about how to … [Read more...]
Want to be Hiking at 50? Here is Some Important Advice to Follow!
September 26, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This post about hiking at 50 has been sponsored by DePuy Synthes as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. All opinions are my own.I decided to start hiking when I was in college and it is by far my favorite way to exercise. While I spend more time in the gym than I do on the trail, stationary bikes do not bring me the sort of enjoyment that I get from setting off on a hiking trail. But, hiking definitely gets more challenging the older I get!Keep reading for a few middle aged hiking tips as well as information … [Read more...]
Best Ways to Stay Organized to Reduce Stress
September 19, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
One of the best ways to increase your stress level is to be unorganized. Since I am trying to REDUCE the stress in my life, I decided to start looking at the best ways to stay organized this year. With the holidays fast approaching, I need to get my life in order before holiday chaos strikes!Getting organized isn't always easy. Like most moms, I get pulled in a thousand different directions every single day. Not only to I have to keep myself organized but I am also in charge of the kids and husband. Sure, they are pretty good at … [Read more...]
PlateJoy Meal Planning Makes Eating Healthy Easier
September 14, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This post about PlateJoy meal planning has been sponsored. All opinions are my own.Healthy eating isn't always easy or affordable. Planning healthy meals usually requires cooking from scratch with fresh, wholesome ingredients. And that takes more time and money than using most prepackaged products on the grocery store shelf. However, there are ways to make eating healthier easy and a bit more frugal. If you want to eat healthy on a smaller budget, I thought I would share my experience with the PlateJoy meal planning system!What … [Read more...]
10 Things To Do With Acorns for Loads of Fall Fun!
September 12, 2018 by · 5 Comments
I went for a walk yesterday and all along the ground I am starting to see more and more acorns. It got me wondering about creative things to do with acorns since they are so plentiful right now. My son always used to gather them up to use in his slingshot (target practice only of course!) but I figured there had to be a ton more ways to use acorns except for target practice. I started to do a bit of research and am honestly amazed at how many uses for acorns that I found.Creative Things to do With Acorns Wondering what to do with … [Read more...]
