The kitchen is a great place to start when focusing on being more friendly to the environment because it is an area of our homes that generates lots of waste. With so many foods, dishes, and products of all kinds coming and going, the kitchen is an important place to focus on making smart decisions. … [Read more...]
Secrets to Feeding a Family of 10 on $350 a Month
May 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
With one of my most popular posts being one that teaches others how I feed my family of eight for $250, it is time I update how I save money at the grocery store these days as that post is more than a year old. I find that the price of groceries had remained relatively the same, but with kids who … [Read more...]
Burned Out? Here’s How to Keep Going When You’ve Got Nothing Left
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Burnout. I think we all experience this at different points in our lives. You have so many demands on your time that you can be left feeling like slaves to the things you have to do with no time left for the things you actually want to do. These demands are high, sleep is minimal, and you are … [Read more...]
15 Habits Successful People Have (are you one of them?)
May 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Why is it that some people are so successful while others are simply average, mediocre, and ordinary? How is it that some seem to have mastered the art of navigating the waters of success while others only tread water no matter what they do? While not everything I have done has been successful, … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Kickstart Your Summer Fitness Motivation!
May 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summer is right around the corner, are you ready? Do you have your fitness motivation kicked into high gear? Sure, maybe your wardrobe, your summer schedule, and even your vacation plans are ready to go, but is your fitness routine? The truth is, we all want to look and feel our best for … [Read more...]
To the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Failing
April 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are you feeling like a horrible mom? Do you worry that you are "ruining your kids for life" because of this or that? Did someone else harshly judge you as a parent, leaving you to feel about two inches tall? Do you worry, "Am I failing as a mom?!" "Am I a mom failure?" If you answered yes to any … [Read more...]
Are You Really Ready to Buy a Home? Here Are 7 Things To Know
April 28, 2017 by
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Buying a home, whether for the first time or the 34th time, is a huge step. I would argue that aside from anything related to family, it is second only to choosing a career path. I have done this twice, and right now … [Read more...]
Creating a Master Bedroom That Is a Relaxing Haven
April 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Having a master bedroom feels like a relaxing haven is like a dream to me. This could be because I live with so many people and have only one space to call my own. This could also be because it's where I go when I just need to "have a moment." While the other areas of my home are important to me, … [Read more...]
How to Have an Amazing Day (it’s easier than you think!)
April 18, 2017 by 9 Comments
Do you ever feel like your day runs you rather than you deciding on how to run your day? Are you left wondering how others seem to have it all together while you struggle to keep your head above water? Are you looking to make the most of your day, each and every day? If so, you are in the right … [Read more...]
How to Be Productive Even When You Have NO Time
April 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Life is busy. I totally get that. Life is too busy, in fact. But, it’s about making the time you have count rather than being frustrated about the time you don’t have. Put a different way, being productive is being proactive with the time you have rather than procrastinating until you have the … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Have a Great Morning
April 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Do you long to have a great morning? There is just something about mornings that I don't like. I guess it's not really the morning as a whole, it is the first 15 minutes or so. Do you agree? Sometimes it can be so hard to get up and get going. Finding that motivation can be such a … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Your Money Away? You Should Find Out!
March 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
No one really would throw their money away on purpose, however, it can totally happen if you are unaware of some of the ways that your money is slipping through your fingers. Generally, these are not huge expenses as they stand alone, however, if you add all of these little things together, you can … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Controlling Clutter in Kids Bedrooms
March 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kids bedrooms. Is there anything more scary to think about when it comes to keeping things clean, organized, and clutter free than kids bedrooms? Maybe, but they can certainly be a clutter collector. With eight kids who all share rooms, I have become an expert in this area. I have mastered some … [Read more...]
Prayer & Devotionals For Rookies: How to Get Started
March 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*this is a guest post from Krystal Proffitt I know I don’t stand alone in this, but I used to feel completely overwhelmed with the thought of studying my Bible. I didn’t grow up in traditional Bible studies. Sure, I knew about the Garden of Eden, Moses and the Flood, and Jesus dying on the cross, … [Read more...]
21 Lifestyle Hacks to Save You Time and Stress
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Life can be crazy, can’t it? In fact, it seems like life is crazy much of the time, at least in my world. This is why every little thing we can do to make life just a bit easier makes things SO much easier. I love picking up little tips and tricks. Anything that allows me to multiply my time and … [Read more...]
