The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be a stressful time, especially if we come into this bustling time of year behind the eight ball. And, it seems to happen every year, doesn't it? The stress, the strain, and the overwhelm. We can so easily become so stressed out about the … [Read more...]
Family Traditions That Keep the Focus on the Real Reason For the Season
November 8, 2017 by
Sponsored by The Star In Theaters November 17 The holiday season is what I consider to be the best time of the year to make memories as a family. With sisters who live out of town, it is often the only time we are all together during the year. With my own family, it is the time of year when we … [Read more...]
6 Simple Ways to Kickstart Your Morning
November 6, 2017 by
Looking to jumpstart your week? I know I am feeling a bit sluggish after the weekend. I’m really not sure why. Although I am usually reluctant, I find these six things to be so effective in giving myself that little push I need to keep my day from just being entirely wasted. There is nothing … [Read more...]
Refresh & Restore Your Mom Heart
October 17, 2017 by
You guys! I have what might me the most exciting news that I’ve heard in a very long time. Like maybe all year. I know you are going to find it exciting, too. There is a conference coming up in just over a week and it’s just for us moms…and it’s FREE. That’s right, you can attend this … [Read more...]
This Is What You Can Do For Las Vegas
October 2, 2017 by
The Las Vegas Shooting. The world is a scary place these days. I guess it has always been filled with hatred, violence, and war, but maybe what makes it different today is that technology has made it so that we can watch it all unfold in real time right in front of our eyes. Maybe that is what … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Take Back Your Time
September 6, 2017 by
Do you know what it means to take back your time? Have you ever experienced something shifting in your life, ever so slowly over weeks or maybe even over a month or two, to the point where you have come completely derailed by the time you noticed it? I am always amazed at the snowball effect. You … [Read more...]
When the Money Just Isn’t There
September 5, 2017 by
Have you lived through a time when the money just isn’t there? Perhaps you find yourself there right now. Maybe right now you are in a place where you have no money at all. You could be nearing the end of yet another month and have no idea how you're going to make it all work. Mostly, you know … [Read more...]
How to Help a Friend Who is Hurting
September 2, 2017 by
Pain, suffering, fear. These are all weighty words and emotions that can shake even the most sure-footed person in the blink of an eye. It is one thing to wrestle with these weight emotions, and it is quite another to watch a friend process through these feelings. While we all want to help, do you … [Read more...]
The Greatest Surprise Of My Life
August 25, 2017 by
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jewelers Mutual Insurance for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I went to the same high school, although we didn’t date in high school. We actually “met” while on our class trip. It’s like a storybook romance in many … [Read more...]
Before You Yell At Your Kids & Hate Yourself For It
August 14, 2017 by
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs on the planet, isn’t it? As a mom of 8 I can certainly attest to the times that being a mom challenges me beyond what I think I can handle. And yes, there even times that I yell at my kids when I certainly shouldn’t have. And then. I hate myself for … [Read more...]
20 Fun Back to School Traditions
August 5, 2017 by
Back to school time can be a stressful and anxious time for both students and parents. While we can’t completely remove the stress or anxious feelings entirely, we can overcome these feelings. One way we can do this is by creating and revisiting some fun back to school traditions every … [Read more...]
3 Simple Things That Can Turn Your Life Around
July 29, 2017 by
When you are feeling down, have you found some things that can help turn your day around? What about some simple things that can even turn your life around? Although I have never been officially diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, I know that I have it. In some ways, it’s hard not to … [Read more...]
Finding the Perfect Home Is Easier Than You Think: 12 Point Checklist
July 25, 2017 by
*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust Mortgage. All opinions are my own. Most would agree that buying a home is the biggest financial purchase you will ever make in your entire lifetime. It is arguably the purchase that will also affect your life the most. The good news is, there … [Read more...]
Why I Packed My Kids Things Up & Why You Should Too
July 12, 2017 by
Are you wondering why I packed my kids’ things up? Does it seem even more extreme that I still do it? If so, hear me out. It’s not as bad as it sounds. As we talk about having less stuff, we will be talking about having experiences together instead. I've created the perfect way for you to do … [Read more...]
Have More Money in 10 Days or Less!
July 11, 2017 by
Creating a budget. Does anyone really love to do this? I suppose maybe if you’re a numbers person and aren’t ever trying to make ends meet, it might be ok. But, for the large majority, numbers can be scary, and trying to make ends meet can be exhausting. Do you have a budget? Does the budget you … [Read more...]
