*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by Scrigit Scraper. All opinions are my own. I don’t know what it is, but once January is over I am more than ready for spring. Not only that, I am more than ready to get all things decluttered and cleaned. I know I’m not the only one with spring cleaning on … [Read more...]
Why My Husband and I Won’t Be Celebrating Valentine’s Day
January 29, 2019 by
Valentine’s Day. Those two words often send men into a state of panic and cause women to start gearing up for a fight if they aren’t showered with enough or the “right” gifts. I realize I’m generalizing here, but the hype about Valentine’s Day is part of the reason that my husband and I won't … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Winter Blues 6 Tips You Can Use Right Now
January 14, 2019 by
January is here, and never are the winter doldrums and the winter blues more apparent than they are in January. I know I suffer from the winter blues every year, and I have found that having a few tips and tricks to beat the winter doldrums is key. The truth is this. Both January and February can … [Read more...]
Do You Have the After Christmas Bills Hangover? Get the Help You Need
December 30, 2018 by
It's the week after Christmas, and that can be not such a great time from a financial standpoint. This week means that it's time to reflect on all the memories you made with family and friends this past week. But what so often happens is the bills start coming in. Or, at least we know they'll be … [Read more...]
Simple Day After Christmas Ideas to Help You Catch Your Breath
December 26, 2018 by
It's the day after Christmas. Generally, this day is a flood of emotions that can vary from one person to the next, however, I think there is one word that most likely describes all of us: exhausted! Maybe your home is like mine - with all the extra food, all the packaging from the gifts, the used … [Read more...]
How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually KEEP!
December 13, 2018 by
Have you noticed this? I think as soon as the last Christmas gift is opened, life becomes focused on the New Year and all that comes with it - including resolutions - but what about making some resolutions that you can actually achieve? And while it isn't Christmas yet, I think now is the time you … [Read more...]
15 Simple Money Saving Tips You Don’t Know
December 4, 2018 by
I have maintained a money-saving lifestyle for more than 20 years. At times it has been because I have had to due to income levels. At other times it has been because my husband and I have been focused on either a long-term or a short-term financial goal. For instance, our long-term goal was to … [Read more...]
What to Do Before You Create Your Morning Routine
November 27, 2018 by
Creating a morning routine that works for you is so vital, it really is, but I want to back up just a bit and share what you need to do before you create your morning routine. In all honesty, if you want a morning routine and schedule that works, you have to plan a bit before that. When it comes to … [Read more...]
The Holiday Gift Guide of Books That Every Mom Must Have
November 23, 2018 by
It's here...my holiday gift guide of must have books for moms who are looking to be more intentional in their roles as a mom. One of the reasons I think most moms love to read is that it gives of the opportunity to dream about a different and better version of our life. I think we as moms are all on … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Kids to Clean Their Rooms WITHOUT Yelling!
November 15, 2018 by
Wondering how to get your kids to clean their rooms? Is it really possible? Wouldn't it be nice to get your kids to clean their rooms without yelling? What about how to get your teenager to clean up after themselves? With four teens myself, I sometimes think getting my teens to clean their rooms is … [Read more...]
The Incredibly Simple Secret to Controlling Toy Clutter in a Small Home
November 8, 2018 by
Toy clutter can be the most annoying type of clutter there is. If your kids are like mine, they can make a toy war zone in two minutes flat. Ask any parent who has ever stepped on a Lego about how annoying toy clutter can be and then will be able to quickly tell you. Toy clutter becomes a huge … [Read more...]
How Moms Can Survive the “Fall Back” Time Change With Young Kids
November 1, 2018 by
I live in Michigan, which is a state where we experience the time change each fall and spring. I have never been a fan, but I am really not a fan as a mom of nine. It’s so hard to believe that a one hour time change can be such a big deal, but somehow it can. While in theory it’s nice in the fall … [Read more...]
12 Simple & Powerful Secrets For a Stress Free Christmas
October 30, 2018 by
Christmas can be a super stressful time. There are all kinds of reasons for this, really. It could be just all the added places you need to go and demands placed on your time. Maybe you’re like me and it’s all the added places you have to go in addition to it being wintertime. Maybe the holidays are … [Read more...]
15 Ways Chuck E. Cheese’s Is Even Better Than When You Were a Kid
October 23, 2018 by
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese's . The opinions and text are all mine As a mom of nine who lives in Michigan, I can attest to the fact that winters can get long. The whole “being trapped inside with kids who have too much energy” is a real serious … [Read more...]
Get Your House Clean For the Holidays In Less Time
October 10, 2018 by
*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by Scrigit Scraper. All opinions are my own. With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to get your home cleaned whether you’re entertaining guests or just dealing with the normal holiday bustle that so many of us face. There are numerous … [Read more...]
