This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. As parents, there are so many things we face on a daily basis that are downright scary, aren’t there? These things can be overwhelming, even paralyzing if we let … [Read more...]
Here’s How You Can Be Armed & Ready For the Winter Season This Year
January 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
I received free product and compensation from hydraSense® to write this post. All opinions are my own. Disclosure: Please note that I am not a medically trained professional. I have provided an overview of what has worked for my family but please consult with a professional for any … [Read more...]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies
January 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cherry chocolate chip cookies are the favorite around here. Made with real chunks of maraschino cherries and cherry chip cake mix, your family will LOVE these! They are a Valentine's Day tradition, which is why I'm sharing them with you now. Actually, these cookies are a favorite of mine since … [Read more...]
20 Housecleaning Hacks For People Who Don’t Have Time To Clean
January 15, 2018 by 6 Comments
Cleaning is so hard for busy people. I know this first hand. With 10 people in my house I know how quickly things can get dirty, and every minute counts. Looking to get some serious cleaning done? Enter your email below to subscribe to my cleaning cheat sheet and get cleaning tips delivered … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Fitness Motivation!
January 12, 2018 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? If you're looking to jazz up your running or even your … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps to Avoid Meltdowns In Public
January 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by Walmart. All opinions are my own. If there is one thing I’ve learned in nearly 17 years of being a parent to eight children, it’s that it pays to be prepared. While you never quite know what you need to be prepared for, the lack of preparedness is the … [Read more...]
8 Diet Tips You Can Actually Follow (with free email challenge!)
January 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Are you looking for some diet tips that aren't impossible to meet? So often diets are filled with strict regiments, routines, and meal plans, but you can still maintain a healthy lifestyle without all that stress. If you really want to make 2018 count, make sure to join our free new year … [Read more...]
10 Cleaning Hacks You Want to Know
January 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
With such a bustling family, I have had to learn countless cleaning tips and tricks over the years for who knows what reason. Just yesterday I was repeatedly having to wash the ceramic tile in my bathroom after my son left a bottle of shampoo tipped on its side. After a few hours, I'm sure you can … [Read more...]
5 Magic & Money Saving Cleaning Hacks Using Baking Soda & Vinegar
January 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Usually when we hear of baking soda or vinegar, we think of cooking and the various recipes we can make that contain one or both of those ingredients. But did you know that there are many ways to use these two household items for cleaning frugally? That’s right! There are so many things you can do … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Want a Meal Plan
December 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If meal planning takes extra work, why would you want a meal plan? I feed my family for pennies on the dollar, and meal planning is one of the major ways that I use to do that. Even with a family of nine, I am still able to feed my family for $250 a month. I have learned so many tricks on … [Read more...]
5 Simple Truths to Smart Money Management
December 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. As someone who has lived a money saving lifestyle and now lives debt-free, I have learned a lot about money management. Not all of it has been easy, but the things I’ve learned have brought me to where I am now. Using … [Read more...]
The Cheat Sheet You Need to Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions (Free Tracker)
December 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Not long after you hear the words, “Happy New Year!!!” you may be hit by a nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach. It happens to many of us, actually, and it has to do with what we’re “supposed” to when New Year’s Day rolls around every year. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? That’s … [Read more...]
Spent Too Much on Christmas? Here’s Your Free Budget Help
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It can happen to the best of us. With as closely as I’ve watched my pennies over the years, it’s even happened to me! That’s right. We’re talking about overspending today. While overspending can happen at any time of the year, it is certainly a common problem during the Christmas buying spree. … [Read more...]
The No Excuses Exercise Motivation You Need!
December 25, 2017 by 2 Comments
January is right around the corner, and there is no better time than right now to give your exercise motivation a kick in the butt. Most of us have probably consumed way more calories than we should have this past month, which means that we may be carrying around a few extra pounds. I know I … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Might NOT Be Accomplishing Your Goals
December 22, 2017 by 6 Comments
Goals. While setting goals is generally a good thing, setting goals can also be a bad thing if we are doing things that set us up for failure. I don’t know about you, but when I set goals only to fall short nearly right out of the gate, it is so discouraging. Discouragement is just not something I … [Read more...]
