Finding the Time For What Matters Most

With so many things on my plate, howdo I know what is good, better, or best?? Finding time for what matters most can be a challenge!!

 Okay, I’m pretty sure I’m not the only mother out there that feels like there is more on my plate than I could possibly ever chew. I was talking to a good friend of mine, yesterday because I was feeling totally overwhelmed with everything I needed to do that day and we both agreed that […]

Emergency Preparedness: 5 Things You May Not Have Thought About

When it comes to Emergency Preparedness, there’s a good chance that there are at least 5 things you may not have thought about.  Sure, you know you need food and water and flashlights- maybe even a 72 hour kit.  But, those will only get you so far in a real emergency. Let’s delve a little […]

Kid’s Birthday Ideas: When You Are Out of Time, Money, or Energy

Is one of your kid's birthdays coming up and you find yourself out of time, money, or energy? I hear you, sister. Don't worry. I've got a plan. Read on.

Is one of your kid’s birthdays coming up and you find yourself out of time, money, or energy?  I hear you, sister.  Don’t worry. I’ve got a plan. Read on. So, I keep having babies in the fall for some reason, which means 3 (soon to be 4) of my kid’s birthdays sneak up on […]

Halloween Party Ideas

Great ideas for your Halloween party! Create a Halloween party your guests will love!

I don’t know about you, but I look forward to the fall season every year! Watching the leaves change colors and feeling the hot summer heat transition into a cool autumn breeze is the best. I love pulling out my cardigans and boots and switching from the bright summer colors to my warmer wardrobe. Who […]

Simple Christmas Eve Traditions to Start With Your Family

Simple Christmas Eve traditions to start with your family

**Reminder! If you are doing holiday shopping, don’t forget to activate your cash back from your Ebates account. This is the time of year when I get the most back (if I actually remember to activate it!) You can install this button on your browser and it will remind you every time you go to an eligible […]

10 Green Cleaning Alternatives For a Healthier Home

Tired of the fumes? These are some of our family's favorite green cleaning alternatives!

The reason I chose to start using green cleaning alternatives  is because I wanted my HOME to be a healthy environment. We breathe more air INSIDE our houses than we usually do OUTSIDE.  10 years ago, I used the typical cleaners you normally buy at the grocery store. I loved a clean house and I […]