Emergency Preparedness: What to Get, Why, and Where
I know, I know. You don’t want to be one of THOSE people. The person on the block who everyone thinks is crazy because they have a nuclear bunker in their basement full of wheat and their backyard is fenced with 50 gallon barrels full of water. And I definitely don’t think it is a […]
Guilty Mom Syndrome?
I think I have “Guilty Mom Syndrome” Today was just not a good day. I will not bore you with all the details. If you are a mother, you already live them…every day! I’ve been lying here in my bed for several hours trying to come up with something profound to write today. Instead my mind […]
10 Tips For Surviving Breastfeeding
Before I had my baby last year, I had a lot of discussions with experienced mamas on breastfeeding. I knew “breast was best” for my baby and wanted to do my best to ensure that it could be a great experience for both me and my baby. I was so grateful for the advice I was […]
The Best Crescent Roll Recipes
If you’ve been on pinterest enough, I’m sure you’ve noticed there are plenty of recipes using Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough. I’m normally not a fan of buying pre-made doughs from the grocery store, but one of my husbands favorite recipes is Chicken Pillows which, of course, uses crescent roll dough. Since I’m not obviously gonna […]
How to Prepare for a New School Year on a Small Budget!
It’s frugal Friday again! I know none of us want to think about the fact that the new school year is just around the corner (well, unless your kids are driving you crazy like mine are!) but after the 4th of July, that’s what I start thinking about. I don’t like to fight the crowds […]
How to Keep a House Clean with Kids!
I remember when I was growing up my mom struggled to keep a clean house with kids more than anything else. It felt like we were always being asked to do chores, yet the house just never stayed clean…EVER! Now, as an adult, with 4 kids of my own, I wonder how on earth my […]