How to Create a Relaxing Home Environment Home is the one place you’re safe to truly be yourself. It’s your oasis from the outside world. However, even if you love your home, it may not feel relaxing. If you find yourself feeling irritated and anxious rather than relaxed when youRead More →
7 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online The internet these days helps your kids learn new things, socialize, and be very creative, but it can also be a danger zone if you don’t keep your kids safe while they are online. It is your job to create a safe environmentRead More →
10 Tasty Ways to Stay Low-Carb When Eating Fast Food I think we all know fast food isn’t an everyday thing. And I think we can all agree that it’s okay to eat on occasion due to our busy schedules or when we’re traveling. But what if you’re on aRead More →
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its In The Nation blog post. As moms, we all know that we are in charge of managing our homes (just don’t tell our husbands that).Read More →
I hope that you will join me this weekend at the 2015 Uplift Families Parenting Conference. I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon with Jeanette Herbert where she talked to us about her Uplift Families initiative. I loved being able to meet her and hear about how she wantsRead More →
When I was a little girl people would tell me all the time that I was going to be the Best Mom in the World!! I had heard this so many times that when it was time to become a mom I was prepared and ready. Prepared, only because everyoneRead More →
Did you know that Today is National Dog Day? I think this is a very important day to spoil our cute dogs and share with them how important they are in our family! We have two dogs that have been in our family longer than my kids. They are veryRead More →
Raising Money-Smart Kids: 7 Lessons from Back to School Shopping One of the biggest obstacles parents face during the back-to-school shopping rush is their kids’ desire for the latest-and-greatest products, including expensive items like the newest Apple device, designer jeans and name-brand sneakers. Since schedules fill up quickly this timeRead More →
Used Car Safety Checklist Whether you are getting ready to take a long road trip or just want to make sure your vehicle is road worthy for the week, here are some good checks to make sure your vehicle continues to operate at its best. Here are three simple checksRead More →
Summer Car Maintenance Everything has its time and season. Sometimes with car maintenance there are some things that go overlooked during the summer months. I currently live in a mountain desert climate. It’s hot, hot, and hotter. It doesn’t matter the climate or temperature, here are 3 important things youRead More →
Your father is one of the greatest men in your life. He is kind, loving and a great provider; someone who does what’s needed to consistently and passionately demonstrate his love and commitment to his family. With Father’s Day right around the corner, fathers are on everyone’s minds. Instead ofRead More →
I have spent most of my adult life non frugal. I’m not saying that I lived a fancy lifestyle or spent grand amounts of money. I just lived a lifestyle where I didn’t watch where my money was going. I didn’t have my own credit card in college. I started datingRead More →
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. I have two dogs, and I will be completely honest with you. When becoming a pet owner I was not prepared for everything that I needed to know about having dogs. There really is a learning process involved. MyRead More →
This post is sponsored by The Motherhood and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. I have four kids and their health and happiness is very important to me. There are so many things in life that I cannot control. Life is hard and people getRead More →
This is a great cause and really easy to do. Every Thanksgiving we make turkey hand crafts so we will definitely be sharing with the Hashtag so we help. This is a craft that kids love to do and a great way to get your kids involved with doing good theseRead More →
Ford recently took the opportunity to scare the heck out of unsuspecting car wash patrons and captured the whole thing on film. Haha! Seriously, this is hilarious! Probably funner because I am watching the YouTube video and not sitting in that car! 🙂 I’m guessing that they will have fearsRead More →
This sponsored post is sponsored by Crowdtap and Walmart. All opinons are my own. Having four kids can be expensive. Between school uniforms, school supplies, dance costumes, sports fees and so much more, it is important for me to save money where I can. When shopping online I always findRead More →
This post is Sponsored by Energizer and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. My kids love Halloween. I don’t blame them. It is pretty fun to dress up as their favorite character and go door to door to all of their neighbors houses and get free candy. Whats notRead More →
Have you seen the new 2-year Anniversary Younique Presenters Kit? This kit is available October/November 2014. Secretly, I am kind of jealous because there are some really great products in there! I am fairly new to Younique and have been very impressed with the make-up that I have tried.Read More →
I received compensation for participating in the Boy Scouts of America with The Motherhood Build an Adventure Program. All opinions are mine. I grew up in a scouting family. My brother was an Eagle scout and I was a girl scout. I remember so many family events surrounded around parades,Read More →
