Many of you have been reading my articles since I first began blogging back in 2009. In the early days, I was constantly writing about coupons and saving money. I shared every coupon I could find that would let me save money. Over the years my perspective has shifted so that I even though I…
I received sample products from Oriental Trading for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received. My daughter is turning 10 in just a few months, so I’m already looking for ideas for her birthday. If you have been around 4th and 5th grade girls recently, you will…
Whether you are helping a friend who is transitioning to a new community or see a stranger moving in next door, there are many times in our lives when we are called upon to help a friend in need. But how do we know the best way to lend a helping hand? Sometimes it’s better…
Whether you work in an office 40+ hours a week, do shift work at a factory, work from home on your computer or juggle babies and toddlers all day, we all have stuff that has to be accomplished. There is no easy job. People who work full time outside the home still have to come…
This past weekend we moved into our new house! The best part about our new house has nothing to do with the insides. It doesn’t matter a hill of beans to the kids if I get the boxes unpacked or the bedrooms decorated – they are just excited to have a creek in the backyard….
Do you ever feel like you need more time in the day to get stuff done? Between the demands of kids in school, a full time job and trying to keep your house from looking like a pig pen, there’s just never enough time to do it all well. Many people talk about time management…
“Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.” #BistroCups #PlatefullCoOp It’s time for back to school routines. That means hurried breakfast meals and rushed mornings. I need easy breakfasts that are super quick, nutritious and yet still taste good. Of course we can always pour a quick bowl…
What do you do when you are in a rush for a hot meal with no time to cook? Sometimes the best option is a quick full meal that you can pull out of the freezer, toss in the microwave and have ready in less than 10 minutes. Hungry Man quick frozen meals are already…