20+ Great Stocking Stuffers Found at the Dollar Tree
Filling those stockings can get so expensive! As a mom of four I have spent years stressing out over what to get for my kids to fill those stockings up. So many times I get all of their gifts but...
View ArticleHow to Encourage the Natural Musician Within a Toddler
It is not hard to believe that there is a little bit of a musician in all of us. Just watch a young toddler when you give them anything they can make music or listen to music with. They love it. It’s...
View ArticleTop 10 Toys For Kids This Christmas
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. Shopping for your kids around the holidays can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which toys are the best?...
View ArticleHow to Get Off the Naughty List – BACON!
This post was sponsored by Farmland. All opinions are 100% my own. As you know, not everyone is perfect – and well you might be wondering how can you (or your kiddo) get off the naughty list this...
View ArticleHow to Get Beautiful Holiday Photo’s on a Budget
I have never been one for paying for professional photo’s. They always seem so posed and honestly they are just too expensive for my budget. So here is what I have discovered you don’t need to pay a...
View ArticleTeaching Kids the Lesson of Giving through the Holidays + 7 Great Locations...
Christmas time is always a favorite of mine – all of the beautiful decor, yummy food and gorgeous lights. Not to mention it is the time of the year we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus and His gift...
View Article5 Ways to Cut Onions Without Tears
I really do love to cook. But one of the things I just can’t stand is cutting onions. I love to eat onions, love to cook with onions and to be honest I put onions in almost everything I make (well...
View ArticleMom Tip: How to Run, Jump and Sneeze Without Peeing
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As many...
View ArticleSurviving Depression Without Meds
First lets just say that I am not sure if there is really such a thing as “surviving” postpartum depression. Secondly, I am not a doctor, just someone who has been there. I can tell you from experience...
View ArticleHow to Have the “American Girl” Experience for a Fraction of the Cost
If you have a little girl who loves the idea of an American Girl Doll, but a $100+ doll is just not in the budget – than this Our Generation Doll is perfect! She is wonderfully made, designed with...
View ArticleKids Yearly Savings Jar – 1 Penny at a Time!
Teaching kids to save their money can be hard. Heck convincing myself I need to save money seems nearly impossible sometimes. That’s why I decided to try something new with my kids this year. This year...
View Article6 Tips to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Why do we (parents) scream at our kids? Why do we think it will make a difference? I ask myself this nearly everyday! It seems nearly everyday I find myself becoming irritated, overwhelmed and fed up –...
View Article6 Potty Training Tips to Success
I am about to potty train my fourth baby. Not only that but I also potty trained my niece and nephew – so that’s a total of 6 babies I have tried, error-ed and succeeded in the marvelous journey of...
View Article5 Tips to a Successful LASTING Marriage
First of all, let me tell you I am not a professional counselor, psychologist or an “expert” of any sort. I am simply a journalist, a wife and a woman who has been witness to several both good and bad...
View ArticleMarried to a Gamer – 6 Must Know Tips!
Let me start out by saying…I am NOT a gamer! I enjoy playing board games, card games and even more actual physical activity games (basketball, gymnastics, football…). My husband on the other hand is...
View ArticleTop Baby Products of 2016
Having a baby is always so exciting. One of the most exciting things at the very beginning of pregnancy is checking out all of the hottest, coolest, must haves for your new coming baby. I will tell you...
View ArticleWhat not to buy at Costco (Plus what you SHOULD buy and at what price)!
I have shopped at Costco for years. However when I started couponing 6 years ago I began to realize that not everything is a “good” deal at Costco. Don’t get me wrong there are some great deals at...
View ArticleHow to Give Your Towels a Fresh Look, Feel and Smell!
Getting out of the shower and grabbing a stinky towel is the worse! I am sure we have all been there. I know that as a mom of four it happens all of the time. My kids are horrible at remembering to...
View ArticlePregnant and New Moms – Take Heed on Social Media!
First of all if you are pregnant or a new mom I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! As a mom of four I know it can be rough. Pregnancy can be painful, exhausting and not at all what you expected. Being a...
View ArticleHow To Organize and Get a Fresh Look in Your Home on a Budget
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Spring is nearly here, which means I am itchy to do some Spring Cleaning, organizing and updating the look throughout my house. Cleaning and...
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