Crib – check! Car seat – check! Minivan – check! College Savings Plan – check! Life Insurance – oops! Life Insurance – one of the most forgotten, yet important financial decisions parents need to make. It’s easy to think about all of the stuff you need for a new baby in the short-term (saving for […]
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The hush-hush topic of lice is something all moms think about during the school year. But I never thought that lice thrive in full force at summer camps, too. If you have ever dealt with lice for your children or yourself then you understand the agonizing process of getting rid of the infestation. Recently, I […]
Halloween is next week! Have you picked out your kids costumes yet? If you are a procrastinator (or just REALLY busy like myself) you may find yourself scrambling for a costume idea at the last minute. You can make some really fun costumes with some of the everyday items you find around the house. Here are […]
I am a member of Chick Fil A Moms and throughout the year they send me gift cards for different promos they are having. The most recent was the Frosted Lemonade, which by the way is really good! The Chick fil A’s here are always super busy though, which means I am not always in […]
I love this time of year. The trees have become the color of a beautiful sunset and their descending foliage blanket a frost covered ground. It is sweater weather matched with cute boots and a hot apple cider in hand. The creepy Halloween decor is being traded out for potted mums and freshly picked pumpkins. […]
Last month, I shared about inviting my friends into the mess that is my house, specifically, my office. It was a disaster and was getting in the way of getting anything done. Not to mention how much brain space it was taking up because of the chaos! My girlfriend came over, with her sweet teething baby in […]
It’s the Friday before Easter and I am hosting Easter Brunch in 2 days. I somehow always volunteer myself to host the holidays but never seem to be prepared for them. If you’re like me and stressing over how you’re going to throw together a party in 2 days while chasing a 3 year old […]
Are you looking for Pinterest-worthy themed costumes for your little ones this year? I think I can help you out! I’ve been making themed DIY Halloween costumes for six years and I’ve never sewed more than a simple stitch and I am saving money. With a little creativity and hot glue, you can do it, too- […]
The Importance of Reading Nook for my Kids When I was younger I was a big-time reading junkie. My best childhood moments were being locked away in my bathroom reading a book. The bathroom was the only place at my house that was void of chaos and loud noise. We weren’t allowed to be in […]
One of my favorite things to make for the holidays as gifts are home made hot cocoa mixes. This mix is very easy to put together and can last a couple of months, if stored in a secure container, such as a mason jar. This cocoa mix is made with only 5 ingredients and is […]