There are many things you don’t need to be storing in your refrigerator whether it’s not good for them or because you just really didn’t realize they were OK in the pantry even after opening. Most people tend to come home and put most fruits and vegetables in the fridge and this can ruin the […]
Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays
You might think from some of my recent post’s here and here that I am a little obsessed with the bathroom, but it’s a place you use multiple times a day and getting your home ready for the holidays can sometimes be a chore you just don’t want to do. You may be worried about […]
DIY Leather Sofa Cleaner and Conditioner Wipes
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Georgia Pacific. The opinions and text are all mine It’s time to get ready for the holidays and once Halloween is over Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to come at me like a steam roller. One of the biggest challenges is having the house ready […]
Getting Ready for the Holidays with Jenny Craig
I was provided a free Jenny Craig Weight Loss Starter Kit. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.” Don’t hate me for saying this, but – the holidays are coming. I know, it scares me too. I see those posts on Facebook detailing the number of days until Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas and I […]
Easy Family Dinner Ideas and Recipes
Family dinner ideas is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Vanity Fair® Napkins. The opinions and text are all mine. A few weeks ago my family and I joined the #takebackthetable challenge from Vanity Fair® Napkins. Honestly with busy scheduled we have just gotten lazy about everyone eating when they can and […]
Weekly Menu Planner and Grocery Shopping List Printables
As a mom, we all struggle with time. There is just never enough in any day to get it all done and many times I will find it’s 5:00 and I still have no idea what I am going to make for dinner! Let’s face it we wish we could do it all, but there […]
Staying Calm in a World of Boy’s Messes
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Brawny® paper towels. The opinions and text are all mine. Let’s face it, being the only girl in a house full of boys can be daunting in many ways. I yearned to have a girl to play barbies with because Barbies I can do. […]
15+ Unique Uses for Ziploc Bags
Uses for Ziploc bags go far beyond food storage! Are you like me and love to organize or find new ways to use things? Ziploc bags, or any brand plastic storage bags, are a great way to organize. You might be surprised at these 15 unique uses for Ziploc bags. They may even inspire you to come […]
DIY Vinyl Lettering Home Decor
Recently I did a makeover on my children’s bathroom. It is a nautical themed bathroom and I wanted to make some fun things to go in it without spending a lot of money. I was able to make my own DIY vinyl lettering home decor to add a few fun reminder signs, jazz up a […]
The Best Dishwasher Detergent and Savings for Your Budget
Can we just discuss how frustrating it is to run a load in your dishwasher and when you open the door you still see coffee stains in your coffee cups, cloudy residue on your glasses and pots that still have a piece of last nights mac and cheese stuck to the side of it? I […]
Aging and Your Eyes
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alcon. All opinions are 100% mine. This year I turned 46 and in the past year I’ve noticed some age-related vision changes. So many changes start happening after 40, your skin starts to sag and show “fine lines”and let’s not even start in on hair […]
3 Easy Ways to Make a Home Inventory List
Taking a home inventory is one of those tasks that needs to be done but we all avoid. We just don’t put it as a priority until something bad happens. There are several ways to create a home inventory list and I’m going to lay them all out for you so you can pick what […]
The Guide to Facebook Online Yard Sales
Perhaps you’ve heard of Craigslist? If not, please climb out of that hole right now and let me be the first to welcome you back to life here above ground. Craigslist is huge…and super helpful if you’re like me and have a bit of an issue with “overflow” in your home…i.e. “WE’VE GOT TOO MUCH […]
Tips to Avoid the Midday Slump and Re-energize
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Chobani through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Chobani Flip Greek Yogurt, all opinions are my own. Being a parent, these days, is much different than when I was a child. There are more activities, more things to keep up with and […]
25 DIY Cleaners and Cleaning Tips
Harsh cleaning chemicals can wreak havoc on allergies or people with asthma. They can also harm the environment. These DIY cleaners and cleaning tips are great green cleaning solutions {and totally cost effective}! Within the last decade or so, may people have become more aware of some of the harmful effects of chemical-laden cleaners. If these […]
Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mother
Do you have one of those mom’s that is hard to buy for? Maybe a mom who has everything? Or maybe you are just looking for a unique mothers day gift? I love Uncommon Goods for gifts, it has a gift for every type of Mom, especially those that are hard to buy for! They sponsored […]
How to Boost Your Immune System
Like many of you I’m a busy mom. I work, drive carpool, take care of cleaning our house, and all the other extra things in our lives like kids sports, giving my son allergy shots 3 times a week, and volunteering at my son’s school. As Moms, we often overextend ourselves wanting to do everything […]
Behind the Scenes at the Southern Living Test Kitchen
As a girl, growing up in the south, there was always an issue of Southern Living Magazine on our coffee table. I think I am a lot like my mom, looking through those beautiful pages of gardens, decor and recipes dreaming of having that perfect southern home. Never did I ever think I might get […]
All Natural DIY Powdered Cleanser
I love to DIY Cleaning Products. It allows me to spend less money and have a set in each bathroom and the kitchen. This recipe for a DIY Powdered cleanser that is all natural is so easy to make and works great on tubs, sinks and toilets. I put my powdered cleanser in a mason […]
Whipped Lemon Salt Scrub
Whipped lemon salt scrub is a body butter and salt scrub, all in one. It’s whipped with shea butter, so it’s light and airy. It will slough away dead skin cells but also leave your skin feeling dreamy smooth. Salt scrub is better than sugar scrub for hard areas like heels and elbows. It’s almost […]
Freezer Meals 101: Tips and Tricks for Successful Freezer Meals
Would you like to cook for one day and have meals for fifteen? My friend Wendy and I have gotten together and make multiple freezer meals a few times. We’ve learned a few things, and I’m going to share with your our tips and tricks for successful freezer meals. I also created this awesome […]
Unclog Hair From Your Shower The Easy way
I have had short hair, medium length hair, and long hair in my life. Just about every other month my shower gets clogged with it and just pouring baking soda and vinegar down the drain doesn’t cut it. Here is the easy way to unclog hair from your shower and keep it flowing free longer. […]
How to Cut the Bitter Taste of Grapefruit
February is National Grapefruit Month. I’m going to show you how to love it and start eating it with some simple grapefruit breakfast ideas. Grapefruit can be bitter, but understanding how to cut the bitter taste will allow you to start enjoying it every day. Dole grapefruit was nice enough to send me some of […]
How to Roast Garlic
Have you ever roasted garlic? It fills your house with the most wonderful odor! It will drive you crazy it smells so good. Well, I guess that is, if you are a garlic lover like I am. Here is how to roast garlic the easy way. You can use it in lots of ways like […]
