Giving gifts has become so complicated these days with so many options. There’s lots of brick-and-mortar stores as well as online shops and everything in between. This means that not only is gift-giving harder, but being able to sort it all out is as well. When it comes time for me to give a Valentine’s […]
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25 More Random Acts of Kindness
I think it is extremely important to do random acts of kindness to not only make yourself feel great, but more importantly, to make others feel great and the world a better place to be. What is a random act of kindness? A Random Act of Kindness is to do something that brightens another’s day, […]
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How to Avoid Produce Waste
I hate to admit it, but I am living in a household that seems to be committing a crime of sorts; produce waste all.the.time. I wrote a post not too long ago about having a zero waste kitchen, but there are some habits that I have been having a hard time breaking and one […]
How to Grow Ginger as a Houseplant
One thing my husband loves is ginger. He uses fresh ginger in his tea and he loves to add it to various recipes. Ginger is very low cost so this isn’t an issue, but did you know that ginger is also a nice looking houseplant as well and very easy to grow? Growing ginger […]
9 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for your Mind, Body and Home
The new year is almost here and for many people that means making a new year’s resolution or two. The problem with new year’s resolutions is, they are often hard to keep and not practical. A new year’s resolution doesn’t have tp be something elaborate or hard to be life-changing. You can simply make easy […]
#LightTheWorld and Feed the Hungry
This post is NOT sponsored by the church. I was asked if I would like to create an event and I agreed because it meant so much to me to do so. In my adult life, there have been many times where my faith was tested and where I needed help. Several of those times […]
#ad The Perfect After School Program for Low Income Families
When my daughter was younger (She’s a teenager now. Where did time go?), she participated in a couple of after school programs, but they were always hard to budget for since we were a low income family. My mom was gracious enough to pay for her to be in karate and get involved in the […]
How to Help Those Affected By Wildfires
I don’t usually write posts like this. In general, I try to keep my blog upbeat and a place for folks to find comfort. However, while the hurricanes Harvey and Irma are hitting in the south, the areas I call home are burning up. This post isn’t supposed to be one about who has it […]
#ad 5 Unique Dates for Active Couples
This post is sponsored by RecTennis. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own My husband and I make date night a large priority in our relationship. This has been something we have done since we got together and even though kids and all the trying times we have experienced in our […]
25 Homemade Dog and Cat Treats
Our furry friends are what really makes life worth living sometimes, aren’t they? I know that when I am feeling the stress of the world crushing me, I can count on my cat to comfort me or do something funny that reminds me that simple joys still exist. They are there for us in […]
#ad Tips for Making Time for Yourself
This message is for 21+. By continuing to read, you agree that you are 21 years or older. In our day to day lives, it can get pretty busy and we often lose sight of what is really important. I also think as moms, we tend to put everyone else in our family first. This […]
#ad Tips for Becoming a Better Person
There are times when we all feel like we could do better. I have a personal philosophy; no matter how old I get, I can always improve and learn more about myself and the world around me as well as how I fit in it. In the many therapy sessions I have been in personally, […]
6 Things You Need to Buy When You Move
Disclaimer: Casper and I created a combined list of what could make a new home more inviting. I was NOT compensated for this post at all and all opinions are my own. I am by no means an interior decorator, but I do really love wandering the aisles of stores like Home Goods and Marshall’s. […]
#ad 4 Affordable Ways to Get Your Kids Active in the Summer
This post is sponsored by RecTennis. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It is so easy to spend summer days being lazy. The heat of the summer sun beating down on you almost sends kids into a trance-like state. And if you add electronics on top of it, it can […]
#ad 7 Tips for Putting Together the Perfect Romantic Picnic
My wedding anniversary just passed and since my husband and I are the outdoorsy type, we decided to plan a romantic picnic. It occurred to me that since this was a picnic for the two of us to celebrate our special day, that it should be more of an experience rather than just lunch together. […]
How to Get Rid of Instant Pot Ring Odor
When I got my instant Pot a few months ago and started using it on a regular basis almost immediately, I very quickly learned that the silicone ring on the inside of the lid responsible for the sealing that happens with the appliance picks up any and every odor. I had made the mistake of […]