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, […]
Homekeeping
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 […]
5 Ways to Stay Sane this Holiday Season
This post is sponsored by Groupon. Although this post is compensated, All opinions are my own. Are you getting excited or nervous for the upcoming holidays? I was just saying to my husband the other day that I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already here and then it’s the crazy month of December! Out […]
How my Teen Inspires Me
This Post is produced in collaboration with Yoplait Go Big, but all opinions and content expressed are my own. I have two teen girls that mean an awful lot to me. One is my amazing 13 year old daughter that doesn’t live with me full time and the other is my 16 year old […]
18 Healthy Portable Snacks for Teens and Tweens
This post is sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios. All opinions and words are my own. Thank you for supporting #GivingBackPacks ! I have teenagers. This means that I am pretty much almost always grocery shopping. Just when I think I have food in my cupboard, I look and it’s gone. With so many unhealthy options out […]
FamilySearch’s Worldwide Indexing Event July 15-17
I really enjoy learning about my ancestry. It is so amazing to find out where your roots lie and what the people who came before you enjoyed doing, where they lived and how they worked. It gives you great insight into what shaped you and who you are. With so much information available […]
Get Back to Nature on a Boat
It’s no surprise that I love nature. Being someone who enjoys living as natural as possible in my every day life, being in nature itself is truly what I long for. I was raised in Montana and this meant we spent lots of time on lakes. I remember being able to get out on some […]
DIY: How to Restore Your Wood Cutting Boards
I don’t know about you, but I love a new wood cutting board. That first time you use it is quite an experience, but it soon starts to look dull, lifeless. Before you know it, it has started to loose its luster and lack it’s charm. You can bring life back to your cutting boards […]
What Food Banks Really Need
The time when most people donate to food banks is usually around the holidays, but food banks need things all year long because hunger and financial issues are not a problem only during Christmas and actually, donation slow way down this time of year. By March or April, food banks have already run out of […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies
Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites from […]
4 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Move
Whether you are moving down the street or across the country it can be expensive. Since you can’t avoid moving, you can take several precautions to ensure you don’t go broke during the process. Here are a few tips to make your moving life that much easier. Ways to Save Money on […]
100+ Things to be Happy About
I don’t know about anyone else, but as winter drags on and spring seems to take forever to get here in Montana, I start to feel the effects of lethargy, frustration and even depression. I started keeping a journal of things to be happy about to not only help myself remember even little things matter […]
Ways to Keep Your Child Entertained at a Restaurant (without electronics!)
We have all been there. You go out for a nice family meal and the food is taking a little longer than your child’s stomach says it should. They get antsy, restless and grouchy. The coloring page is no longer entertaining them. You scramble in your purse for a single object and a scrap of […]