Single moms have a lot of challenges that they need to overcome. It’s much harder to deal with a toddler having a tantrum when you’re on your own, trying to wrestle a trolley full of shopping in the supermarket. At the same time, you’ll often find that you struggle to find the right balance in your schedule between making money with your career, and spending time with your little ones. Another major issue that many single moms face, is that they often have a hard time with their cash. After … [Read more...]
Check Out How You Can Connect Your Home
Smart homes are gradually becoming a reality thanks to the Internet of Things and super-fast internet connectivity. But even if you have little interest in high-tech science, there are already several devices that can make your home smarter, more energy-efficient and safer. You can reduce utility bills with smart fridges and smart thermostats, like these by Crystal Air Conditioning, and intelligent toilets can help conserve water. Whether you want to reduce energy waste, lower household bills, … [Read more...]
“Piece of Cake” DIY Valentine
Valentine's Day is my favorite holidays because I love making homemade Valentine's for my kids to take to school. It seems to be the only time of year that corny jokes are popular with everyone. I also love all the cute mailbox ideas my husband makes as well. My kids get really into it and love talking about different ideas we all have for cards and mailbox designs. My kids love that they are some of the only ones to bring in clever, handmade Valentine handouts for their parties.Here is a … [Read more...]
Handheld Cleaning Made Easy
I was given this vacuum for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Your may differ. This post contains affiliate links.It's a new year and I've got the itch to clean, declutter and throw everything away. One easy way I'm getting that done is with my new vacuum - APOSEN Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filter. This vacuum is really fun and I'll tell you why. There are so many great features of this handheld vacuum that I'm loving. The amazing features of this vacuum are:Durable … [Read more...]
You’re a Gem Valentine – Printable Cards
With non-candy Valentines becoming more and more popular I find myself wanting to make more variety for you all. I love these darling "You're a Gem Valentine" that feature a diamond ring eraser. Though the colors may be feminine, every kid loves a shaped eraser so these are a fun card to pass out no matter gender.While I will share with you how to make these yourself below and provide the printable, if you want to skip the hassle of printing out all the cards, cutting them out, cutting out … [Read more...]
Star Wars Dark Side Keychain Set Giveaway
Hey Star Wars lovers, pay attention! This one is for you!Kansas City is a special city. It isn't just because I live here and we have some awesome attractions and restaurants. It's also special because it's one of the few markets that has the exclusive special edition McDonald's Dark Side keychain set toys. These sets are not being sold across the US, the Kansas City metro area is one of just a few select areas of the country selling the collector item. These are available to buy with the … [Read more...]
How to Bolster your Bank Account in Winter
The winter is well and truly here, and it looks as though the cold weather isn’t going away any time soon. If you’re starting to worry about how you’re going to handle the higher demands on your bank account when it comes to things like entertainment and energy bills – don’t panic. While winter can be one of the more expensive seasons of the year, it’s also something you can handle with a little strategic planning. While you’re enjoying the festivities of the most wonderful time of the year, … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Keep Your Home’s Air Clean
Breathing is involuntary, but you must make conscious decisions about the air that you breathe. Considering the amount of time you spend at home, the air quality inside your home is a major player in your health, just like healthy eating and exercise. Improving your indoor air is easy and offers many benefits for both you and any pets you may have, as Vernon Heating mentions here. For example, a few oxygen-giving plants will also add to the welcoming decor that makes a house feel like a home. … [Read more...]
Check Out How You Can Connect Your Home
Do you want to control your HVAC system and refrigerator from your smartphone even when you are on another continent? Home automation systems, like these smart thermostats by Meeks Air, give you a superpower-like reach that allows you to monitor and adjust all your domestic appliances in real-time for maximum efficiency and reduced energy consumption. From smart doorbells, intuitive home security systems to Alexa-connected microwaves, you can wire your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and climate … [Read more...]
Gifts for kids under 15
I received products for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.I've been doing on gift shopping a lot lately. Since I have four kids I have to be careful with my budget and look for things that are budget friendly so that I can buy everyone multiple gifts. I have had several brands reach out to me to include their options in my list. Check out my fun gifts for kids under $15:Let's start with a company called OOLY. They have so many fun, affordable … [Read more...]
$10 Paypal Giveaway
It's Giveaway time again! I'm doing a little holiday shopping. I've found some cute gifts for under $10 such as some simple tools, some classic games, a LOT of great toys, and a little odds and ends! So I thought, let me buy you a gift in the form of a $10 PayPal cash prize!This giveaway is open to people ages 18+. There are simple twitter entries. The giveaway will run from December 6 - December 13. Good luck!a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
What Will You Find on The Branson 76 Strip?
Branson, Missouri is an Ozark destination popular among travelers from around the world. It’s sometimes touted as a more family-friendly and less risqué alternative to Las Vegas because of all it has to offer, including its Broadway-caliber shows and live music. There are a lot of things to do in Branson that aren’t touristy. For example, hiking is popular in the area in areas like the shores of Lake Taneycomo that connect to the Branson Landing Boardwalk, as well as Lakes Forest Wilderness, … [Read more...]
DIY No Sew Felt Christmas Tree Garland
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small portion of the sale if you purchase.Christmas is right around the corner and there are so many fun and creative projects you can do with the kids to decorate your home.I saw this DIY Eucalyptus Garland - Awesome Greenery project which made me want to make something for our mantle, but since I did not have any eucalyptus, I decided to make some adorable Felt Christmas Trees to make a garland out of to hang from our … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate pie is my favorite dessert and this is my all-time favorite chocolate pie. I always make this pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas, then occasionally throughout the year. This pie has been known to be our birthday dessert as well. The recipe is so easy to memorize that this is my go-to dessert for company or when I need to take something special somewhere. I found the recipe at Food.com. Try it, you'll love it! Plus, homemade chocolate pie is so delicious because you can't beat the … [Read more...]
Breakfast Baking – Recipes using Hiland Dairy
This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.Don't think I'm over here always making a big fancy breakfasts for my family, because I'm definitely not, but as we enter the holiday season big breakfasts are happening more often. When my kids have days off from school for Thanksgiving Break and Christmas Break and my husband has some work off as well, those days turn into big meal days. Some of my favorite big breakfast meals include using … [Read more...]
