Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 3 minutesDo you have daughters? Do you watch your words around them? As the mom of three girls, I am learning how to weigh my words before I speak! We were sitting side-by-side on the oversized recliner, and I was listening to her read from Magic Treehouse. I smiled on the outside and beamed with pride […]
HomeThe 10 Best Items to Buy at Grove
Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’ve been wondering what some of the best items are to buy at Grove, then wonder no longer! Here is my list of the top ten items I buy there every month! It’s not uncommon for readers to ask me what are some of my favorite items to get at the stores where I […]
5 Ways to Brighten Your Home in SpringÂ
Reading Time: 3 minutesThese 5 ways to brighten your home can be done in no time! I love the change of seasons, and I’m grateful to live in a state (North Carolina) that affords our family the ability to experience all four seasons each year. Spring came early for us this year, and I’m excited to share some ways […]
20 Ways to Use a Glass Spray Bottle in Your Home
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are countless ways to use a glass spray bottle in your home. Here are 20 to get you started! A glass spray bottle is an essential homemaking tool! Glass won’t absorb the odors of what you put in it, so you can wash it out and use it again and again! If you’ve never tried […]
Classic Deviled Eggs {Trim Healthy Mama S}
Reading Time: 4 minutesThese classic deviled eggs come from two family recipes–my mom’s and my mother-in-law’s. They are incredibly easy to whip up, and I hope you will enjoy them! These are a Trim Healthy Mama S! I must confess that, in over a decade of homemaking, I had never made deviled eggs until yesterday–even though they have […]
5 Health Benefits of Salmon + a Recipe for Seared Salmon and Salsa Verde {THM S, Gluten-Free}
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Salmon is a super food that we can’t afford not to eat. You won’t want to miss these health benefits of salmon (plus get a recipe for a yummy seared salmon and salsa verde!). Salmon is one of my favorite foods. But would you believe I didn’t eat it at all until my mid-20s? […]
8 Reasons Why You SHOULD Consider Selling at a Children’s Consignment Sale
Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you’re looking to make extra money, you might want to consider selling at a children’s consignment sale. It’s not for everyone, but it just might be for you! On Monday, I published a post on why I stopped selling at children’s consignment sales. It wasn’t intended to be an attack or anything of the sort. […]
Why I Stopped Selling at Children’s Consignment Sales
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: I used to spend hours preparing clothing, gear, and toys to sell at children’s consignment sales. But I eventually realized that selling at children’s consignment sales was not a good use of my time. Here are the reasons why I stopped selling, and a guide for how you can evaluate whether or not selling […]
HealthHow to Protect Your Family from Cell Phone Radiation
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday, we will explore how to protect your family from cell phone radiation. This is a very important topic that might not even be on your radar–but I guarantee it’s likely to be affecting you and your family without you even knowing it! When we were children, cell phones were a luxury; today, children carry them around […]
White Turkey Chili
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for a comforting, warming soup that packs a bit of spice, you can’t miss this white turkey chili! A while back, our family had a delicious white turkey chili in one of our meal delivery boxes. I’ve since tweaked it and made it several times – we really like it! Related: Slow Cooker […]
On Being Busy, Boundaries, and the Intentional “Yes” and “No”
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re feeling overscheduled, overworked or overwrought, this message is for you. Being busy might seem like a way of life in our American culture, but we can learn how to be busy with the right things! On a recent phone call with my mentor, Holly, I asked if she thought I was busier than […]
How to Not Waste a Snow Day
Reading Time: 4 minutesDon’t waste a snow day! You can have fun, be productive, and form family traditions that will create memories that will last a lifetime! Here are some suggestions on how to make snow days fun. If the weather man is right, our little family should be enjoying another snow day today in North Carolina. They […]
The #1 Productivity Tip (That You’re Probably Ignoring)
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis productivity tip is simple and free. Yet I ignored it for years! This was a game changer for me, and it can be for you, too! There have been times over the past few years when I’ve felt like I wouldn’t make it through the day. I struggled to complete my to-do lists. Several times, I was late […]
How to Get Your Husband to Give Up Sweet Tea {written by a man & his wife}
Reading Time: 5 minutesI thought I would never get my husband to give up sweet tea, but I was wrong! Here’s how to get your husband to give up sweet tea too! By Will and Erin Odom Even after several years of being on a healthy living journey, one vice Erin thought Will would never give up would be […]
The Dangers of Conventional Tampons (And What You Can Use Instead)
Reading Time: 5 minutesI hadn’t used tampons in five years–until recently. If you love the convenience and comfort of disposable tampons but are wary of the dangers of tampons, I can’t wait to tell you about a great alternative. Warning to all the men: You might want to skip this post. This post is for female eyes only. Got […]
