Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 3 minutesOur family is well versed in holiday travel. In fact, we just prepared a last minute 10-hour road trip to see my husband’s family in Mississippi for Thanksgiving. Travel during the holidays, if you’re like us, is sometimes inevitable. Whether it’s a road trip or flight, holiday travel can be expensive and stressful. Peak travel […]
HomeHow to Make a Super Simple Charcuterie Board
Reading Time: 4 minutesCharcuterie boards don’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or even expensive. I hope that this post on how to make a super simple charcuterie board will give you the confidence to take one to your next gathering! Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. And why wouldn’t they be? They are cute, are full […]
Saving for a “Sunny” Day: Make Financial Goals to Achieve Your Dreams
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s good sense to save for a rainy day. But sunny day savings are for achieving dreams. Here are 6 steps to make financial goals to achieve your dreams! I remember a day when saving money was simply impossible. We were barely making ends meet. It was a stretch to have enough food to eat at […]
Financial Mistakes We Made in Our Newlywed Days (Plus 4 Key Steps Towards Financial Freedom)
Reading Time: 5 minutesFinancial mistakes are all too common—especially among newly married couples and young adults. These are our top financial regrets from our newlywed days, plus HOPE for finding financial freedom! As newlyweds without a single credit card to our name, we appeared to be starting married life on good financial footing. We both had full-time incomes […]
HealthPrepare for Cold and Flu Season: 5 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Illnesses
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis conversation is sponsored by Sinex available at Walmart. All opinions are my own. It’s possible to prepare for cold and flu season! Check out the following tips to make sure your family is ready for seasonal illnesses this year. Cold and flu season has reared its ugly head once again. Before I became a […]
Being a Working Mom When You Really Want to Stay at Home
Reading Time: 6 minutesHere’s some encouragement for all you working moms out there! If you want to stay home with your kids, here’s encouragement and advice–plus a look at some of the blessings that come with your time in the workplace! There was never a doubt in my mind that I would be a stay-at-home mom. Oh, I prepared […]
10 Natural Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu (That Actually Work)
Reading Time: 6 minutes10 Natural Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu Inside: Avoid sickness this flu season with holistic remedies and habits! These natural ways to prevent colds and the flu are super easy–but they’ll go a long way towards keeping your family healthy. I’ve never been a big fan of conventional medicine–especially antibiotics. Even as a […]
3 Benefits of Music Education
Reading Time: 4 minutesMusic education can change the trajectory of your child’s life. The following three benefits of music education just scratch the surface of all music can do for your little ones! I have partnered with Guitar Center to bring you this post. All opinions are mine. Even though I do not consider myself to be a […]
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Dip
Reading Time: 3 minutesInside: This dairy-free pumpkin dip is one of the easier yet yummiest fall treats you can make. Your friends and family will love it at your next gathering! Pumpkins have always been one of my favorite foods. In fact, I can remember asking my mom to bake me a pumpkin pie instead of a cake […]
Dear Mom Whose Baby Was Born Into Heaven (via Miscarriage or Stillbirth)
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you have a baby in Heaven via miscarriage or stillbirth? I hope this post ministers to you. This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom whose baby was born into Heaven (via miscarriage or stillbirth), First of all, I want you to know: You are a mother. Do not let […]
The Easiest Way to Raise Money For Your Kids’ School
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis might just be the easiest way to raise money for your kids’ school! You can do it without spending anything extra! The new school year recently started, and while my kids have been excited about buying fresh school supplies and seeing their friends, they’re also getting geared up to help raise money for their […]
Protein Packed Tuna/Salmon Patties
Reading Time: 3 minutes I didn’t grow up eating seafood, but I fell in love with it when my husband and I honeymooned on the Outer Banks back in 2005. As we were leaving our wedding reception, my dad pulled my husband aside and handed him a wad of cash with this caveat for us using it: “You must […]
Entertaining Toddlers During A Move
Reading Time: 4 minutesEntertaining toddlers during a move can be quite the challenge. This post will give some great tips to make it work! Our family moved to a new home in August, and I’m now convinced that people must suppress the memories of moving once it’s finished because I surely didn’t remember how much work it is! […]
Year-Round Holiday Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s never too early to start planning your holiday budget. In fact, our family has learned that year-round holiday planning is the best way to keep our spending in check and our budget on track! Armed with a box of crayons, a hair dryer, and a cheap canvas, my husband worked for weeks on a […]
Baby Gift Ideas for Repeat Moms
Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve always said that every baby deserves to be celebrated–no matter if it’s the mother’s first or fifth! But what do you give to a repeat mom who already “has it all”? Knowing what to gift a repeat mom is especially challenging when she’s having a baby of the same sex as a child […]
