Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
Traveling is always an exciting and chaotic time, especially on a cruise. However, regardless of your destination or manner of travel, getting quality sleep is a must. If you’re like me and depend on a CPAP machine to sleep, you may have some concerns about bringing it aboard a ship. However, with a few simple […] Read more…
One of the most often overlooked parenting challenges is when your adult children are still living at home with you. It may be that they went out into the world and came back (yo-yo kids) – sometimes with kids or spouses along for the ride. Or maybe they are the “failure to launch” kids who […] Read more…
Now that it’s been a few years since our sons Eagle Project, I can look back with a bit more perspective. I can see some of the things we did well and a few areas where we pretty much crashed and burned. One thing I can tell you is that these Eagle Projects are HARD. […] Read more…
Today, we have a special treat. I’ve invited Divya from The Savings Addict to guest post to share her best tips on how to get the best cruise deals for your next cruise vacation. Follow these simple tricks to save money on your next cruise holiday!! While cruises are super fun, they can be costly. But, […] Read more…
Keeping spending under control can be a difficult impulse to control. Especially if, like me, you have a bit of a shopping addiction. Nowadays, we are absolutely bombarded with advertisements flashing the latest and greatest products. These ads are specifically targeted to make us want to spend more and more. Sometimes, it can be hard […] Read more…
Recently, a friend of ours went on a cruise with her lifelong friend. However, after that cruise, they are no longer friends. Yikes! Sharing a cruise ship cabin, even with a close friend, can be a tricky situation. Regardless if you are going on a cruise with a group, another couple, or just a good […] Read more…
By now, you all must know how much I enjoy cruising. With so many destinations to experience at an affordable price, who wouldn’t love it? While finding your next cruise deal will save you some cash, there are other small and subtle ways to save money during your next sailing. Because of this, I’ve partnered […] Read more…
These wooden board quilts are such a quick and easy craft for the less-crafty folks like me. If you’re time-challenged and not terribly artistic, this is a great type of craft to get into. It’s one of those fun crafts you can put together in just a few hours. Evidently, full-sized quilt designs like these […] Read more…
If you’ve got clutter around your house, you are missing out on the peace and serenity that you could be enjoying. However, there are so MANY problems which can cause clutter. Depending on which ones are your particular bugaboos, I’ve got some GREAT solutions that will help you. If your problem is your spouse is […] Read more…
Cruising is one of the best ways to discover the world in just a few days. With multiple destinations to explore, exciting entertainment to see and delicious dining to indulge in, who wouldn’t want to climb aboard? While cruising can be a dream vacation, it’s important to know that your cabin can make or break your […] Read more…
Moving – Start Your Planning Early. If you have are fortunate enough to know about your upcoming move, double the time you think you’ll need to get everything done. Once you start packing (learn how to pack like a boss here) you’ll probably realize you have more belongings than you even realized. This is a […] Read more…
At My House Kid’s Chores Aren’t FAIR And I’m totally OK with that. As they say, there’s a method to my madness and I’m doing it for a very specific reason. Well, actually a couple of reasons. For one thing, I assign household chores more or less permanently. The reason I do that is for […] Read more…
Cell phone addiction is a real thing, and I can prove it to you! Just take a ride on any freeway. Within 10 minutes you’ll find 3 to 5 people using their cell phones while driving ON THE FREEWAY. Yesterday, I spotted a motorcyclist in the fast lane, driving with one hand, while messing with his […] Read more…
The question is, do you need cruise insurance when you go on a cruise? The answer is YES, you definitely do! At least that’s my two cents worth. Especially considering that many cruise insurance policies are less than $100/person, it definitely seems like a smart move. I LOVE cruises and fortunately, we’ve never been injured […] Read more…
I blog a lot about decluttering and organizing, but not much about actual cleaning. Decluttering, organizing, and cleaning are all very intricately linked topics. In order to make life easier for your cleaning, you need to have the clutter out of your way. Otherwise, the cleaning operation will take twice as much time. And also […] Read more…