Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
Most financial experts agree that the best way to teach kids to be a smart shopper is to actually let them TRY it. They need to learn from their own successes and failures. Since one of your biggest recurring expenses is your grocery budget, this is a great place to start. I think everyday finance […] Read more…
Did I mention that I have a new addiction? I have been making boatloads of these lovely tied fleece blankets. I’ve made them for all my family members and we’ve made about 200 of them at our #GivingTuesday events, so I’m feeling like a bit of an expert on them now. So I thought I’d […] Read more…
Fast food seems like such an easy and harmless thing – a burger here, a pizza there, maybe a latte in the morning, but before you know it, it can really sabotage your budget. Take a look at some of the statistics below: Quick Fast Food Statistics Most Americans eat fast food 1-3 times a […] Read more…
I’ve been on a weight loss journey for a while now and I’ve lost about 30 lbs, so I wanted to share my best tips for weight loss with my readers. Losing weight can be one of the biggest challenges for us, and particularly so for women over 40. It’s kind of heart-breaking how HARD […] Read more…
I’ve met some people who can do some pretty amazing things. Seriously, amazing things. Like making blind children see. Making children walk who had never walked before. You know, boring, everyday stuff like that. Take this man. Looks a little like Santa Claus, doesn’t he? But he gives kids a gift that is much better […] Read more…
How to get your child to to do their chores is a tricky topic. I don’t think there is anything that parents and kids fight about more. And brothers and sisters fight about it too – It’s your turn, no, its your turn, I did it last time, how come I have to do that, […] Read more…
My son is a Boy Scout in a very active Troop and I’ve become a Scout Mom and one of the adult leaders in our large Troop. It’s a big job, but I really enjoy it. Read more…
Here’s a news flash: men are different than women. Shocking isn’t it? But it’s sort of a basic fact of biology. And we have totally different cleaning styles. So, the illogic of it is why do we expect men to clean like women do or vice versa? There have been whole books on the subject […] Read more…
Oh goody! Today I get to talk about my very favorite thing – how to pack for a family trip. Is it too crazy that I just LOVE packing for a trip? It’s one of my favorite things. It’s the one time I can really dig into my hyper-organized side. I’m not terribly organized in […] Read more…
I’m a big fan of Dave Ramsey. I bought one of his books on his debt free strategies years ago and it really impressed me. I’ve read lots of similar plans, but this one really got my attention and it seemed like something I could really do, especially the debt snowball plan because at that […] Read more…
One technique I like to use for getting my spending under control is to put my credit cards into a “time out”. It’s really helpful because sometimes I get into sort of a “binge spending” mode, and getting the credit cards out of my hands really helps to get me back on track. I’m betting […] Read more…
This was a tough post to write. Even though I have relinquished my position in the direct sales industry, I still feel a certain loyalty to “my” companies. I don’t want to feel like I am bashing any particular company or say that they aren’t running their business ethically. Some of them are very ethical […] Read more…
I’m so glad you’re here! I don’t do a lot of crafty posts, but this is one of my favorites because they are so easy and inexpensive to make, plus they make a lovely and cozy gifts. Come to think of it, I’m snuggled up in this exact blanket right now as I’m writing […] Read more…
We all want our families to eat healthier, however, the process of getting them on board with the idea can be tough. Here are a couple of easy ideas to painlessly “nudge” your family into some simple habits to eat healthier without even noticing it. Eat Healthier Tip 1. Make the good things easy and […] Read more…
I’m a classic workaholic and at times you can get to the point where you’re SO focused on work, you can end up neglecting your kids. That’s exactly what happened to me and my kids. I realized, I’d spent ALL my free time on business activities instead of having any fun with my boys. Thankfully, […] Read more…