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3 Tips For Fall Allergen Relief | Philips 2000i Air Purifier
Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons. The leaves are changing colors, and the air is nice and crisp. Both my son and I struggle with seasonal allergens. We usually have a better time breathing outside in the fall, but once inside, we have to deal with all the indoor allergens. Today I’m…
First Listen | The Greatest Showman Reimagined
I’ve been a fan of musicals for as long as I could remember. I was a bit disappointed that neither my son nor his father shared that love of musicals with me. But as the stars would have it, Jazzy LOVES musicals just as much as I do. After watching and falling in love with The Greatest…
Grateful Sunday: Kitchen Renovations Woes
Happy Sunday loves! We are officially on week two of our kitchen renovations. I plan on doing a full before and after post, but today I wanted to share some not so fun things about kitchen renovations. Kitchen Renovations Woes Alright, the title is a bit dramatic. The truth is, the kitchen renovations are going quite…
5 Apps That Make Busy Weeknights Easier
The kids are back in school and the holidays are fast approaching, which means that things are about to get hectic. It often feels like we’re juggling 1,000 tasks and being pulled in several directions at once, but new companies offering services to make our lives easier are popping up all the time. We can…
Creative Ways To Display Succulents
My love for succulents started a little over 4 years ago. My sister bought me my first succulent for my birthday and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Keep in mind that for the longest time, I’d have trouble keeping my plants alive. One of the reasons that I started to like succulents. These succulents are very low…
Pretty In Pink | Before & After Coffee Table Makeover
This month I had the amazing opportunity to partner with Home Hardware again. Until November 13th, they are having a Beauti-Tone Paint Event in store and to celebrate; I was asked to do a fun project featuring some of their paint items. I already shared my diy on Instagram but wanted to share more pictures here…
Tasty Homemade Cheesy Shrimp Patties Recipe
A few months ago I saw a recipe on Facebook that I just HAD to try for myself. The recipe didn’t require too many ingredients and appeared to be very simple! So I made my way to the grocery store, picked up what I needed and went back home to make these tasty AND cheesy…
Grateful Sunday: Easy Like Sunday Morning
This morning I woke up with the lyrics of Lionel Richie “Easy” stuck in my head. It’s been a while since I heard that song. In my high school days, I would play his cd on continues loop. I never got tired of it either. Clocks fall back this Sunday morning so we go an extra…
Tasty Korean Ground Beef And Rice Bowl Recipe
Unless you are a close friend or family, you might not even know that I love the South Korean culture (a LOT). I’ll have to write a post about that soon! But today, I wanted to share this super quick and tasty recipe with you guys. If you’ve tried Korean food before, this will be…
What Is It That You Do? Blogging Questions I Get All The Time
In 2013 I got this wild idea to start a blog. Primarily, I wanted a space where I can talk about Scentsy and my cute kid without feeling like I was bugging my friends and family on Facebook. I had NO idea that what started as a hobby would later become my full-time job. I…
Trick-or-treat | Mandatory Halloween Post
Happy Day After Halloween to you all! This year is the official first year that Jazzy went trick or treat. The first two years she merely sat in her stroller while big brother got all the candies. This year, however, she got to knock on the doors, carry her little pumpkin basket and enjoy a…
How to Avoid the Biggest Post-Halloween Scare: Cavities
Halloween is supposed to be equal parts fun and frightening, but you might have to deal with some tricks if you eat too many treats this October. Fail to guard your fangs and you could end up in the dentist’s chair come November — and that’s a scary thought for just about anyone. But there…
Top Tips For Creating Your Capsule Wardrobe
In 1930, the average American woman owned a total of nine outfits. Today, that number has more than tripled, with the average woman now owning thirty outfits. That’s one for each day of the month. All of these extra clothing pieces can end up causing a cluttered and stressful closet, not to mention the hassle…
Grateful Sunday: Our Very First Baptism!
Hi, Loves and happy Sunday! Today we had a fabulous day as a family. We got to witness my nephew‘s baptism! I’ve never been to a baby baptism before, so I thought I’d share the experience with you guys. Keep in mind, the last time I was in a Catholic church was about 6 or 7…
Cold and Flu Season: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Thanks to today’s medical knowledge and technology, it seems like there are tools and treatments for almost every ailment — like cardiac catheterization, which helps diagnose and treat heart disease. But when it comes to cold and flu season, it sometimes feels like everyone is sick all the time. And when it comes to you…
Breathe Easy: Clean Air Thanks To The NEW Philips 2000i Air Purifier
I don’t know about you, but this year, the high amount of allergens in the air have been kicking our butts! I can’t tell you how many times my son has woken up in the middle of the night completely congested and having difficulty breathing. As for me, I would often get pressure on my…
3 Everyday Ways to Save Money
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been following my Instagram, then you probably heard the good news! We are finally going through with a few renovations in our home, starting with the kitchen. This is something that I’ve wanted for a long…
2019 Guinness World Records: Fastest Balloon Blower?
When I was younger, I was always so fascinated with the people that made it into the Guinness World Records books. Some of the record-breaking titles were simply mind-blowing. From the biggest burger to the most massive rubber band ball, the Guinness World Records books were always filled with exciting feats. Funny story, I used…
3 Tips For Getting The Best Sleep | Leesa Mattress
Sleep? What is that? That’s usually my answer when someone asks me how much sleep I’m getting at night. For the last 2+ years, I’ve been getting under 4 hours of sleep. I had so many reasons as to why this was happening. I had a newborn; she was breastfeeding, I can only work during…
Grateful Sunday: Bunny Dress And Pumpkins
Happy Sunday loves! It’s been a minute since I did a grateful Sunday post here. I miss them since it’s usually the time that I take to talk about things that happened during the week and the things that I’m of course grateful for. Today, one of the things that I’m super thankful for is…
Sweet Child Of Mine | 3rd Birthday Recap
I’ve been a bit MIA on the blog lately. So many things have been happening, and more often than not, I’m too preoccupied. However, I wanted to take a few minutes to share some birthday recap with you. On September 29th, we celebrate our sweet child’s 3rd birthday! It’s crazy how time flies. She received some pretty…
Comforting Crockpot Recipes You’ve Got To Try This Fall
Although the weather hasn’t turned chilly and damp quite yet, it’s only a matter of time. But before you crank up the furnace, remember that heating and cooling accounts for 48% of your home’s energy use. There may be a more cost-efficient — and delicious — way to get warm once the temperatures start to…
Super Easy Moana Inspired Cupcakes
I still remember the first time the Moana movie came out on Netflix. I had heard so many amazing reviews but had yet to see it for myself. Last year, however, we watched it as a family and completely fell in love with it! It’s still one of my favorite Disney movie that I enjoy watching even when…
Send Summer on Her Way With These Grilled Fruit Recipes
September may be here, but the hot days are far from over. Autumn-lovers may be a bit miserable while they await the falling leaves. However, those who revel in the heat and sunshine are probably pretty happy right about now. Whether you aren’t quite ready to bid farewell to the summer season or you simply…
Grateful Sunday: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
Hello, my loves! And Hello fall! It’s been weeks since I last shared a grateful Sunday post on the blog. Things have been super busy lately. Seems like only a week ago we had the AC blasting to conquer the heat. Now, it’s already sweater weather! Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! We’ve been getting busy both…
Going Back to Work as Moms: The Ups, Downs and Everything in Between
That wave of guilt runs through you as you contemplate going back to work. Having a child was all you ever wanted in life, and now that you’re a mom you couldn’t be happier. Your kids are starting a new school year, and you feel the need to make a change in your life. You’re…
Planning a Halloween Party? Consider These 3 Festive DIY Decor Ideas
It’s no secret that Americans love Halloween. In fact, annual Halloween expenditure in the United States amounts to approximately $9.1 billion. And while it’s always fun to adventure through your favorite department store as soon as they roll out the year’s new Halloween decor offerings, it’s often even more fun to create your very own…
How to Grow Your Blogging Business on a Budget
If you have been blogging for a while and have discovered how you can monetize your site, you might already be thinking about growing your venture. There are more tasks than you can fit in your day, and you need to scale your business. Instead of investing a huge amount of money in creating an…
The Perfect Autumnal Vegan Meal from Appetizer To Dessert
Autumn is quickly approaching and with it the season of football, falling leaves, and the warm, belly-filling cooking that you dream of all year round. With the number of vegans in the United States growing by 600% over the last three years, the amount of health-conscious, vegan recipes can cover your first fall meal from…
Delicious Back-To-School Chocolate Cupcakes
From trying to get back to our nightly/morning routines to all the back to school shopping! It is safe to say that back to school season is pretty hectic! For a lot of my Canadian readers, we are on our first week of back to school! What better way to celebrate a successful week back than…
How to Readjust After Taking a Relaxing Vacation
At one point or another (or perhaps once a week), we’ve all muttered to ourselves, “I could use a vacation.” Even employers are starting to realize that happy workers are productive workers and that vacation time is a real priority. Since 57% of organizations view employee retention as a problem, paid vacation days — and…
Grateful Sunday: Starting A New School Year
Happy Sunday loves! The new school year started for us which means things should be going back to “normal” soon. To kick off, I’m sharing some back to school pictures of my little guy! He’s super excited about starting the 5th grade. I, on the other hand, am glad that I’ll only have to deal…
Staying Sane When Planning Your Mad Hatter’s Baby Shower
Let’s be honest; Alice in Wonderland parties have been pretty big business since time began. Everyone loves the story of the little girl who got swept away to a magical world. This is just one of those stories which make an appearance everywhere in some way or another. And, we love to host parties which…
Breathe Easy With These Simple Tips For Reducing Allergens In Your Home
My son and I have been suffering from allergies for a few years. One thing that I noticed is that even if it wasn’t technically allergy seasons, we would still get stuffy noses, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing. What was even more shocking is that those symptoms would occur while we are in our home….
Solo Traveling: 5 Tips For Visiting The Statue Of Liberty
I may or may not still have my suitcases sitting in my office room. Unpacked. But more about this later. I’m going through my pictures from my NYC trip and wanted to share with you one of the few things that I got to experience while there. I was able to visit the Statue of Liberty with one…
Veracruz Sauce Recipe With Hojiblanca Olives From Spain
Trying new recipes is something that I genuinely enjoy doing. For one of our recent family dinner with Demo’s family, I wanted to try something a little bit different. I had so much fun making this Veracruz sauce recipe with Olives from Spain for them. Veracruz Sauce Recipe With Hojiblanca Olives From Spain It was my first…
Things You Can Do Right Now To Beat The Back To School Rush
One thing I’ve learned over the last five years is that when it comes to back to school preparations, the sooner, the better. Especially if you tend to procrastinate (guilty here!). Today I’m sharing a few things that I’m doing right now to beat the back to school rush! Keep reading for some ideas that…
Monetising Your Blog: Marketing Strategies
Monetising Your Blog: Marketing Strategies There are many ways to monetize a blog, the most popular being affiliate advertising and more traditional PPC (pay-per-click advertising). Affiliate marketing is essentially you recommending a product, for instance, a book, and providing a link to buy the book (e.g., on Amazon) and if the reader clicks your link…
5 of the Most Popular Items Purchased Online in 2018
5 of the Most Popular Items Purchased Online in 2018 Today, you can purchase (almost) anything online. And with more than 15.4 billion Internet-connected devices in use (that number will grow to 30.7 billion by 2020), many brick and mortar stores are struggling to keep up. Increasingly, consumers are making purchases on their smartphones. Today,…