This holiday season, I am challenging myself to go above and beyond – to find really thoughtful gifts I’m excited to give. You know….not just scrolling Amazon at the last minute like I always do ; ) So I checked out JORD. You’ve probably heard of their wood watches (I know you’ve seen my rose…
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Mental Health Edition
Caring for your mental health can be an uphill battle at times, but it doesn’t always have to be. Sure, there will be bad days or even weeks, but that doesn’t mean things will never get better. Caring for your mental health is all about what you do when those times come along and you’re…
Pregnant in a Pandemic – Practical Tips to Help
Having a baby is a big deal. It’s exciting, sure, but it’s also pretty scary, especially if it is your first time. Many expectant mothers feel anxious, scared, and unsure. It’s normal to feel a massive range of emotions, often all at the same time, as your life and body change and your hormones have…
4 Beauty Tips to Increase Your Self-Esteem
Everyone can be hard on themselves sometimes. Whether you got a bad grade, had a bad date, or are just stressed, self-esteem is easy to lose. However, almost half of the teenage users of Invisalign had high self-esteem during and after treatment. Small changes can be big boosters. Hopefully, you can get some of your…
Family Emergency Preparedness Plan in Case of a Fire | First Alert
Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is Fire Prevention Month! Help ensure your home and family are protected by installing smoke & carbon monoxide alarms! This year, my daughter turned 5 years old and I felt it was the perfect time to talk about all things related to fire safety. This is…
3 Important Reasons You Need Life Insurance
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Co-operators. All opinions are 100% mine. This year I became the proud mama of three beautiful little humans. In a perfect world, I will live to be 100 years old and always be there to provide for them. But since that’s not something…
Mermaid Birthday Party For Toddlers | Happy 5th Birthday
How time flies! My sweet and beautiful girl turned 5 at the end of September! Things are very different this year, but I still wanted to make it a special day for her. I love themed parties! To celebrate the big FIVE, I decided to throw her a mermaid birthday party! Mermaid Birthday Party |…
Tips to Help You Save Energy and Money at Home
With the recent pandemic, many people are concerned about ways to save money. One of the biggest ways to save money is to improve your personal environment to make it more efficient. This can also reduce your carbon footprint to make the world healthier. From saving money on the latest fashion and cosmetics to installing…
Delicious Potato Soup Recipe
This is the 2nd year that we’ve planted potatoes, and I have to say that they are by far my favorite things to harvest. Demo planted a variety of Yukon Gold and russet potatoes, and we’ve had so many this year! Which is perfect timing since the fall season for us also means SOUP! Lots…
Making Your Home More Comfortable for the Months Ahead
Winter is fast approaching and you’re going to want to make sure that your home is a comfortable nest that you can spend plenty of quality time in. Now, this is something that many of us do each year. But this year, it’s probably more important than ever. We’ve all had a difficult year and…
Five Ways Alexa Helps Families Prepare for the Months Ahead
Five Ways Alexa Helps Families Prepare for the Months Ahead Encouraging connectivity. Social distancing brought a new appreciation for technology when staying connected to loved ones became a challenge. Throughout all of this, Alexa continues to be an accessible method for families to stay connected. Using the Drop In feature, parents can easily check on…
Improve Your Financial Situation With Secondary Revenue Streams
Times are tough. That’s certainly the understatement of 2020. But even without a global pandemic impacting everyone’s bank account, earning enough money to live a happy and comfortable life can still be tricky. There are millions of people who work full-time jobs, but struggle to pay their bills. That’s why having multiple revenue streams is…
Nutritional Snack Option for Back To School Lunches
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoGo squeeZ. All opinions are 100% mine. When my son started kindergarten, I was so unprepared for what was in store for me when it came to lunches. This was right around the time he refused to eat vegetables, and his idea of a…
3 Tips for Adults Considering Braces
Although much of the world associates braces with teenagers, there are plenty of adults out there getting braces every day. Just 35% of adults have well-aligned front teeth, leading many people to turn to orthodontia to straighten out their chompers. As the field of orthodontics and the available options for braces have changed drastically over…
Making Your Decking The Best Hangout Spot
The patio holds a very near and dear position in all our hearts as homeowners. It’s private because it’s in the back garden. Nobody can see us, yet we’re outside enjoying the sun and the breeze. But, there’s not much to look at and there’s also, not much in the way of neighborhood interaction. Unless…