“Shoes on” or “shoes off” inside the home? In America, the answer to that question might be a little bit complicated! Why don’t we remove our shoes? America is a melting pot of different cultures, plus we have a strong presence of freedom. It’s the perfect “breeding ground” for both bacteria on our floors and a vague system about whether or… View Post
It’s no surprise we live in a self-centered, instantly-gratifying world… It seems like everywhere we turn there are examples of entitled individuals (of all ages) expecting everything to be done for them. As parents, my husband and I have strong feelings about not raising entitled children. And though we might live in an entitled society, we want our children to… View Post
Several, several years ago my mother invested in the first generation Vitamix blender. Wow- it was loud, yet a powerful blender that could literally chop up an entire apple! We soon discovered that there wasn’t a fruit the Vitamix could not blend while making fruit smoothies. Then, my mother got creative and started adding vegetables in the fruit smoothies and… View Post
Is this you? How many times has this happened to you? You have amazing plans to go to bed early and catch up on some much needed sleep. You put the kids to bed early, have the house all clean and get ready for bed. Only to make the dread mistake of opening Facebook or Instagram. NOOOO! Now you are… View Post
Mother’s Day is May 13th! It is fast approaching whether you’re ready or not. If you’re not ready…don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Below we have six of our favorite last minute gift ideas for mom: 1. Lorena Canals Home Accessories that Are Like Jewelry for Her House The Lorena Canals brand is know for their amazing high-quality washable rugs…. View Post
With so many material things in the world, it’s very easy to amass a huge amount of belongings. Some of those material items are necessary for us to get by and to operate our daily lives, there are so many items that are simply clutter. Clutter can build and build in your home. Before you know it, rooms in your… View Post
How to survive a spouse’s busy season: four helpful tips for when your husband works a ton. We recently finished up a two-month-long busy season for my husband’s work. He works ‘til midnight five to six days a week as an accountant. During tax season, we fight more, relax less and we are both under more stress than usual. Here’s… View Post
I am currently suffering from newborn insomnia. Our fourth baby was born a month ago today! Good gravy has the time gone by quickly, and yet soooo slow! As I sat with my computer at midnight in-between another feeding trying to write something comprehensive, I had one phase go through my head: slow down and enjoy today. For all my… View Post
This article is Part 2 for our 2018 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas series. I was trying to come up with as many great ideas as I could, and I got thinking about all of the things I’m really loving lately. I went a little overboard to be able to cover it all in one post. The last post covered great… View Post
