In six months, my son will be headed off to college just one year after my daughter started her freshman year. As my husband and I have navigated college applications, school choices, and the seemingly never-ending expenses that come...
Let me preface this by saying my family loves Peter Rabbit.
The books, the cartoons, the little stuffed plushes. He is mischievous, quirky, and loves a garden as much as we do. The antics of that little bunny are delightful...
Springtime is here! One of my favorite things about the spring is the garage and yard sales. Everyone decides to KonMari their lives, and I gladly take their unwanted items. My second favorite thing about springtime is SPRING CLEANING!...
Whether you are a working mom, stay-at-home mom, mom to one or mom to 10, doing laundry is probably one of your least favorite duties. I’ll be honest that at any given time there are usually loads in both...
A couple of weeks ago, I traveled with my family to Chicago for a continuing education conference. Our schedule went something like this: I get up early, learn fun new tax and accounting information in the morning, attempt nap...
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Homeownership is not...
I am an extremely organized person. From the time I figured out how to line my Barbies up in a row, my organization system has more or less been "a place for everything, and everything in its place." And...
A vehicle is likely to be one of the largest purchases you will make in your life. By taking the time to properly plan and prepare for buying a car, you can save yourself hundreds or thousands of dollars....
The fall and winter months are full of fun opportunities to get together with friends and classmates. Happily, when I sit down to scan Pinterest for ideas, there is no short supply of inspiration. The only problem is most...
Who doesn't love to save a dollar (or $800) on a super cute house bed? I know that I can't be the only mom who finds pictures of decorative items that are way overpriced and has this Pinterest dream...
"Something You Want, Something You Need, Something To Wear, & Something To Read."
These are the four presents our son (and starting next year, our daughter) will receive from my husband and I each Christmas. This year that means a Little...
I love holidays--the food, the festivity, the fun--but I hate choosing a gift for Derek. Why would I dislike giving presents to the guy who's given me everything? Because the dude claims he wants nothing, nada, zip! EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR....