I might have mentioned before that I hate to waste money. I really don't like to throw away things I might be able to use. I often spend more money than I intend to when I buy my craft supplies, even though I do use coupons. I save and use scraps of yarn, usually making yarn wreaths like my spring and summer wreaths. I generally save the scraps from my … [Read more...]
Is your family ready for Hurricane Season?
Most people that live in North Florida haven't been through a hurricane landfall. Though storms that cross the state from the gulf do affect us and we get "outer bands" of storms that hit further north, most North Floridians don't really know what living through the aftermath of a major hurricane is like. I do. My dad was a single dad of three, stationed on Homestead Air … [Read more...]
Peaches and Riesling Popsicle for Mommy
I haven't done a popsicle recipe in a while and I will tell you why. A little over a week ago, we took a day trip to Saint Augustine, Florida with only two goals; to let the kids play all day at the two playgrounds and to visit a popsicle shop that my friend has been mooning over. The trip was a huge success. We even threw in some school clothes shopping at the outlet … [Read more...]
The Back to School Tech Sweepstakes!
If you follow me on Facebook, you probably saw my shock at the 36 glue sticks I had to buy for my kindergartner and first grader. Unlike many schools in the area, our school sent the school supply lists for this August home on the last day of school last year. (If you don't follow me on facebook, and you want to click here!) I saw this great deal at Amazon (affiliate link) … [Read more...]
Interview tips for SAHMs: Strengths and weaknesses
I was a hiring manager for over ten years. What determined whether or not I would hire someone, specifically a SAHM looking to reenter the workforce, into our entry level position? For the most part the same disqualifiers would apply to everyone, moms included. Inappropriate attire Lackadaisical attitude Failure to engage with the interviewer Failure to meet the … [Read more...]