This homemade cleaning solution not only works, it saves you money and reduces waste! Try this effective DIY all purpose cleaning spray on the dirtiest areas in your home! (Originally published in April 2016. Revised and updated 2/24/2020) Don't you just love it when you … [Read more...]
DIY Granite Cleaner and DIY Sanitizing Spray
This DIY granite spray is our go to kitchen cleaning and DIY sanitizing spray. Read on to find out how I make it, why we changed to this DIY cleaner, and how we use it for way more than granite. We call it our "Disinfecting Spray!" The other day, I found myself searching this … [Read more...]
Why Weight Lifting Is Perfect for Busy Moms (and a frozen protein pops recipe)
Do you struggle with the motivation to work out but don't have time? You can get results with short workouts, if you do it the "right"way. You'd think that "staying home" means more time to do what you want. That was the biggest surprise when I became a SAHM. … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Valentine’s Day Party Snacks
Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday to make some of the cutest, and sweetest, treats! If you have an annual V-Day party or are brand new to throwing them, there are tons of amazing Valentine's Day party snacks that your guests will love! Lots of pink, red and sugar, like our … [Read more...]
Simple faith
This piece was originally published in September of 2014, ten days before the first anniversary of my first miscarriage. Today is the sixth anniversary of that miscarriage. I've had a few more pregnancy losses since I originally wrote it. But reading this piece and my letter to … [Read more...]