Do you have a friend who is struggling through health problems or the flu while raising young children on her own? These get well gift basket ideas, packed in a useful plastic bin, are design to support, comfort, and ease solo moms who may not feel their best. I married a submariner. It's a hard and lonely life, even for a military brat turned military spouse. After the Hubs … [Read more...]
My Favorite Spooky and Stylish Rustic Halloween Wreaths
With Halloween right around the corner, it's always the perfect time to get a new seasonal wreath. Personally, I prefer finding handmade ones because they tend to be more creative than what you can buy in stores. And there is much less of a chance of someone having the same beautiful rustic Halloween wreath. Who knew that spooky, stylish, and rustic could all be used to … [Read more...]
25 Cute Halloween Treats to Make This Year!
Halloween is the best time to get creative with your baking! There are so many ways to take something simple and make it look like you've spent all day decorating it. If you have children, then you know how hard it can be to come up with cute treats to make for class parties. You see ideas on Pinterest but they seem too difficult and time consuming. However, these Halloween … [Read more...]
Power up your day with these morning tips
The only sound is the swish and whir of the dishwasher and the steady tap tap clicks as I work. The smell of my Tully's Dark French Roast lingers in the kitchen while I sit at the table.This is my power hour. A productive day begins with a productive morning. Wake up early. Back when I was a cog in the corporate wheel, I woke up an hour before my kids so I … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade DIY Carpet Deodorizer
I used to buy carpet deodorizer but it is such a silly expense to me. Most deodorizers and retail carpet freshening powder have baking soda as a main ingredient along with other chemicals. Though I am not a crunchy mom that is moving towards a greener household, I am doing my best to eliminate toxic chemicals from our home. The perfumes in fabric softeners and … [Read more...]