When I was a little girl, I thought I’d grow up to be a stay-at-home mom and wife. That was true for a little while. Then my circumstances changed and I needed to find ways to support my kids and supplement my husband’s income. I started this blog and it grew and grew, to where […]
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Adulting and Cleaning Made Easy with Swiffer
I used to have a framed sign hanging in my home that said, “Who are these children and why are they calling me mom?” Adulting can be hard at times. I recall those days when I came home from school to a clean house, folded laundry, fresh baked cookies and dinner in the oven (don’t […]
Major Appliance Sales Event at Best Buy
As you all know, cooking and baking is a large part of what I do for this blog, but also for my family of 6! I’ve often taken my kitchen appliances for granted – if they work then I don’t give a second thought to them. However, since I purchased my 1878 Farmhouse, I’ve come to realize […]
Quick and Easy Calcium Fix with Yogurt
This post is written by me on behalf of General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I’ve never been a milk drinker, and I didn’t grow up in a family where milk was offered with dinner every […]
Lower Home Energy Costs with PG&E Tools
7 months ago, my husband and I purchased one awesome house! Our home was built in 1878 and has been remodeled to bring it back to all of its Victorian glory. We frequently have to pinch ourselves because we seriously hit the jackpot when it comes to the cool factor with our home. Owning an […]
After School Snacking with Annie’s
We’ve just wrapped up our second trimester in school, and this is often when the kids start pleading for different snack and lunch options. If you and the kids are stuck in a rut with your food choices, and tired of the same thing day after day then I have some ideas for you! Surprise […]
Best Crib Mattress Ever – Learn Why
“Big families are like waterbed stores. They used to be everywhere, now they are just weird.” –Jim Gaffigan. This pretty much holds true for my family. I have nine kids and I get my fair share of weird. Granted, I have never owned a water-bed but I have had my fair share of mattresses. I’ve […]
Feeding Our Dog All Natural Dog Food
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Nature’s Recipe®. The opinions and text are all mine. How and why we’re feeding our dog all natural dog food with Nature’s Recipe products. They’ve got several varieties to choose from! As my kids get older and I keep taking on new businesses and […]
Spring Fashion Inspiration for the New Me from InStyle Magazine
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of InStyle®. All opinions and text are all my own. I’m sharing Spring fashion inspiration for the new me. This month marks one year since I began my weight loss journey where I’ve lost 85 pounds. With this much weight loss, shopping and dressing has […]
What Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day (With Printable Valentines)
Ok men, it’s time for a little real talk. This Valentine’s Day, skip the overpriced roses, cheesy teddy bears and fattening chocolates (I’d take the chocolates on top of what I’m going to share)! What women really want for Valentine’s Day is a little “choreplay”. That’s right, she wants to see you getting “handsy” with those […]