Check out this simple and inexpensive craft to help preschoolers show and tell how they are feeling before melt-downs happen! As a preschool teacher and a mom, I see it everyday… little princes and princesses who just can’t quite put their emotions into words. Perhaps they are feeling angry that a friend took the toy […]
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5-Minute “Tin-Foil” Curls Tutorial + My 30 Day Hair Challenge + Giveaway
Check out my tutorial on how to create beautiful curls in 5 minutes with just aluminum foil and a flat iron . Read how I used this technique to show off my revitalized hair thanks to the Nioxin Hair Care System that I received for review! Plus…comment here to WIN a Nioxin Hair Care System […]
Welcoming Our New Fur Baby: Getting a Home Ready for a New Kitten
Read how we are anticipating the arrival of a new kitten in our home and get some tips on things you can do to make a home kitten-ready. Plus comment with your ideas on a name for our new fur baby! “This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media […]
Winter Skin Care Tips
I sure love the rain, but once again we are in a drought. I think we have received more rain than last year, here in Northern California, but still not enough. The thing I dislike about winter isn’t the rain or cold, but the DRY that comes along with the cold and lack of moisture. […]
Low Budget Minnie Mouse Themed Party
I am all about making up any excuse to have a party. It doesn’t have to be a big holiday or birthday for me to whip up a yummy treat, play games, or even decorate and invite guests over for some fun. Because it had been a whole week since our last party, in honor […]
Free British Soccer Jersey with British Soccer Camp Registration
I recall playing soccer as a kid and loving it, but nothing compares to sitting on the sidelines and watching my big play play hard on the soccer field. My oldest has quite a bit of anxiety, but all of that angst goes away with the breeze when he is on the field. His aggressiveness […]
Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Minutes or Less
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The International Housewares Association for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. For many of you, I would guess the bathroom is your least favorite room to clean. Luckily, the bathroom is a small space and if you use the proper products and tips, you […]
Hearts Aren’t Just For Valentine’s Day: Address Your Heart and My “WHY” Moment
Read about how my big Valentine’s Date plans got foiled, but how our “bit of a bummer” Valentine’s Day helped me to realize that it’s the little things in life that make me want to keep my heart beating strong! This post is sponsored by Campbell Soup Company. My hubby and I rarely go out […]
Valentine’s Saturday: 10 Ideas For Valentine’s Day With Your Kids
YIKES! Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which means the bulk of the V-Day festivities rest on me rather than classroom parties. Check out my 10 ideas for Valentine’s Day with your Kids! Comment with your ideas for Valentine’s Saturday fun! On a typical Valentine’s Day I send my kids to school with […]
Enter Your Teen in the H&R Block Budget Challenge for Scholarships
Entering the real world after high school can be quite startling and eye opening for many teens. Unfortunately, far too many teens are graduating without basic financial skills, and end up with some costly mistakes. My parents did a pretty good job of training me in regard to money and finances, but there are a […]