We are excited to feature a sponsored post about yard privacy. Having a home of your own is an incredible thing. Whether you’ve been a long-time renter or have owned several homes, you know there’s nothing quite like having a house that belongs strictly and solely to you. … [Read more...]
Dreaming Big With Capital One Home Equity
All around our neighborhood, we can see work being done on the homes. Additions are being added, new floors are being laid, and landscaping is going on. Often, when we go on our morning walk, seeing these projects happening sparks conversation about what we'd like to do to … [Read more...]
Taking Stock on Kids and Cleaning
This post has been sponsored by Kimberly-Clark and The Motherhood. Spring cleaning is, admittedly, not my favorite time of year. I love the springtime, but would much rather spend it outside in the fresh air than inside scrubbing the kids' messes off of everything! The key to … [Read more...]
Your Go To Deal Site – CyberMonday.com
Online shopping isn't just for the holidays around our house ... but that doesn't mean that we don't shop online for the holidays. How many people have ever had the FedEx driver ask them if they actually shop at the stores? Ummm, we do! We know our FedEx and UPS drivers because … [Read more...]
How to Decorate Your Front Yard for Christmas
We are excited to feature a sponsored post about Christmas decorating. Every Christmas millions of families make a special effort to decorate their homes. While many concentrate on indoor decorations, others are more concerned about sharing the Christmas spirit by decorating … [Read more...]
Finding Your Cast Iron Essentials
About 10 years ago, my grandmother handed me a cast iron pan. To be honest, at the time, I wasn't entirely sure what to do with it and didn't really appreciate the pan's significance. Fast forward to today and that pan is one of my favorites, a workhorse on the stovetop, … [Read more...]
Signature Moves for Spring
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySignatureMove #CollectiveBias It's springtime and that means that it's time to get dirty. Weeding, planting, and spreading mulch can make me sweaty, filthy, and just … [Read more...]
How to budget to manage home costs
It’s important to consider every little thing that goes into the cost of running a home and with kids in tow the amount paid out can creep up pretty quickly. From home repayments to energy bills you need to check how much you are paying out and consider if there is something … [Read more...]
Decorating for Fall with International Delight
The windows are open in the house and the kids are starting to grab jackets on the way out to the bus. These are sure signs that fall is here. We love the crisp fall days we get here in Virginia. My favorite part of fall is all of the colors that are suddenly outside ... reds, … [Read more...]
Kids, Chore Charts, and Dishes with a Shiny Finish
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #collectivebias #sparklysavings Summer is a great time to give the kids a little break from their chores. However, with summer over and schedules a little tighter, … [Read more...]
Fixing Your Home Security Without Paying a Heavy Price
Thanks to Sam Peters for making this post possible. When it comes to taking up the task of putting together a security system that will make you safe, most people will say that you shouldn’t spare any expense. The problem with this approach is that there are times when you … [Read more...]
3 ways to save money on your vegetable garden
Growing all your own vegetables can pay off in a big way- health and money wise! You’ll most definitely save money on the items you buy the most, and making fewer trips to the grocery store will cut your gas bill down. Plus, if you grow at home you know what chemicals (if any) … [Read more...]
3 ways to save money on your flower garden this year
Growing a nice flower garden can be a great way to relieve stress and spruce up your home- but it can also be hard on the budget! To save some money on your flower garden this year, take a look at some of these easy money saving tips. Follow nature's lead One of the best … [Read more...]
How to sleep like an expert in 5 steps
Special thanks to The White Company for provide these five steps to better sleep! Sleep is one of the human body's most pressing and vital needs for good health. Going without sleep or, or getting only broken, intermittent sleep leads to to decreased quality of life, … [Read more...]
Top 10 Bug Repellents to Reclaim Your Backyard
I am excited to share this list with you because I am a magnet for bug bites in the summer. If I want to go spend 5 minutes in the side flower bed weeding (which I need to do today), I need to cover myself in bug spray unless I want about 20 bug bites before I come back inside. … [Read more...]