Spring is Coming Spring is coming and I am so excited! Right now as I am writing this it is 2 degrees outside and I am over it. But as I see more spring cleaning post, I know there is so much that goes beyond spring cleaning. However, if You…
Pumpkin Carving Party This will be our second annual pumpkin carving party! The tradition started when we moved into our new home. We had previously sold our house in the “city” and moved out into the “country”. I joke because, in my opinion, we are not…
Can you believe it is already almost time to go back to school? Where we live it just started to be warm enough to do fun activities outside and now we are saddened that it is almost over. But the reason I love summer so much is that it seems…
Monday’s are like mini New Years. It is a new beginning to the week and a chance to accomplish things you may not have the week before. Were you trying to stick to a diet but slipped? Start again Monday. In order to have a strong Monday you need…
Spending time with your friends is just as important as self-care. We all need someone to bond with, chat with, and just be able to enjoy their company. But sometimes when we have to cut back on expenses we think that means we can no longer hang out with…
We are a family with a lot of electronics. I honestly feel like my daughter is on her phone 24/7. Somehow though it all seems justified because we are such a technology-driven society. However, I noticed it was starting to affect us getting a good nights sleep. For…
Keeping ourselves motivated is half the battle! Motivation comes and goes, and for me, it changes by the hour. By implementing a few things in your routine you can find some motivation to get you through! Here are 5 ways to stay on track. 1. Start Your Day With a…
You may recall my post about the importance of self-care. If not you can read about it here. In my post, one of the options was a nice long bath. What also helps besides just taking a moment to relax is what you put in the baths. Bath Salts…
It is hard to find motivation on a daily basis to keep up with our goals. But keeping ourselves motivated is half the battle! Motivations come and goes, and for me, it changes by the hour. By implementing a few things in your routine you can find some motivation to…
It is almost officially the spring season! For many that means it is time to start thinking of gardens and plants. For some, it is just a stepping stone to summer. I seriously can not wait for summer! But I love spring as well. I love having the chance to…
I once heard a quote that kind of stuck with me in life. “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do but will get you nowhere. ” I had really hoped it was some great quote by some really wise person, but it turns…
Dating should not have to be expensive. I have compiled some frugal date ideas to help you have a little more fun. We all know how important it is to take the time out of our busy lives to date our spouses. Sometimes life and kids just get in the…
Starting a vacation fund now will allow you to go on vacation without going broke. To be honest, vacations weren’t really a thing in the beginning of my adult life. My favorite thing about the job I held was that I could work and cash out my vacation…
Finding Planner Peace Almost all planners I come across have the term “life planner” somewhere in them. I have been using the same planner for the past 3 years. I loved the flow of the planner, the beautiful design, but would I really call it a life planner…
Gratitude in a Busy World There is a quote floating around the internet that says “Only in America people trample each other for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have.” Thanksgiving should not be the only time we stop to think about what…