Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity for you to get romantic and cheesy without fear of what others think. You can go out to dinner, buy roses and give jewelry to your significant other. Although there is nothing wrong with these classic Valentine's Day activities, this romantic holiday allows for couples everywhere to experiment a little and have some fun. Treasure Hunt One way to have fun on Valentine's Day in a non-traditional way is to send your significant other on a treasure Continue Reading
Creating a Home Gym on a Budget
I'm looking to get fit while being frugal in 2014! I have had a gym membership for several years. Unfortunately having the membership doesn't equate to weight loss. I have to actually GO to the gym to lose weight and "get my fitness on". So this year I am trying something new, I'm bringing a home gym to my house! Being able to create a home gym is a great investment in yourself and your health, it’s also a great way to be able to fit more physical activity into your day whenever you are able Continue Reading
10 Ways to Stretch Your Decor Budget
It's fun to decorate your house, but oftentimes, it costs more money than you'd like. If you go to a department store, many times a simple picture frame can cost you $20 or more. This adds up and before you know it, your decor budget is blown and you haven't even finished one room. There is hope, however. Try stretching your budget by following these simple tricks. Tip #1 One of the first expenses you have when decorating your home is paint. Whether you plan to just paint one room or the entire Continue Reading
Low on Funds? Decorating for Christmas on a Dime
Christmas time is just around the corner and decorating your house can be quite expensive. There are plenty of things you can do to decorate your home without breaking the bank. Christmas can be expensive enough as it is trying to purchase gifts, food for the Holidays and a lot of times we travel so gas alone can be a big cost. Here are some easy ways to decorate your home on a dime! Head out to the great outdoors - There are plenty of decorations you can use to decorate by using things from Continue Reading
Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle
Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading
DIY Friday: How to make a Christmas Bulb Wreath
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start decorating. There are many different DIY projects out there, but one project that is easy to make and doesn’t cost a lot of money is the Christmas bulb wreath. A lot of the materials used to make this wreath can be items found around the home or leftover Christmas supplies. Regardless of the materials used, the finished product is always beautiful and will put you in the Christmas spirit. Supplies 1 metal coat Continue Reading
Save Big! Kitchen-Aid Savor the Savings Event
This is sponsored content in partnership with @KitchenAidUSA and Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own. Major kitchen appliances are one of the most important household investments we make. The holidays, our kitchen and family go hand in hand, so we need to make sure we have top quality appliances that can make our lives easier. Right now you can Fall Into Savings with the KitchenAid® Savor the Savings Event and get additional savings when purchasing a new Continue Reading
Down & Dirty with Cottonelle & Triberr #LetsTalkBums
There are some topics in this world that you will never stop hearing about. Religion, politics, If I pull 1 grey hair will 4 grow in its place? Anyway, it's Bathroom business. Bathroom business is a dirty business! Yes, I'm going there. You would think having a 9 year old & 13 year old that my days of discussing the bathroom would be over by now? I hate to tell you this, but no. In addition to my own children having bathroom discussion, I work in a nursing home and so some reason, the Continue Reading
28 Days to Supercharge My Metabolism #FastMetabolismDiet
The Following is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influence in any way. Losing weight is something that I have been working on for several years. It seems like I do well for a few weeks then once I plateau, all my good word ends and nothing else is lost. What I have been needing is something to change my mind frame and metabolism. It's not that I eat a overeat or that I'm eating nothing but processed, unhealthy foods either. I need to exercise more and get my slow Continue Reading
Connect With Family Using the textPlus App #llblog
This post is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. They say "Home is where the heart is" but sometimes being at home isn't always a possible. Being a blogger, I sometimes have to travel out of state without my family. Naturally I can connect with family on social media, but sometimes you want to hear your loved ones voice or have a private quick conversation as time permits. As connected as I may be to my mobile device, my entire family isn't as connected do Continue Reading
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading