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Crowd Pleasing Loaded Buffalo Chicken Dip

May 27, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

buffalo chicken dip

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of McCain® Foods. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is here, friends!  It’s time to put on those flip flops, relax by the pool, and soak in the sun. Summer to me is all about relaxing and taking it easy. No schedules, simple […]

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20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love

May 13, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Summer is here! Check out these 20 summer crafts ideas kids will love and keep your crew entertained and busy while school is out!

Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]

Filed Under: Crafts, July 4th, Summer, Young Kids

Easy DIY Wooden Photo Hanger

April 4, 2019 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Not enough space to display all of your photos? This easy DIY wooden photo hanger to the rescue! This is such an easy, fun DIY project that you'll love! Display and change up all of your photos easily while keeping that farmhouse decor look! Check out the smart hack to save even more time in the directions!

If you’re like me, you have hundreds of adorable photos of your children and not nearly enough room to showcase them. My shelves were becoming too full of frames and it’s a pain to frequently switch out photos in frames. I wanted a way to easily display and change photos while conserving space. Enter this […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

4 Supplements Every Breastfeeding Mother Needs

April 2, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

supplements every breastfeeding mother needs

Thank you to Mama’s Select for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their wonderful products and four supplements every breastfeeding mother needs​​​​​​​ to help keep moms and children healthy. All the glowing reviews are 100% my own. When my children were infants, it was important to me to nourish them as […]

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Paleo Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore: a Low-Carb Meal!

March 14, 2019 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Need a smart family dinner win> Paleo Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is such genius, all-inclusive win for whatever your menu holds! Score!

When many people think cacciatore, they think of a dutch oven or chicken simmering on the stove. A true chicken cacciatore recipe requires hours and multiple pots but let’s be realistic–I’ve yet to meet a mom who has time for that! Italian runs through my blood and with that comes a passion for Italian food. […]

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3 Healthy Coffee Recipes

February 26, 2019 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Love coffee drinks, but struggling with the nutritional component? Here are 3 GENIUS recipes for HEALTHY coffee (truly!) that you will love? Bonus? They are SUPER easy to make!

Throughout the years, coffee has been depicted as an unhealthy drink and many have been advised to steer clear. The truth is though, coffee has health benefits! There is such a thing as healthy coffee! Not only is it high in antioxidants, it can help stimulate your system to power through your day and as […]

Filed Under: Health, Recipes

5 Easy Home Improvement Projects to Transform your Home

February 13, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Looking to update your home, but don't have a huge budget of time or money? These 5 easy home improvement projects can make such a stunning difference!

Sometimes I stare at my home and desperately want to update it.  I can’t be alone in this, right? Reality tends to hit, as it often does, when I realize I have young children and a large home improvement project is just not something I am prepared to take on at this point in my […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

4 Legit Work from Home Jobs for Parents

January 25, 2019 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

It’s officially 2019, and many parents are hoping to find work this year. Working in an office sure has its perks, but if your children aren’t school age yet you could end up working just to pay for daycare! So what type of job do you look for? Read on for a list of 4 […]

Filed Under: SAHM Life, Young Kids

Natural DIY Bath Bombs

November 12, 2018 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

DIY Bath Bombs are such a smart solution for your budget-watching! Give gorgeous homemade gifts that are REALLY appreciated and bonus--a bath-time win for those young kids, mama! Score a double win with this genius homemade bath bomb recipe!

Lately, my son has decided that bath time is no longer acceptable.  At the simple mention of bath, he suddenly hides and begins a dramatic agony that only Broadway can recreate.  Well, this mama had enough and decided that if coaxing wasn’t working, making it fun will!  It’s no secret that millions of children and […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Budgeting, DIY, Gifts

How to Stain and Seal Wood to Last for Generations

October 11, 2018 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Want to preserve an old piece of furnture? Following this simple and smart DIY how-to to stain and seal wood so it will last! These steps are so clear, and I would never have know the trick to the poly coat!

The intense summer heat is finally gone, and this cooling off allows for time spent enjoying outdoor hobbies. This is when I can dig into my DIY projects–so relaxing for me, especially when it comes to staining wood! I love to stain and seal wood so it will hold up well to the rigors of […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

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