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10 Smart Tips to Visiting Iceland with Children

June 7, 2018 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Visiting Iceland with children is easier than you might think! Grab these 10 smart hack tips and sort your vacation like a mom boss! I especially love tip #7--would never have thought of this!

This month I had the opportunity to travel to one of America’s current top tourist destinations: Iceland. To say it was beautiful was an extreme understatement. The island scenery is vast and eever-changing so much so that you almost feel like you are in a different world. There is so much to do that you can’t possibly fit […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Vacations, Young Kids

DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket

February 28, 2018 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

This is the perfect Easter DIY project! This DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket is easy and simple, and we've got all the how-to-steps for crafting this Easter basket here. Your kids will LOVE this, it is an amazing home decor piece and it will last for years to come! And check out how to make the adorable bunny tail for this Easter decoration--too cute!

Easter is quickly approaching and I love preparing fun baskets for my children. This year I decided to make a really special basket I know my kids will love and will last for years to come! Check out this DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket project. Follow along with these easy, simple steps and you can make one […]

Filed Under: DIY, Easter, Holidays

The Beauty of a Mom

February 21, 2018 By Lindsay H 6 Comments

The beauty of a mom is something so crystally clear that sometimes we miss it. Here's how we can always see it and sort how to trust it. Grab onto this truth and celebrate it, mama! Here's to you!

It was a Tuesday. I had just gotten back from the gym–the one time of the day I can snag a short break from my kids while they are in the childcare room. Between the gym and home we had already struggled with buckling into car seats, fighting over snacks, and of course, always, arguing over who looked at […]

Filed Under: Babies, Beauty, Faith, Young Kids

10 Fun Activities for Kids in a Cast

January 22, 2018 By Lindsay H 11 Comments

Keeping a kid with a broken bone busy and calm is a CHALLENGE! Try these ten smart activities for kids in a cast--they will stay busy and happy while not hurting their cast or broken bone! GENIUS!

Well moms, it happened.  My son broke his elbow falling off his bike, and I was introduced to the world of having a kiddo in a cast. While I’m grateful it wasn’t a worse break (remember when Meredith’s son broke his femur bone and landed in a hip spica cast?!), not knowing how to handle a […]

Filed Under: Health, Hip Spica Cast, Leaving the House, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

A Weekly Workout Schedule for REAL Moms

January 3, 2018 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Desperately trying to get in shape? This is the solution you need! This weekly workout schedule for busy moms is designed to help you build lean muscle while shedding fat--check it out and get your exercise on, mama!

The holiday rush is finally over and it’s officially resolution month. I’m betting many of you are hoping to get in shape and eat better this year and believe me, you aren’t alone! For us moms, finding time to focus on ourselves amidst the craziness can seem nearly impossible, but I’m here to tell you […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health

Feel Confident with These Smart Finds

October 30, 2017 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Incontinence struggles? You're NOT alone! And you MUST check these new products out--they are genius! Feel confident as you tackle your day, mama!

*** This is sponsored content written by me in partnership with Depend® so I could fill you in on their new products to ensure you feel confident . All opinions are my own. *** Well friends, it’s time to get real here. Raise your hand if you know bladder leakage isn’t just something that can happen […]

Filed Under: Health

Top 12 Warehouse Store Budget-Friendly Organic Finds

October 27, 2017 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Need to shop organic foods for your family? Here's the secret you've been waiting for! The 12 budget-friendly organic finds you can snag for a song at warehouse stores while protecting your family's finances! Save money and get healthy at the same time! Score! I would never have thought of item #11!

Like many parents, I want to feed my children the best food possible. We live in a world with artificial this, genetically modified that, and when you look at food ingredients and how items are produced it can be alarming! For that reason I strive to buy as much organic food as possible. Buying all organic […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Grocery Shopping, Health, Saving Money

5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!

October 9, 2017 By Lindsay H 6 Comments

On a tight budget but still love the fall season? Snag these super Dollar Store Halloween decor ideas that are genius for your budget and get your house looking spooktacular in no time! I especially LOVE the ghosts idea!

The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Homemaking, Saving Money

Composting 101: How to Start Your Own Compost Pile

September 15, 2017 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Always been interested in composting, but not sure where to start? We've got the easy how-to here! All your questions answered about how to start a compost pile. Your garden will thank you with an abundance of healthy vegetables!

I am sure many of you are no stranger to the idea of composting, but do you actually do it?  We throw away tons and tons of waste each year and a drastic amount of this is food.  What if I told you that you could save money by taking your food and putting it […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking, Organization

Get Rid of Insects with These Smart Plants

June 7, 2017 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Tired of summer bugs? Check out these cool, natural ways to get rid of insects! You will love the sweet results and moreover, delight in the genius of these natural bug-repellent remedies.

Summer is here with its endless outdoor fun for your whole family. This year, the weather has been unusually mild and rainy which naturally brings along with it so many of our nemeses…bugs! The wet weather and heat makes for perfect sanctuary for all types of insects, and we know the threat of disease some of these bugs can […]

Filed Under: DIY, Gardening, Homemaking

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