Last year, my neighbors installed an in-ground pool and told my family we could come over to swim any time we wanted. Initially I was excited but then realized I had dropped the ball on teaching my son to swim. At the time my son was 3 years old and other than splashing in the ocean waves, he […]
Total Body Pool Workout to Get You Fit Fast!
It’s no secret from my previous posts that I like to workout. The fact of the matter is though I am getting older and my body just can’t handle a rough workout every day. I started waking up every morning so stiff and sore that I knew I had to change up my routine a bit. So […]
DIY Deer Antler Chandelier
My family is very lucky in that my husband is very successful at deer hunting every year. This means many pounds of (practically free!) meat for our freezer and many useful deer parts like skin and antlers. For years I have been swooning over a gorgeous deer antler chandelier from Cabelas but can never justify the price […]
The 4 Essential Plumbing Tools Your Household Needs
***Thank you to Liquid-Plumr for sponsoring this post so I can tell you about the essential plumbing tools your household needs. All opinions are my own.*** Today we are going to talk about the things most people never discuss… plumbing. More specifically, toilets and drains. These two things are constant sources of issue in our house, especially with […]
28 Days to a Better You
Did you know that a majority of people quit their New Year resolutions by the end of January? For many of us moms, our resolutions usually have some semblance of “exercise more” “eat better” or “get organized”. After a month of attempting those, continuing on for 11 months is not a feat for the faint of heart! […]
Natural DIY Lice Prevention Spray
This year my son officially started preschool and with that comes my biggest nemesis…germs. Every week he comes home with a new cold and kindly shares it with the rest of our family. When it comes to sicknesses, I am a large proponent of treating and pre-treating them with natural remedies. I have read up on many different […]
Preserve Your Family History with this Perfect Gift!
Thank you to StoryWorth for sponsoring this post so I can tell you all about the perfect way to preserve your family history with this fantastic, meaningful last minute holiday gift. I still remember vividly the first time I met my husband’s grandfather. He was knee deep in his asparagus garden and told me, “I bet I could teach you […]
Earn Gas Rewards Points while Grocery Shopping
*** Thank you to ACME for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their new partnership with Sunoco where you can earn gas rewards points by grocery shopping.*** There are two things I spend a considerable amount of money on monthly, groceries and gas. I know I can’t be alone in saying I wish I could to […]
Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame
Reclaimed barn wood seems to be a growing trend in the design industry lately, which makes me happy because I love using this wood in my DIY projects. The older and more distressed things are, the more beautiful they are in my eyes. Not to mention, it’s wonderful to be able to utilize 100 year old wood as […]
Celebrate #LittleWins with ZonePerfect Bars
***I have been compensated by ZonePerfect for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.*** I know I can’t be alone in saying that September hit like a tornado, and I’m left frazzled and wondering what happened this past month. Back-to-school will do that to you! With a child in Pre-K I feel […]
