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Celebrate #LittleWins with ZonePerfect Bars

September 25, 2016 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect protein fix to keep you full and energize you throughout busy days? Check these ZonePerfect bars--nutritious and delicious. Plus, grab this smart scoop on how to save a ton on this smart snacking!

***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 […]

Filed Under: Health, Leaving the House, Organization, Reviews

A Gilmore Girls Quiz for Superfans

September 23, 2016 By Dawn Koller 25 Comments

Are you a Gilmore Girls fan? You need to take this quiz! Test your knowledge of our favorite girls with this Gilmore Girls quiz! With the reboot coming up, now is the perfect time to bone up on your Gilmore Girls trivia! I never knew the answers to question 13 or 14!

Friends! It is two months until THE Big Day! And I don’t mean Black Friday, as much as I adore my bargain-scooping holiday. Nope, on November 25, 2016, Netflix is rolling out the long-awaited, much dreamed about return of our beloved Gilmore Girls with the release of four new episodes. I know. I’m crying tears […]

Filed Under: Favorite TV Shows, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites

Time to Live Wholly with Guacamole!

September 21, 2016 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Love guacamole, but looking for an easy shortcut that will cut out the prep time and effort? I LOVE this fix! And I love this guacamole--check out the newest flavor idea, it's such a creative winner!

***Thanks to Wholly Guacamole for sponsoring this post so we could tell you about their cool new products and their Live Wholly tour!*** I’m a huge fan of easy. I love simple solutions so much, that I consider myself a pro at finding ways to make our day to day easier. Having a stellar shortcut […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Health, Homemaking, Recipes

September Has Won

September 21, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Feeling the stress of back to school time? No worries, you aren't alone! This transition is harder than most people acknowledge, and the truth is, for most of us, September has won! But, hey, don't feel defeated, check these two smart truths to help you cope with the chaos--and go be wowed by the insanity I've already rocked in the first three weeks of school!

I’ve been slayed before, friends. Many times over by annoying bits like school pictures, winter, sickness…but never before has the entity of a single month so handily buried me. Let me take you back to the beginning of the story; it all started in September. The middle of the story? Yup, also September. And finally the […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, School, Young Kids

3 Simple Lessons to Teach Kids about Money

September 19, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 3 Comments

Want to raise financially responsibly kids? Here are the three money lessons you need to teach. Learning how best to teach kids about money will make all the difference in helping them grow into responsible, independent adults!

As parents we have many jobs. From snot wiper to cheerleader to taxi cab driver we seldom find ourselves without task. Many of our duties are mundane, some leave us weary, but all are important. You see, we are not just raising children we are raising people, the future adults of America! Childhood is just a mere 18 years […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money, Young Kids

5 Family-Friendly Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken

September 16, 2016 By Heidi Rega 4 Comments

Looking for an easy dinner short-cut? Check out these 5 family-friendly ways to use rotisserie chicken! Cheap, easy recipes your whole family will love! I am tickled--would never have thought of the 4th one, a total crowd-pleaser!

If you haven’t joined the “Rotisserie Chicken Lover” club yet, it’s time! When I started to branch out from serving this meat simply as a meal’s main protein, I was surprised by all the different family-friendly ways to use rotisserie chicken in other dishes. They’re an amazing shortcut for so many recipes, and really, who couldn’t use a good shortcut? Most […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Homemaking, Recipes

DIY New Ceilings in a Snap!

September 14, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Tired of staring up at your dated popcorn ceilings? Refresh your home and room the easy way with these DIY new ceilings! They are affordable, classy, stylish and easy to install! Check them out and boot those old ceilings to the curb! Check in here for the scoop on where to find the full in-store displays!

***This post was sponsored by Armstrong Ceilings as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Anyone else still rocking popcorn ceilings in an outdated corner or two of your home? Fabulous, right? No easier way to harken back to the 70s without queuing up That […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

Make Your Own Chalk Paint (and Use It!) the Easy Way

September 12, 2016 By Lindsay H 62 Comments

Have a piece of furniture in your home that you'd like to give a new look to, but don't have a ton of money to spend? Check out this easy DIY method to make your own chalk paint--and use it! You'll love the results and be so surprised at how easy it easy. Plus this trick for finishing the product off gets you STUNNING results!

There is nothing more beautiful to me than a gorgeous piece of old furniture or wood. Am I the only one who feels like furniture isn’t made like it once was? As much as I love bringing old furniture to life with stain, sometimes it just needs a good coat of paint to restore its former glory. There are many different […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Reasons JBF Reading is THE Sale to Shop!

September 8, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, and gear? It's time to shop consignment sales! Check these 5 smart tips to being a smart shopper at children's outgrown sales and saving your family oodles of money. Plus, check my #1 trick--it's genius and will make all the difference in staying budget-friendly!

****This post is sponsored by JBF Reading in exchange for an honest review post**** Friends, I had super-fun day out yesterday doing one of my very favorite things–bargain hunting! What was I on the hunt for? Sweet deals on kids’ outgrown clothing, toys, and gear. Where was I scooping the finds? The incredible JBF Reading […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Young Kids

6 Command Center Essentials

September 6, 2016 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Overwhelmed with trying organize the family calendar and different schedules, homework assignments, paperwork, and reminders? Check this easy way to set up a command center for your home that will keep you all organized, on track, and things flowing smoothing. Check the six essentials you'll need for a family command center, and you'll be on your way to being on top of things in no time!

It’s a new milestone in my house: all four of my kiddos are in school all day! Last year my triplets started kindergarten, and that was manageable. They were only gone for half the day, so I didn’t miss them too much and I didn’t have to pack their lunches! Plus, they were in the same class so […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, School

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