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Reach for the Bleach

September 30, 2016 By Meredith 5 Comments

Have a house of horrors with pockets of grossness that make you cringe and reach for the bleach? Snap a belfie (bathroom selfie) and join this smart Clorox movement--full of sweet prizes and tips to turn your home into a pretty, germ-free environment! I would never have thought of doing the second idea--genius way to disinfect!

****This post is sponsored by Clorox® Regular-Bleach so I can scoop you why you need to reach for the bleach and its powerful disinfecting power.*** Let me fill you in on a the potty-talk scene around our home. And no, I don’t mean when my 5 old and my 7 year old say “poopy” sixteen times in one minute and leave […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Giveaway, Homemaking

10 Hacks for an Easy Family Campfire Dinner Night

September 29, 2016 By Meredith 10 Comments

A family campfire night is the perfect at-home family date night! Throughout the spring, summer and fall, we do these often, and here are the easy hacks you need for your family campfire dinner and all the fun afterwards! By using these hacks (#3 is a MUST!), you take out all the stress and leave lots of room for the sweet memories and loads of fun!

We love doing family campfire dinner nights around here. If it’s not the dead cold of winter, you can often find us cuddled up around the fire enjoying the evening. The convenience of having a family date in your own backyard can’t be beat! Plus, it’s something all four of us genuinely enjoy, and it’s […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Homemaking, Organization, Young Kids

5 Kid-Approved Non-Sandwich Lunch Box Ideas

September 28, 2016 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Have a picky eater who doesn't like sandwiches? Check out these healthy, kid-approved, non-sandwich lunch box ideas that are sure to be a hit! Pack lunches for school that your kids will love! I would never have thought of the 4th idea--so cool!

It’s back. Yup, school is here, and every mom of school aged kids that I know is already tired of packing lunches. It’s so easy to fall into a rut and pack the same thing every day. Or maybe you are one of the lucky ones with a picky eater who won’t eat sandwiches. That’s where I come […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, School, Young Kids

10 Ways to Help Kids Learn Spelling Words

September 26, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 6 Comments

Looking for some smart tricks to help kids learn spelling words? Tired of homework battles? Try these 10 smart ways from a professional teacher to help your kids ace spelling tests--all fun and kid-approved! Plus, you'll love the 4 bonus tricks for keeping sanity in your house during homework time!

School has been in session for a few weeks now, and just when we felt like we were starting to get this whole school thing down, It happened. You know what I’m talking about–the H word. HOMEWORK. The word that can flip your night on its head and make both children and parents cry. It’s here, mamas, and it’s here to […]

Filed Under: School, Young Kids

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

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