Every year right around the beginning of December, my family gets together and makes Monster Cookies. These cookies have a little bit of everything in them. They’re loaded with peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, candy & dried fruit. They’ve become a staple that our friends […]
The holiday season is such a busy time, so it is more important than ever to get a little me time in. This time of year just pulls you in 50 directions, between the parties, shopping, wrapping, decorating, eating, and fun, you’re busy all the […]
It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas goodie trays and cookie plates. One of my favorite things to do is to bake up a storm and make tons of good treats for our family & friends. There’s something so nice about having a good […]
So, for some people, it’s way too early to think about decorating. We have to have Thanksgiving after all. Then there’s the rest of us, the ones who consider if September is too early, or if we should wait until Halloween is over. I’m firmly […]
Secret Santa gift exchanges are such a popular way of giving gifts among groups of people. I’ve done them between friends, family, and of course at work. Sometimes you get lucky and you get a list of their favorite things with the name, but more […]
Self-care is something we all know we need more of. Especially as mothers and wives, we are so inclined to put off our own needs in order to care for others. When you’re really deep in the trenches of motherhood, especially with young kids or […]
So many of us are striving to make our homes and lives safer and more earth-friendly. Part of doing so means that we need to take a look at all aspects of our lives to find the best products. So, when you’re on the hunt […]
Fall is here, summer is over, and it’s time to plan a fall girls day out with your mom friend(s). The more the merrier for these type of days. No matter who you take though, just get out and take a whole day for yourself. […]
Being a say at home mom is not all sunshine and rainbows. It is something that can be incredibly rewarding and wonderful, but in the same breath extremely isolating and lonely. It is easy to fall into the trap of feeling blah and depressed, especially […]
When you’re setting yourself up to start focusing on self care each and every day it will be important to get your mindset right. Just like with anything else, your mindset will determine your outcome. It is easy for me to tell you to spend […]
