Last year, my family and I made a big change in going fully organic. I had read/watched one too many documentaries about the things in our food, and they say: "Once you know better, you do better" Well, now I knew better, so I just couldn't just give my kids all that "crap" anymore. It... Continue Reading →
NO RESOLUTIONS, JUST MORE.
Sadly, I have to admit, I have been staring at this screen for a week.... Where do I start? What do I say? 2019 was big year. By big, I mean it was loaded with ups and downs for my family. I started the year out strong. I felt like I really had a handle... Continue Reading →
ONLY CHILD, TO FAMILY OF FIVE
Not only was I an only child, I was an only child to a single mother... It was just us, my whole life. I never had to share things, I didn't have to share attention, and I was good with that. If you ask my husband, he will tell you it was clear I was... Continue Reading →
GROWING UP IN A SMALL TOWN
I can think of at least 10 country songs, about "small towns" off the top of my head... While I can honestly say, that most of it is true, there is also another side often not talked about... Growing up, I hated my small town, I couldn't wait to get out...and that's exactly what I... Continue Reading →
MY THOUGHTS ON “DATING YOUR SPOUSE.”
You always hear people say.. "Never stop dating your spouse." Honestly, I don't think I really understood that statement... Now that I am five years into it. I get it. I get how easy it is to fall into a day to day routine. How easy it can be to start taking things for granted.... Continue Reading →
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A NICE DINNER OUT…
It was supposed to be a nice dinner out, but we made a huge mistake.... We took our toddlers. Our oldest was at his grand-parents for a few days. We "thought" it would be a good idea to take our small two out to dinner... We got everyone dressed, and hair brushed, did all the... Continue Reading →
SNACK IDEAS, THAT WONT BREAK THE BANK THIS SUMMER!
If your kids are anything like mine... That "Mom, can I have a snack?" question I hear at least 20 times a day...and now that it's summer time, it's at least doubled. So I came up with a list of snack ideas for kids that won't break the bank this summer. -Home made Brownies. A... Continue Reading →
MY DECISION (AND GUILT ) TO GO BACK TO WORK…
Being a SAHM has been amazing, it's had ups and it's had downs.. but, I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every moment. The good, the bad...& everything in between.. I've recently made the decision to go back to work; for me that means I'm looking at 55+ hours a week, straight in the face.... Continue Reading →
LARGE FAMILY MEANS MEAL PLANNING
MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLAN.... This is one of the biggest tips on being "frugal" and saving money. Sure, it takes some time to do, but it's well worth it. Not only do you have a meal plan for the week, so there is no guessing or last minute run to a restaurant, you... Continue Reading →
WHAT I WOULD DO WITH A WHOLE DAY OFF
A whole day off? That sounds amazing right? Let's be honest though, as moms, we don't really get those. Especially us stay at home moms. However, we could all dream right? Make plans for that wonderful day... Here is my idea of a whole wonderful day of: First, I would wake up...on my own, when... Continue Reading →