This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My great-Aunt is currently in a nursing home. She has been sick for years, has had to use a walker and wheel chair and has had very limited mobility. She is in her 80s now but still would appreciate some independence. Once her house gets a ramp she will be discharged into the care of her children. I have another Aunt, who is much younger, in my parents … [Read more...]
Secret Indulgence I Don’t Want To Share with Hubby (But Will)
After long summer days (did you know it gets dark at 9:30 pm + here in Western Washington in the summer?!), I can't wait until everyone is in bed. Do you know why? I've mentioned it before on the blog, but I'll tell you all again. I love indulging in sweet treats when everyone else is in bed. The kids have an early bedtime, hubby is a morning person, and I'm a night owl. Queue my new favorite sweet treat: Skinny Cow Vanilla Bean Dream ice cream sandwiches. ↓ What's your favorite secret … [Read more...]
Three Kitchen Savings Tips That I Actually Use
Who doesn't love saving money in the kitchen? I know I love saving money any way I can. I have three simple ways I save in the kitchen. These are actual things I am currently doing. The great thing? They are all very easy ways to save too. Kitchen Savings Tip 1 So, I tried to cut costs by buying very cheap non-branded trash bags. You know what? They didn't work. At all. In fact, they ripped! So my first, very important tip is use Hefty. Hefty Ultra Strong to be exact. The price is still … [Read more...]
Three Easy Secrets to Protect the Kids Summer Clothes
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and P&G. All opinions are mine alone. Laundry is never ending in my home. We probably do one load every three days for our family of four. We are not one of those families that lets the laundry pile up, we literally do laundry (one load at a time) quite frequently. This summer as we're playing outside and enjoying our summer adventures, I know I'll have to do a lot of laundry. But that's ok -- we're making great memories. It's all worth … [Read more...]
Raising Happy Children: Sheltering Kids from their Mistakes?
a guest post from Rabbi Dr. Roger Herst Nobody I know thinks that sheltering kids from their mistakes is a good idea. But ironically, parents who strongly affirm that children can only grow by learning not to make the same mistake twice, fall into a terrible trap. Ask yourself why they end up not practicing what they preach. First, it’s a matter of time management. To let kids fail and learn from the experience requires much parental time and patience. Time and patience most … [Read more...]
Our Summer Adventures: Kayaks and Paddle Boards
This post was developed in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are my own. We are officially on Summer break. Both kids are out of school and we have a summer of fun planned for the family. I don't know about you, but our summer break goes by so fast because we plan so many great summer adventures. This Spring our family bought kayaks and stand up paddle boards and we've already been using them and loving them. We can't wait to visit all of our local beaches and lakes and … [Read more...]
Ways to Embrace Your True Beauty So Your Daughter Can Too
When you looked in the mirror this morning, who did you see? What did you say? Did your daughter, granddaughter or maybe your niece hear you? Did she hear you say, “I look fat” or “I hate my nose”? As early as age one, children start mimicking their parents by holding toy telephones to their ears, cooking in play kitchens and pushing plastic mowers around the yard. Our daughters might not always look up to us, but they do look to us to see how we act and react in different … [Read more...]
