Miss Kitty’s biggest adventure would be her travels that brought her to our home. She followed our neighbor’s cat home one day, however, they did not wish to have another cat. She stayed around and when my boys went out to play, Miss Kitty spied them and came running. The boys were so excited that…
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Tips For Starting Your Weight Loss Journey
Deciding to start your weight loss journey is the toughest decision to make. It isn’t just a physical decision, but a mental one as well. So, here are a few tips that I found made it easy for me to get started my weight loss journey. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf…
Tips for the Perfect Family Picnic
Old Man Winter has finally let go and we are now into Spring – Finally! And what goes well with warm weather? Picnics!!! Get your checklist out and get some great tips on how to have the Perfect Family Picnic! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. The opinions and text are…
Tips For A Successful Yard Sale
It is Spring time and it is time to clean out the house. After doing a little bit of decluttering around the house (get tips on decluttering), I like to have a yard sale. Might as well get a little something out of the decluttering work. Photo Credit: enterlinedesign | Shutterstock So, how do you have a successful yard…
Engaging Cat’s Natural Instincts With Jackson Galaxy Cat Toys
This post is sponsored by Petmate® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help create awareness about the Jackson Galaxy™ Cat Toy line available at PetSmart® but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Petmate® is not responsible for the content of this article. It is a…
How Would You Transform Your Kitchen?
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. You may have noticed that I love posting recipes. What you don’t know is how I wish for new appliances in my kitchen. We have not been able to replace the…
How To Wash Your Shoes In The Washer
Shoes stinky? Continue reading to find out how to wash your shoes in the washer. ©Marie Carr via Canva.com My husband has been complaining about how his shoes stink. Yes, he even made me smell them to make sure it wasn’t just him. They stunk, so it was time to give them a good washing….
More Smiling and Less Crying
After my second son was born, I assumed everything would be perfect. My first son was a happy healthy baby with no major issues, so why wouldn’t my second son be the same, right? It was only a matter of hours after my second son was born, things changed. The above photo was luckily done before…
The Cat That Found Her Way Into My Heart
My oldest son had been begging for a cat for a while. I was not that thrilled about getting a cat and having to deal with the litter box. However, a little kitten showed up at our house and things changed. Thank you to Fresh Step® with the Power of Febreze™ for sponsoring this story about…
Nourishing A Builders Mind With Nesquik
My son loves building blocks. He can spend hours building cars, campers, houses, and even a Halloween town (his latest creation). However, these block are not just blocks to him. They create a whole new world for him. He has stories that go along with each of the items he builds, the details are incredible….
Tips For A Happy Baby
As a first time mom, there much to learn about your new baby. I remember looking at my husband asking, “What do I do?” several times. Honestly, I said that to my husband with both my children. It is amazing what you forget in a few years. However, my kids were total opposites when they…
Cold and Flu Preparedness Kit
If you live in Missouri, you have noticed the wonderful yo-yo weather we have had lately. The perfect weather for getting sick. We have had colds and even my parents were struck with the flu last week. ICK! So I decided it was time to make a Cold and Flu Preparedness Kit. To me, the key…
Homemade Window Glass Cleaner
I don’t know about your kids, by my boys love to make messes on my windows. I can clean them, turn around and they are right there putting their hands on the windows (usually sticky, of course) or putting their faces and tongues on the glass. Ugh, kids will be kids, right? Then I got…
5 Ways A Mom On The Go Uses HUGGIES Clutch n’ Clean
Let’s face it, we are all busy and little ones are messy. They are like a magnet for messes. It is always handy to have HUGGIES Clutch n’ Clean filled with HUGGIES Natural Wipes. I have 2 boys and I always have wipes with me. I never know when I will need them. 5 Ways…
How To Deodorize A Stinky Garbage Disposal Naturally
Have you ever been doing dishes and afterward smell some stench coming from your garbage disposal? I had a stinky garbage disposal the other day and decided I needed to make some garbage disposal fresheners. Naturally Deodorize a Stinky Garbage Disposal WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 2 cups baking soda 1 cup salt 1/3 cup unscented…
Give Your Dog A Good Morning With Milk Bone Dog Treats
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Milk-Bone. I received products in exchange for my honest opinion. In the morning, as we eat breakfast, we normally have our vitamins. We try to improve our health by getting the daily vitamins that we need, but have you ever thought about your dog’s health? I personally…
Uses for Lavender Essential Oil
I bet when you think of essential oils, Lavender is the first essential oil that pops in your head. It is by far the most popular essential oil. Do you know how to use lavender? There are many different ways you can use lavender. I will explain 10 uses for Lavender Essential Oil that you may…
Homemade Mopping Solution For Cleaning Tile Floors
After the kids and I had the flu for about a week earlier last month, I needed to get the bathroom floors cleaned. I was not feeling up to going to store for more supplies. (See how I made my own homemade toilet bowl cleaner.) I needed something to clean the floors so I made my…
Homemade Toilet Cleaner
I have started to dabble in essential oils. At first, I was unsure how I would use them. I do use them for relaxing and other reasons but my new love is cleaning! Seriously, cleaning. I am all about learning how to clean the house with essential oils. Of course, the first thing I wanted…
5 Tips For A Happy Baby
As a first time mom, there much to learn about your new baby. I remember looking at my husband asking, “What do I do?” several times. Honestly, I said that to my husband with both my children. It is amazing what you forget in a few years. However, my kids were total opposites when they were…
Learning To Fish
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions and text are all mine. Since moving to our new house, our son has been learning how to fish. We have a nice lake that is at the end of our yard. With all the rain we have been having,…
Our Day Learning About The Civil War
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions are my own. I happened to looking through our local paper and noticed there was going to be a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. I showed my husband and we decided to take…
Where I Stash Huggies® Wipes and Why
I may still have a little one still in diapers but I don’t always use Huggies® wipes just for cleaning his butt. As he grows, I find other ways to use the wipes, Because Kids Outgrow Diapers, Not Messes*. I usually have a stash of Huggies® wipes in various places (other than the changing area)….
Free To Be Messy
Let’s face it, life with kids is messy. From the messy dinner times to the messy play time outside I have learned that messes will happen. Kids are little magnets for dirt and other particles. One thing I don’t have to worry about is what is in all free clear. It is the #1 recommended detergent brand…