-
What not to buy at Costco (Plus what you SHOULD buy and at what price)!
I have shopped at Costco for years. However when I started couponing 6 years ago I began to realize that not everything is a “good” deal at Costco. Don’t get me wrong there are some great deals at Costco…but there are definitely a few items that are on my NOT to buy list. Now with this said….let me tell you, I LOVE Costco! I have had a Costco membership for 15+ years and will probably always have one. I have found there are just so many benefits of having a Costco membership. Especially when it comes to the convenience of menu planning. I prefer to shop as little as 2 times a…
-
Falls River Soap Company Giveaway
Amid increased concerns for product safety, growing interest in “green living” and rising consumer awareness towards the dangers of synthetic chemicals, natural and organic personal care products have seen a surge in demand. Many health issues are associated with the use of synthetic personal care products, like shower gels, shampoos and soaps, due to the presence of chemical compounds such as phthalates, petroleum based chemicals, parabens and aluminum salts. Consumers are turning to natural personal care products which are non-toxic and environmentally friendly for their family. Established in 2004, Falls River Soap Company is a family-owned business that has been creating one-of-a-kind handmade soaps using the finest, all-natural ingredients available…
-
Top Baby Products of 2016
Having a baby is always so exciting. One of the most exciting things at the very beginning of pregnancy is checking out all of the hottest, coolest, must haves for your new coming baby. I will tell you from experience it does not matter if it’s your first pregnancy or your 8th pregnancy that super excitement to checkout the best newest products is always the same! As a mom of four I have seen products change so much through the years. Certain brands and items I used with my first are no longer considered the best, and their are new products that never existed before that make life as a…
-
15 Nutritious and Delicious Back to School Lunches
Making kids school lunches can become tedious, robotic and boring. Spice up your kids back to school lunches with these 15 fabulous kid friendly meals. What I love most about these meals is that they are easy, packable and nutritious. Your kids will be the coolest kids in school with these tasty recipes. Many of these recipes can be made on the weekend and refrigerated or put into the freezer for storing until you are ready to pack in your kids lunches. Making lunches has never been so easy! Chicken Salad (Living Chic Mom) Tortilla Roll Up Wraps (Pioneer Woman) Chicken Quinoa Chili (The Budget Bandit) Mini Pizza DIY Lunchable (Momables) Fruit Salad…
-
DIY Chalk Jar Centerpiece
Have you played around with chalky paint yet? If not than you definitely need to do so NOW! If you have already than you are totally going to understand what I mean when I say it’s “totally addicting”! Seriously I LOVE chalky paint! It’s super easy to use, adheres to almost anything, always turns out looking beautiful and totally fits into my shabby chic decor! These DIY Chalk Jars are insanely easy to make – in fact if you have some jars laying around your house and some chalky paint, you could whip up this centerpiece in just a matter of minutes! (Well about 30 minutes that is). Supplies 3…
-
Pineapple Strawberry Dairy Free Smoothie
I love smoothies, even more I love smoothie season. Which to me means, I love any time of the year when it is not too cold to drink a nice refreshing blended fruit drink! One of my most favorites is this pineapple strawberry smoothie made with no added sugar or dairy. It is literally just fruit! Pineapple Strawberry Dairy Free Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen pineapple 1/4 cup pineapple juice Directions Simple add your frozen strawberries and pineapple to a blender with the juice. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
-
Free Amazon Kindle eBooks
Everyday Amazon offers several ebooks for free. These books can be used on a Kindle, iPad, computer, phone or other electronic device. For your convenience I post an updated list of the current free books – check back daily to see which books you might be able to snag for FREE!!! Flying Lessons Thin Wire Pip! Zip! Hatch! Love! Dump Cake Love at Center Stage Fear Has a Name The Princess ABC Picture Book Bacon, Butter & Coconut Oil The Juggling Act Road To Recovery Don’t have a Kindle? Just download a free Kindle reading app! Amazon has a selection of Kindles here (prices start at just $69). Thanks…
-
Homemade Carnival Kettle Corn Recipe
Have you ever purchased Kettle Corn from a carnival, fair, pumpkin patch or wherever else? My family absolutely loves Kettle Corn, but it can be so expensive. Thankfully I have found this awesome recipe for Homemade Carnival Kettle Corn that honestly tastes just as good or maybe even better. You really don’t need anything special for this recipe. Just a large stockpot, quality popcorn kernels, sugar and salt! It’s so easy you will kick yourself for not knowing this recipe before! Ingredients 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 2 tbsp oil 1/4 cup white sugar 2 tsp salt stockpot with lid wax paper Directions Pour olive oil into your stockpot (you should…
-
Married to a Gamer – 6 Must Know Tips!
Let me start out by saying…I am NOT a gamer! I enjoy playing board games, card games and even more actual physical activity games (basketball, gymnastics, football…). My husband on the other hand is definitely a GAMER (although he also still enjoys outdoor sports and board games as well)! I remember when we first started dating 20 years ago, how surprised I was by the amount of enjoyment he got out of playing video games. I thought it was cute how he would organize all nighter game nights with his friends. He would so diligently set up multiple TV’s and computer monitors all around his studio apartment and invite his…
-
5 Tips to a Successful LASTING Marriage
First of all, let me tell you I am not a professional counselor, psychologist or an “expert” of any sort. I am simply a journalist, a wife and a woman who has been witness to several both good and bad marriages. I am a victim of a broken home. A daughter to two sets of parents who have both had multiple marriages. The daughter in law to a family who has had essentially NO divorce (as far back as I know) and a wife to my amazing husband of 15 years (20 years exclusively together). Together my husband and I have 4 beautiful children and have endured many extremely difficult…
