Our son recently turned one and after we started our photography business this summer, we decided to do a cake smash photo session with him for his first birthday. We shot our session with our Canon Rebel T3i DLSR Camera, which we highly recommend. However, if you don’t have a professional grade digital camera, it…
My Struggle With Alcohol: One Woman’s Story (Part 3 – My First Rock Bottom)
Summer was in full swing and so was my drinking. I was spending the majority of my free time trying to hide and drink and drink and hide. All of this “hard work” was in addition to my full-time job. I never realized that living the life of an alcoholic was also a full-time job….
How to Make a Pennant Banner (Repost)
I am so excited to show you this paper pennant banner I made for my son’s shower (Yes, I know, I shouldn’t be helping to decorate, but these were just too cute!). The best part is that these are really inexpensive to make! I was able to snag all my supplies from Hobby Lobby and…
Homemade Hair Detangler
While I don’t have any little girls in the house, even at my age I still need to use detangler spray with my long hair. However, since I score so much free conditioner with my coupons, I decided to use it to make some detangler spray so I didn’t have to buy detangler anymore. Recipe…
Pulled Pork Nachos With Green Chili Whipped Cream
Pork, the other white meat. It’s really not the most popular cut of meat. I admit, I don’t prepare it as often as beef or chicken. I have a love-hate relationship with Pork. I tend to overcook it, and when it’s overcooked, it’s no good. But, done right………pork can be a superstar! Pork can be…
Get $300 in Credit from AT&T Next Plan #spon
I’m always looking for ways that our readers can save on wireless service and devices. We’re found a great credit deal! For a limited time, customers who switch to AT&T and buy any smartphone on AT&T Next receive $300 in credits: a $100 bill credit + a $200 instant credit or AT&T promotion card (buyback…
How To Help Your ADD/ADHD Child in School
Today I was talking to a friend who has a child in school, and that child has ADD. I realized after eighteen years of teaching there are some real tips that might help parents of children that are struggling with ADD/ADHD. Please note that I am not a doctor, and I do not have the…
How to Keep Your Car Smelling Fresh Year Round #LoveAmericanHome #AD
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveAmericanHome #CollectiveBias When school starts our van becomes more like an extra room in the house versus a vehicle. We pretty much live in our car every day between school, home, soccer practice, and other family activities. It…
Movie Review – Pixels (PG-13)
Pixels, PG-13 (2015) Movie Review – No Spoilers Included 4-scale Popcorn Rating: 4 Did we like it? 3 It was fun for the hubby and I, and we didn’t feel like it was a waste of money at the drive-in. Will we see it again? 2 Maybe, in a year or so, with our…
Easy Egg Casserole Recipe
Every holiday we have part of the family over for breakfast. I’m always looking for an easy and less expensive way to feed several people, and this is definitely one of those meals. I love this easy egg casserole recipe for a family breakfast. Let us know how you feed a lot of people for…
Debt Payoff Update for July 2015
In our Debt Free Update for June post we shared that summer is the hardest time to add back into our savings because my husband takes off work and we travel. So far this has proved to be true again this summer, but we have enjoyed spending our summer together as a family. It really rejuvenates us…
Free Bathtub Scoop
We have a large collection of bathtub toys that seems to multiply quicker than I can keep track of. And, of course, the kid doesn’t usually do the best job cleaning up afterwards… Do you have this problem too? Here’s what we did: 1. I grabbed a few of our empty gallon milk jugs and…
Friday Favorites (8/14)
Parents and Teachers: Need a helpful website to send your kiddos to? Each week, we will share three of our favs. Can’t wait to hear what you think. CurrClick is a wonderful website to find any kind of material, worksheets, etc. Some are priced, some are free. Membership is free. At this time, there is…
My Struggle With Alcohol: One Woman’s Story (Part 2 – Summer Blues)
It was July 4th weekend when my whole family came for a long weekend visit. I lived near the ocean, so my place was the perfect summer vacation spot. I was so excited and looking forward to having everyone under my roof. At this time, my husband and I were still sleeping in separate rooms…