We all know how expensive every day costs can be, and a few years ago, my family hit our limit. In a effort to make our budget balance, we had to make a few sacrifices and the first thing to go was Direct TV. It was difficult at first, but we adjusted…until football season. While … Read more
As my alarm beeps in the morning, I rub my eyes and gradually lift my head from the pillow. Brushing my teeth, I begin to make a list of all the things I must accomplish in the next 30 minutes: Wake kids. Dress kids. Dress self. Brush hair (mine and kids). Pack lunches. Check email. … Read more
When I think about the products I can’t live without in my home, a few of my go-to brands come to mind. I can’t do laundry without Tide, I can’t dust without my Swiffer, I can’t take a shower without my Pantene and I only shave with Venus. Taking a step back and evaluating my … Read more
On this fine Easter weekend, I had something I dread on my to-do list. It wasn’t buying gifts, ironing our Church clothes or even cleaning the house for company. It was taxes. <insert creepy suspenseful music here>. On Saturday, my husband and I made the trip to our family accountant praying the whole car ride … Read more
As a teen, I was one of the few lucky ones who did not have trouble with breakouts. I didn’t fully understand how grateful I should have been for avoiding dermatology appointments and having to test out every home remedy to achieve clear skin. But now that the stress of life has increased exponentially as … Read more
As a busy Mom of two active daughters, there are a few things I am short on: time, money and patience. Work meetings, PTA gatherings, dance lessons, and household chores leave me running from one end of the Earth to the other in a 24 hour period of time. Because I value the time I … Read more