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GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOOD Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT! Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 5 ONLINE SITES TO VISIT TO WIN PRIZES Low entries means better odds to win! 3. Contest Girl. Great comprehensive list of all kinds of online sweepstakes, organized by category. 4. Just Sweep. Another contest directory. I love the different ways you can choose to view giveaways on this site (like by location!). I also love the “pinterest” type look to to theirsite.
THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
BABY TOYS FOR 6-12 MONTHS: 25 BEST BETS This is the PERFECT toy right for that time when your baby is learning how to stand unassisted. This toy entices them to stand up and play! 24. Nuby Teether Beads. Very affordable, and babies absolutely LOVE them. The 6-12 month span is very slobbery thanks to all those teeth coming in, and this soothes so well! 25. FREE BEANIE BOOS COLORING PAGES Free Beanie Boos Coloring Pages. School is out for the summer (for my kids, at least) in just TWO DAYS, y’all. I’m in full panic mode trying to pull together ideas and resources to help me keep my sanity and help the girls not be bored to tears during these upcoming months. My last post was a collection of Palace Pets coloring pages COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 MY TOP 5 MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES FOR WEIGHT LOSS (AND BUSY For the ease of use combined with the wallet-friendly price tag, this is my #1 pick of my top 5 shakes. 2. Shakeology (Chocolate) I purchased Shakeology in early July from my cousin, Shera, who is a Beachbody coach, and I have been very impressed with the quality of this product. Similar to the Slique Shake, I find the ingredient listto be
BACON NECK: WHAT IS IT? HOW TO AVOID IT 0:00. 0:00 / 0:29. Live. •. So the idea of this shirt is that the collar doesn’t stretch out and wrinkle/crinkle and then look terrible under a collared shirt (especially one that hasn’t been buttoned all the way). I thought it was hilarious to refer to this as “bacon neck.”. Tim wears dress shirts without ties almost everysingle day
HOW TO MAKE A CHEST FREEZER ORGANIZED AND FUNCTIONAL 2. Canvas bags won’t snap due to the cold (I have read that plastic bags WILL break and aren’t a good option). They also are much more flexible than sturdy crates, which is a method some folks choose for organizing their chest freezers. We have a bit more room in the freezer by using canvas totes. DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOOD Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT! Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOOD Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT! Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 5 ONLINE SITES TO VISIT TO WIN PRIZES Low entries means better odds to win! 3. Contest Girl. Great comprehensive list of all kinds of online sweepstakes, organized by category. 4. Just Sweep. Another contest directory. I love the different ways you can choose to view giveaways on this site (like by location!). I also love the “pinterest” type look to to theirsite.
THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
BABY TOYS FOR 6-12 MONTHS: 25 BEST BETS This is the PERFECT toy right for that time when your baby is learning how to stand unassisted. This toy entices them to stand up and play! 24. Nuby Teether Beads. Very affordable, and babies absolutely LOVE them. The 6-12 month span is very slobbery thanks to all those teeth coming in, and this soothes so well! 25. FREE BEANIE BOOS COLORING PAGES Free Beanie Boos Coloring Pages. School is out for the summer (for my kids, at least) in just TWO DAYS, y’all. I’m in full panic mode trying to pull together ideas and resources to help me keep my sanity and help the girls not be bored to tears during these upcoming months. My last post was a collection of Palace Pets coloring pages COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 MY TOP 5 MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES FOR WEIGHT LOSS (AND BUSY For the ease of use combined with the wallet-friendly price tag, this is my #1 pick of my top 5 shakes. 2. Shakeology (Chocolate) I purchased Shakeology in early July from my cousin, Shera, who is a Beachbody coach, and I have been very impressed with the quality of this product. Similar to the Slique Shake, I find the ingredient listto be
BACON NECK: WHAT IS IT? HOW TO AVOID IT 0:00. 0:00 / 0:29. Live. •. So the idea of this shirt is that the collar doesn’t stretch out and wrinkle/crinkle and then look terrible under a collared shirt (especially one that hasn’t been buttoned all the way). I thought it was hilarious to refer to this as “bacon neck.”. Tim wears dress shirts without ties almost everysingle day
HOW TO MAKE A CHEST FREEZER ORGANIZED AND FUNCTIONAL 2. Canvas bags won’t snap due to the cold (I have read that plastic bags WILL break and aren’t a good option). They also are much more flexible than sturdy crates, which is a method some folks choose for organizing their chest freezers. We have a bit more room in the freezer by using canvas totes. DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT! Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOOD Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find 15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKS Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT! Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOOD Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find 15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
5 ONLINE SITES TO VISIT TO WIN PRIZES Low entries means better odds to win! 3. Contest Girl. Great comprehensive list of all kinds of online sweepstakes, organized by category. 4. Just Sweep. Another contest directory. I love the different ways you can choose to view giveaways on this site (like by location!). I also love the “pinterest” type look to to theirsite.
15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is BABY TOYS FOR 6-12 MONTHS: 25 BEST BETS This is the PERFECT toy right for that time when your baby is learning how to stand unassisted. This toy entices them to stand up and play! 24. Nuby Teether Beads. Very affordable, and babies absolutely LOVE them. The 6-12 month span is very slobbery thanks to all those teeth coming in, and this soothes so well! 25. 4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
15 EXCELLENT CHILDREN’S BOOKS WITH BLIND CHILDREN AS 9. The Barefoot Book of Children. This book doesn’t focus on children who are blind, in particular, but it made this list because it is the most inclusive book I have ever personally encountered. There are several instances throughout the book showcasing children with visual impairments, as well as children of every shape, size,color and
MY TOP 5 MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES FOR WEIGHT LOSS (AND BUSY For the ease of use combined with the wallet-friendly price tag, this is my #1 pick of my top 5 shakes. 2. Shakeology (Chocolate) I purchased Shakeology in early July from my cousin, Shera, who is a Beachbody coach, and I have been very impressed with the quality of this product. Similar to the Slique Shake, I find the ingredient listto be
SHELF LINER HACK: HOW TO MAKE SLIP-RESISTANT, WASHABLE Once your first placemat is finished, you can use it as the measuring guide for your other placemats. I made 4 to start with, and I’m actually going to go back and make 3 more. If I hadn’t screwed up the first placemat I could have made 8 placemats with one small roll, but I’ll settle for 7. OCTONAUTS: READY FOR ACTION, CAPTAIN! Octonauts: Ready for Action, Captain! April 20, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 7 Comments. Until we attended an Octonauts-themed birthday party earlier this year, my family was completely unaware of the team of creatures that lives underwater and enjoys lots of fun adventures together in the quest to explore, rescue and protect. NATURAL ROACH REPELLENT: WHAT’S WORKING FOR ME Cypress essential oil. Peppermint essential oil. a glass spray bottle. salt. To make your natural roach repellent, simply add 1 tsp salt to 2 cups of warm water, and then add 12 drops of cypress and 12 drops of peppermint. Give it a good swirl in the glass container, and you aregood to go!
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4 DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKSBEST TOYS FOR 18 MONTH OLD GIRLTOYS FOR 18 MONTH OLD BOYSTOYS FOR 7 MONTH OLD Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT!STRENGTHENING NAILS NATURALLY Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOODOVERNIGHT OATMEAL REFRIGERATORSTRAWBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATSHOW TO MAKEOVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find 15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
DIY PAIN CREAM USING ESSENTIAL OILS A rough estimate for the price per drop of Copaiba is 17 cents, and it’s 38 cents per drop for PanAway. So your essential oil costs for the entire project will only be $8.25, and the jars are $1 each, and the coconut oil price will vary depending on what you buy, but let’s just say it’s $1.00 of coconut oil. That means that each container THE BEST TOYS FOR 12-18 MONTH OLDS: TOP 25 PICKSBEST TOYS FOR 18 MONTH OLD GIRLTOYS FOR 18 MONTH OLD BOYSTOYS FOR 7 MONTH OLD Leap Frog Musical Rainbow Tea Set. This is another toy that will grow with your child as the interest in imaginative play develops. At this stage, the songs played by the set will be most enjoyed. 25. Brilliant Basics Corn Popper. I couldn’t wrap up this list for DIY LIQUID SOAP WITHOUT GLYCERIN But again, this is Ivory, so if they do eat it, it will just taste gross, but isn’t going to cause major problems. Add your soap flakes from one bar of soap to water on the stove. Based on other recipes I have seen, I used 10 cups of water for one bar of soap. Keep the TOP 20 FARM TOYS FOR TODDLERS 2. Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals. Love that the animals are in two pieces that little ones can take apart and put back together. Great for fine and gross motor skills! Comes with a horse, cow, pig, sheep and hen. 3. Kidoozie Funtime Tractor. A tractor is an absoluteMUST on the farm!
HOW TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS: THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT!STRENGTHENING NAILS NATURALLY Add 45 drops of Frankincense oil to your 1 oz glass bottle. Step 2. Using your steel funnel, fill the remainder of the bottle with olive oil. Be sure to leave enough room for your glass dropper to go back in. Step 3. Put the glass dropper back in the bottle and screw it HOW TO CLEAN A COUCH WITH OXICLEAN STAIN 1 cup water. Oxi-Clean scoop (to the “B” line) funnel. spray bottle. Add the OxiClean to hot water (no need to heat it, just use the hottest setting from your faucet). Stir well to combine. Then pour it through a funnel into your spray bottle, add the nozzle, and then shake really well to further combine. Spray your stained areas untilthey
GOOD TO KNOW: HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM GLASS A month or so before Layah was born, I stumbled upon a really cute matted frame that would be perfect for a little girl’s nursery, or in this case, the proud daddy of a new baby. It was a gre BLUEBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL: SUPER EASY SUPERFOODOVERNIGHT OATMEAL REFRIGERATORSTRAWBERRY KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATSHOW TO MAKEOVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Ingredients: 2 cups Lifeway Blueberry Kefir. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. 2 Tbsp chia seeds. 1 cup blueberries. Start by pouring your oats into a mixing bowl. Now add your Lifeway Kefir. Time to add the chia seeds! I know chia seeds aren’t readily available at every grocery store, but it’s worth taking that little bit of extra time to find 15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is COCALO REUSABLE CLOTH DIAPER: THE PERFECT BUM! You’ve no doubt heard before about the economic and environmental reasons to switch from disposable diapers to cloth. But today I wantto focus
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15 AWESOME THINGS TO DO ON BED REST 15. Accept Help. If someone offers to help you in some way during bed rest, take them up on the offer. Someone might be able to watch older children for you while you rest, or they might offer to come tidy up for you, or even send over a cleaning crew. Now is BABY TOYS FOR 6-12 MONTHS: 25 BEST BETS This is the PERFECT toy right for that time when your baby is learning how to stand unassisted. This toy entices them to stand up and play! 24. Nuby Teether Beads. Very affordable, and babies absolutely LOVE them. The 6-12 month span is very slobbery thanks to all those teeth coming in, and this soothes so well! 25. 4 WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR DEEP FREEZER Starting with the top left: 1. milk crates (best deal on Amazon for milk crates here) 2. customizable dividers (original post is no longer up, but these are the dividers used) 3. canvas totes and chalkboard paper (that’s my method!) 4. flattened food storage and baskets (mytip?
15 EXCELLENT CHILDREN’S BOOKS WITH BLIND CHILDREN AS 9. The Barefoot Book of Children. This book doesn’t focus on children who are blind, in particular, but it made this list because it is the most inclusive book I have ever personally encountered. There are several instances throughout the book showcasing children with visual impairments, as well as children of every shape, size,color and
MY TOP 5 MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES FOR WEIGHT LOSS (AND BUSY For the ease of use combined with the wallet-friendly price tag, this is my #1 pick of my top 5 shakes. 2. Shakeology (Chocolate) I purchased Shakeology in early July from my cousin, Shera, who is a Beachbody coach, and I have been very impressed with the quality of this product. Similar to the Slique Shake, I find the ingredient listto be
SHELF LINER HACK: HOW TO MAKE SLIP-RESISTANT, WASHABLE Once your first placemat is finished, you can use it as the measuring guide for your other placemats. I made 4 to start with, and I’m actually going to go back and make 3 more. If I hadn’t screwed up the first placemat I could have made 8 placemats with one small roll, but I’ll settle for 7. OCTONAUTS: READY FOR ACTION, CAPTAIN! Octonauts: Ready for Action, Captain! April 20, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 7 Comments. Until we attended an Octonauts-themed birthday party earlier this year, my family was completely unaware of the team of creatures that lives underwater and enjoys lots of fun adventures together in the quest to explore, rescue and protect. NATURAL ROACH REPELLENT: WHAT’S WORKING FOR ME Cypress essential oil. Peppermint essential oil. a glass spray bottle. salt. To make your natural roach repellent, simply add 1 tsp salt to 2 cups of warm water, and then add 12 drops of cypress and 12 drops of peppermint. Give it a good swirl in the glass container, and you aregood to go!
DIY SHOWER DISKS TO HELP SUPPORT THE LUNGS You might have to add a little more water, just go slowly until you reach the consistency you want. Mix with a fork and spoon in to muffin tins. I typically fill them about 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and then add about 3-4Menu
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GUIDE: EASTER BASKET STUFFERS FOR YOUR TODDLER March 12, 2020 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
I hope you find today’s guest post helpful as you seek out the perfect Easter basket contents for the toddler in your life! Your toddler is finally old enough to start comprehending what the holidays are about. It’s such an exciting time not only for them but for parents too. As parents, it’s a chance to relive our childhood all over again by seeing it through our little one’s eyes—carrying the same traditions as our parents once shared with us. One of those traditions is waking up to Easter baskets on Easter Sunday. Of course, egg-shaped candy was and still is a must, but if you’re needing other ideas, here’s a guide to putting your toddler’s Easter basket together this year. A PERSONALIZED BASKET Premade baskets are convenient but a personalized basket is much more fun. Whether you have a boy or girl, getting their name embroidered on the basket lining, along with a tutu for your girl or rabbit ears for your little boy will bring them so much joy when they see it for the first time. Unlike plastic premade baskets, personalized baskets are more durable, allowing for multiple use throughout the year or years to come. So even when your toddler is done getting all of their goodies on Easter morning, you can still use it to store little trinkets in their room.WOODEN TOYS
At your toddler’s age, they’re not quite ready for Barbies and action figures, however, wooden toysare ideal
for this age because they aren’t sharp and they don’t contain little pieces they can choke on. At this stage, toddlers should be learning basic concepts like colors, numbers, and letters. Adding multi-colored stackers, a puzzle, or a few farm animals will be fun and educational toys for them to play with throughout the year.MOUSE EARS
Is your little girl a fan of Disney? A pair or mouse earsin her favorite
movie theme will be better than regular bunny ears. These ears will also come in handy the next time you score a pair of Disney On Ice tickets or for an upcoming trip to Disneyland. She can bring her own ears to represent her favorite Disney character, and at the same time, mom and dad can save on those expensive souvenir ears at the park. COLORING BOOK AND WASHABLE CRAYONS Most likely, your little one doesn’t understand the concept of staying inside the lines when it comes to coloring books. A toddlercoloring book
is the best way to teach them about colors and how to color. Of course, you’ll want to make sure that you’re buying the washable crayons so that if they decide to color a whole mural on your wall you can keep calm knowing it washes off. PERSONALIZED EASTER SOCKS There’s no such thing as too many socks when it comes to kids. Either because a pair’s match got lost in the washer or dryer, your kids are wearing their socks out too fast, or they’ve outgrown them quicker than it took you to buy them. A pair of Easter socks can be the accessory to complete their Easter Sunday look while replacing that one pair that’s on its last days. The toddler phase is such a perfect age because your little one gets so excited and so easily entertained by the smallest things. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on them to make them happy. Little trinkets like bubbles,
wind-up toys
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and jars of playdough can all be found for a minimal price, and you can pack their baskets with tons to last them all spring. These tend to be the more popular items so make sure that you plan ahead and shop before the good stuff is all taken from the shelves. Filed Under: My Favorite Finds EXPLORING HOW TO RESTORE FACIAL SKIN HEALTH January 31, 2020 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
_Please enjoy today’s guest post. It’s a topic I think about more and more now that I’m almost 40! _ There is no denying how your face looks is important. People may say looks are not everything, but judgment based on looks occurs every day. Whether you are interviewing for a job, going on a date, or just spending time with friends, you do not need the worry of not looking your best. That is why, keeping wrinkles, scars, sun spots and other facial damage away may be a top priority for you. Here is what you need to know about restoring your facial skin health and preventingfuture damage.
WHY YOUR FACE MAY SHOW SIGNS OF DAMAGE Consider what your face goes through all the time and it is easy to see some reasons it may start to look damaged. Weather, diet, exercise and smoking status are just some things that may affect it. Application of improper or chemical-filled health and beauty products and exposure to airborne materials also top the list of influencing factors. Therefore, the best way to limit facial skin damage is to avoid as many of those factors as possible. Of course, you cannot avoid everything that affects your skin health. A prime example is the hormonal changes that naturally happen with the passage of time. They are inevitable. That is why, no matter how vigilant you are, you may eventually need some sort of corrective procedure, such as a COSMETIC JETPEEL TREATMENT.
Professional cosmetic assistance may be the only way to reclaim the look you want and rid yourself of the wrinkles or other damage you hate to see when you look in the mirror. EXFOLIATING THE SKIN FOR BETTER HEALTH The word “exfoliation” is a big term in the skincare world, but it is not thrown around arbitrarily. Exfoliation is actually a big part of maintaining skin health. It is a process of removing what does not need to be there. In most cases, what does not need to be there are skin cells that have died but not fully fallen off yet. Sometimes they can block up your pores, causing acne or other issues. Foreign materials like dirt, grease and makeup residue also need to be exfoliated away. That is why most restorative facial procedures in clinics focus on exfoliation. MAXIMIZING INTERNAL CELLULAR COLLAGEN PRODUCTION AND EFFICIENCY Another aspect of facial skin restoration is maximizing the efficiency and production of collagen within your body. Some skincare treatments infuse your skin with collagen. Others try to make your body create and distribute more of its own naturally. In either case, the purpose is to get the collagen to give your skin back some of its elasticity, allowing it to bounce back into place. That reduces lax skin thatcauses wrinkling.
TREATING MILD, MODERATE, AND SEVERE FACIAL SKIN CONCERNS One of the best things about clinical treatments for your skin, whether on your face or not, is they come in many styles and strengths. You can easily treat mild facial blemishes or wrinkles in any one of several ways. Multiple moderate skin treatments are also available. In fact, procedures like chemical peels have mild, moderate and deep versions. You can select the one you need. However, the important thing is not to limit yourself by waiting too long. Once your skin reaches a certain point, your treatment options may be greatly reduced. In some cases, surgery may be the only solution. TAKE THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOUR SKIN AND YOUR CLINIC It may sound like signing up for a facial skin treatment quickly is essential at the first sign of trouble, but do not be too quick to set up an appointment. You have to find a clinic you feel comfortable with, first. It is also imperative that you fully understand they types of skin damage you have and the causes. Only then can you explore treatment options with a trusted clinician. Filed Under: Style · PLANNING YOUR NEXT WINTER GETAWAY December 21, 2019 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
_With just 4 days until Christmas, this magic maker is crying out for a chance to rest and recoup! Are you feeling the need for a vacation, but tend to think of them as best saved for summer? I hope this guest post will help inspire you to consider a winter getaway! I can certainly vouch for the national park recommendation below! _ PLANNING YOUR NEXT WINTER GETAWAY Planning your next winter getaway can be a little daunting. It requires thought, planning, consideration, and money. But breaking up the winter blues with a fun trip is always a fun thing to do, so it’s worth it! Here are some things to consider for your nextwintery trip.
HOW TO FUND YOUR TRIP After spending all that money on holiday gifts and goodies, it can seem overwhelming to then turn around and pay for a trip. With a little planning, it’s totally possible! You can use a Visa Platinumto book
everything because it gives you points for each dollar you spend ontravel!
One thing that helps is planning far enough in advance. Then you can split up the payment and cost. For example, if you’re flying, book your tickets a couple months before you plan to go. Then book your hotels and excursions the following month. That way, the cost isn’t concentrated into one paycheck and is instead spread out over a few. And you can fully enjoy spending on what you want once you get on your trip! Another idea is to set up a separate savings account specifically for traveling. Each paycheck, divert a small portion so that it adds up in time for that much-needed vacay!PICKING WHERE TO GO
This is the most fun and exciting part of traveling–picking where to go! How do you do it? Start by deciding what kind of trip you are looking to experience and ask the other people who are going with you. You can break out your trip options into four different categories. Some can be combined, but these are the ones that seem most common.1. Nature Trip
First is a nature trip to the great outdoors. The national parks are a great option to visit for a winter getaway. Most are less busy because of the cooler weather, but they’re still beautiful at that time. Zion National Park lodging is a great place to stay to see some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. Take a Zion jeep tourto
see even more of the red rocks while being in the warmth of the jeep. Rates are also typically lower than during high travel times, so this is a great option if you don’t want to spend a lot.2. Beach Trip
Second, is somewhere warm and relaxing. If you live somewhere chilly, nothing sounds more appealing than sunshine and the beach during winter. Many beach resorts are all-inclusive and are worth spending on upfront because they save you money on food and excursions in the long run. Do some research and find the right one for you!3. Cruise Trip
Third, is a cruise. Sailing on a cruise also typically includes warm and relaxing destinations, but it doesn’t have to be. All lodging and food, and even excursions can be taken care of when you book! 4. Embrace a Winter Trip Last, is to embrace the winter! Book a stay at a cozy cabin or celebrate the holidays in a small town to have that Hallmark Christmasexperience.
Going on a trip is one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have with your loved ones. Take some time to plan where to go, how to finance it, and ask around about what to do once you get there. And best of all, enjoy your travels! Filed Under: Uncategorized GUEST POST: HOW TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL PLAN December 7, 2019 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
_This time of year I always seem to feel a bit frustrated at how my financial goals for the year didn’t quite come to fruition. Perhaps all that holiday spending doesn’t help matters! If you feel similarly, I hope today’s guest post will give you some inspiration for changes to make for a more prosperous 2020! _ HOW TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL PLAN Careful planning is often the key to a good financial strategy. Unfortunately, a lot of people today use their money without thinking much about it. We buy the things that we want and need as we go through the month, then panic as the weeks go on and we realize that we’re going to struggle to make it through until our next payday. Fortunately, if you’re ready to make a change for 2020,
then setting up a strategy for financial success could be a lot easier than it seems. With the right financial plan, you can stop making decisions based on current impulses and fear and start thinking about what you want to accomplish with your money in the long-term.*
BUDGET PROPERLY
Budgeting might not be everyone’s favorite thing, but it’s key to building your financial freedom. A working budget for each month will help you to see how every dollar you earn has a purpose, so you can avoid over-spending in any specific area. Budgets will put you back in control of your cash, so you can measure whether you’re actually reaching your goals or not. Although a budget can seem like a lot of work at first, it’s actually easier to set up than you might think. All you really need to do is start by figuring out how much money you have going into and coming out of your bank account each month. From there, you can sort your cash into segments, including discretionary and mandatoryspending.
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BE STRATEGIC WITH DEBT A solid financial plan is likely to include some kind of strategy for how you’re going to handle debt. After all, most of us can’t get through life without taking out some kind of loan eventually. For some people, this loan will be focused on their education and academic achievements. For other people, the most important loans they take out will be associated with their car and home. While taking out a loanisn’t
necessarily a bad thing, provided that you know you can pay back what you borrow, it’s important to have a plan for how you’re going to choose the right lending strategy. Figure out when borrowing from your credit card is a good idea, and when you need to look for more specialist lenders to help you.*
BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND As soon as you start finding any extra cash for your savings, they should go into an emergency fund. Ultimately, an emergency fund is what you can rely on to keep you protected when the unexpected happens in your life. In an ideal world, we’d all have plenty of funds to keep us going if we should lose our job or have an emergency to handle. However, the truth is that we’re rarely prepared for everything that life has to throw at us. Build an emergency fund that consists of around six months’ worth of the expenses that you’re going to need to keep living your everyday lifestyle. If possible, keep this fund in a separate bank account, so you’re not tempted to use it.*
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Being prepared with a solid financial plan isn’t just about saving as much cash as possible, you’ll also need to think about how you can build your savings over time too. Investing in assets and strategies that can build your wealth is a great way to put your money to work for you. Remember, you don’t necessarily need a lot of cash to start investing these days. You can get started with some low-price stocks and shares, and put more cash into your investments as yougo.
If you’re brand-new to investing, you could even consider using one of the new apps or tools that allow you to round-up the cost of your expenses and put the extra money left into your investment budget. For instance, you might spend $12.00 and spend $3 on investing.*
ADAPT AS YOU GO
Finally, remember that your budget needs to be strict, but it’s not
necessarily set in stone. As your life and priorities continue to change, you’ll need to adapt your spending accordingly. Sit down with your budget at the end of each month and think about what you’re going to need to spend in the month ahead. If aspects of your incoming and outgoing money have changed, then add those factors to your budget and see where you end up. You might need to spend less or more in certain areas than usual to stick to your current goals. Filed Under: Uncategorized DON’T MISS THIS DINNER SHOW ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE SMOKIES October 3, 2019 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
If you’ve got a trip to the Smoky Mountains in your future, you’re in good company. Did you know it’s the most visited national park in America? In addition to the incredible beauty of this mountain range, one of the things that makes venturing to this area so appealing to so many is that there are countless options for entertainment just outside the national park, itself. In fact, there are so many fun things to do in the area that it can be downright confusing to know what to pick! I hope to be able to help you out with some evening food and fun plans with this post. My family was recently hosted by one particular dinner show and we all absolutely LOVED it, so I wanted to do a quick write up to help others who were trying to choose from the wide variety of shows out there. HATFIELD & MCCOY DINNER FEUD is a terrific one to pick! This dinner show combines really funny, really impressive, and really eye-catching entertainment along with an all-you-can-eat dinner served right to your table. At the time of this writing the ticket price is $56.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids. There are discount bundlesavailable
if you plan to be in town for several days and want to attend some other shows in the area that are on a select list. Where we live (Chattanooga), $57 would get us, at best, a ticket to a nosebleed seat for a live theatrical performance. Dinner would most definitely NOT be included. But at Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, we were treated to great seats (spoiler alert: EVERYONE gets great seats at this show, as they have the auditorium set up to maximize great views). We also filled up on a creamy soup, fried chicken, bbq pork, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls and pudding for dessert. We ate a really big breakfast at our hotel that morning and then skipped over lunch so we’d show up to the dinner show quite hungry to “get our fill.” We were most welcome to ask for seconds of anything brought to our table, but we couldn’t even finish what was brought out in the first round, despite our best efforts! So all this is to say, I think the value of these tickets is impressive. Now let’s talk a little about the show, itself. The story of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s is one of American legend, and it’s all about a longstanding feud between two families. In this show you’ll see vain attempts at keeping the peace by a sweet, yet naive new sheriff in town. The Hatfield and McCoy families go many, many rounds, fighting with their fists, but also their dancing feet, their musical instruments, and even their diving board skills in the swimmin’ hole. Just when one family seems to have the upper hand, in comes the other with a jab and a kick. The stage transforms several times throughout the evening and the skill of the performers is second to none in town (and I should know, as we are BIG fans of dinner shows and have seen several in the area!). I don’t want to give away too much about what happens in the show, as part of the fun is the element of surprise, but I will show one particularly exciting moment: watch out for the sheriff getting his pants caught on fire, and the mayor of the town handling it in stride, even going so far as to roast a marshmallow while he had the chance! You will be happy with your choice if you choose the Hatfield & McCoyDinner Feud
the next
time you head to the Pigeon Forge area. It’s a solid value for really fun evening that will make your entire family ooh and ahh and laugh so hard! Don’t skip out on this show, friends (but do skip out on lunch before you go!). Filed Under: Fun Things To Do FOR THE MOMS WITH LITTLES: SOME REFLECTIONS OF STUFF PARENTS (TRULY)NEED
March 5, 2019 · by Tiffany Merritt1 Comment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion . All opinions are 100% mine. I was told that I would blink and my babies would be babies no more. But in the midst of the chaos of raising little ones, I found that the days were SO VERY LONG, so it seemed like a rather untrue statement. I was also told, “Cherish every moment!” as I was covered in spit up, dealing with a diaper blowout, while my toddler threw a tantrum all at the same time. I remember thinking that it was such terrible advice (and to a degree, I still think it is, but that’s a topic foranother post).
And yet, I’ve been so quiet on the blog for these past few months, and one of the reasons why is because time has been slipping out of my hands at lightning speed, and my babies are, in fact, babies no more. They are now 6 and 9, in what I believe to be “the golden years” of their childhoods. Being present with them in the day-to-day of it all is less about keeping them alive and fed (though the requests for snacks are still nonstop!) and more about nurturing their curiosities and discovering just how magical this world is together. I can’t say that I’m cherishing every moment, but I’m now able to cherish more than I could before. Sisters, you will get to this place one day, I promise. And while there will be different types of parenting challenges that await you as they grow, at least for a little while, it really does get easier. Yesterday I was shopping at Food Lion for some practical gifts to bring to my little sister when I travel to visit her this weekend. She is a second time mom of an 8-month-old little girl, and I wanted to gift her with some baby products to use now, and to stash away for a little ways down the road. It has been quite a few years since I’ve been browsing for diapers and wipes, and the process made me think of a few of the things I’ve learned since I was purchasing these items. Perhaps if I share them with you they will help you learn the lessons a little bit faster than I did. 1. QUALITY IS NOT FOUND IN A LABEL I am all for doing your research on the products you think will benefit your child the best. But don’t assume that because something has a higher price tag or is from a brand that runs national commercials that the product, itself, is surely superior. I’m bringing my sister products from the Always My Baby line, a private brand label found exclusively at Food Lion. For More Information about Food Lion’s Private Brand labels click here . This line of products is very high quality, and is offered at a wallet-friendly price point, which means you don’t have to sacrifice dollars to get something that will work well for you and your baby. 2. YOU REALLY DO NEED TO SLEEP! Sleep deprivation is one of the absolute toughest things about having a baby, friends. I was reminded of this painful truth recently when my youngest started having nightmares and waking us up a few times in the middle of the night. It was downright debilitating after a few nights of this (the issue is resolved…also a topic for another post!). Do anything you can to help your little one have the best odds of getting a full night’s rest, including looking for great overnight diapers. Always My Baby has up to 12 hours of leakage protection which is just what you want your child to be in when it’s time for bed. Don’t let a wet diaper be the reason for sleep disruption! 3. INDEPENDENCE WILL COME, IF YOU HELP THEM PREPARE Before you know it, your little one is going to be wanting to do anything and everything by him/herself. At least a few times a day, take the extra time to let them try. I know that is easier said than done, especially when you know it’s going to take so much longer and possibly result in a mess, but by giving your child the autonomy to do something on their own, you are giving your future self a gift, I assure you. My kids really and truly don’t need my help anymore when they go to the bathroom (your day is coming, I promise!!!). If they are showing signs of readiness, get them in some great training pants, like the Always My Baby line, and let them practice being a big girl or boy. Before you know it, they will get the hang of it and one huge parenting hurdle will be crossed! Just as they say that the years are short (which I can confirm on this side of things), it’s just as true that the days for you are long. And that’s perfectly ok. It really will pass, and it really will get easier. And in the mean time, you can save yourself time and save your family money by getting great quality baby products, always priced lower than national brands, at your nearest Food Lion. Always My Baby is the line to look for, formally called Home 360 Baby. Should anything not work for you, Food Lion offers a double your money back guarantee (click here to learn more ). Good luck, out there, moms of littles. Even on the toughest days, you are doing great! I’m cheering you on from a few years down theroad!
Filed Under: Parenting HOW I CHANGED MY LOOK DRAMATICALLY IN 5 MINUTES November 8, 2018 · by Tiffany Merritt1 Comment
_Thanks to GlassesUSA.com for partnering with me for today’s post. As always, I share my honest opinions! _ Hello friends! It’s been a minute since we last hung out on the blog, hasn’t it? Things are trekking along over here with homeschooling, and the more we do it, the more I really love it. But it certainly comes at a price, and that price is time that I have to work on other interests, like the blog. So I’m so glad to be able to steal away for a bit this morning to chat! And I’m excited to be sharing something with you that I hope will be really useful information. I recently did something that has given me a confidence boost, and quite frankly just helped me get out of a rut I’ve been in for quite some time. I’ve been wearing glasses for 10 years, now. And the entire time that I’ve had glasses, I’ve stuck to smallish frames. When I got my first pair, that style was all the rage, and as I noticed folks starting to get larger and larger frames, I staunchly resisted. “Good for you,” I would say, “but no thanks for me!” Finally, though, I started really paying attention to what I would call oversized frames and just how lovely they actually looked on folks. This observation coincided with my growing dislike for my own frames, largely because they kept sliding off my face and getting them corrected at the shop never stuck…they were back to sliding off of me within days, if not hours. So I decided it was time to try something totally different, but when was I going to find the time to go pick out glasses? The mere thought of it was exhausting and kept me from ever actually going to take care of this need. And that’s where GLASSESUSA.COM came into play. You’ve likely heard of this online eyewear store, right? If not, let meintroduce you!
GlassesUSA.com is focused on offering high-quality frames and lenses and a risk-free shopping experience for customers that is easy and economical. Basically, you take care of getting a prescription from an optometrist, and GlassesUSA.com will help you get the lenses you need and want for a price that won’t make you cry. And you get to pick them out from your home, using your computer, tablet or phone.Beautiful!
But what about the importance of trying on frames before you buy? It’s easy to upload a photo on the site so that you can virtually try on as much as you’d like. I did this and it gave me peace of mind about the style I selected. And I will also say this: I picked out the general size I was looking for, and then searched for the most popular frames in that size. I looked at a few different options, and most importantly, read the reviews (many of which included pictures of the customers wearing their frames). That helped me so much, and I ultimately decided to just go with it and not stress out about thechoice!
My frames arrived about a week after I ordered them. I immediately put them on and woah! I looked so different! I wore them around the house for a few hours, peeking in the mirror every once in a while to get used to them. And then I took to social media and I posted a very honest selfie. By that I mean that my hair was not fixed at all, my outfit wasn’t cute, and my face had not a single stitch of makeup on it. I did that because it’s the honest picture of what I will look like about 90% of the time in these glasses. If I’m contemplating a new look, this is the way I want to see something….in it’s trueststate!
It honestly took me about 5 minutes to pick out these glasses. I’m sure if I’d labored over the decision for several hours I could have picked out a pair that looked even better, but I’m absolutely thrilled with what a big change I was able to make, and how hassle-free it was to make it. The great reviews from other customers and the Virtual Mirror on the website made it easy for me to make a choice. I also didn’t sweat it because GlassesUSA.com offers a 100% money back guarantee ( full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked) as well as a 1 year product warranty. I had a great experience with GlassesUSA.com and based on it, would definitely recommend it to others. What a great way to get out of a style rut! Have you been sporting the same style of glasses for a decade, like me? Hop over over to GLASSESUSA.COM and see if you can find something new. I bet you can! They always have a great offer for your first pair at sign up! Filed Under: My Favorite Finds THE NEWLYWED SPONTANEOUS GETAWAY: MY PLAN B ONE-STEP STORY September 14, 2018 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
_This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsTalkPlanB #CollectiveBias #ad_ Do you have a memory of your favorite annual exam with your gynecologist? For most women, the answer to that question would be a long stare back at me, followed by, “Umm…..no.” But I actually do have a favorite visit, because I saw a doctor that day who helped me be better prepared for the unexpected as a newlywed. I was just 21 years old and had been married for about a month. At the conclusion of my appointment, I remember that she offered me a package of Plan B emergency contraception to keep in my medicine cabinet. When I asked her why she thought I should take it home with me she said, “Sometimes husbands do romantic things like surprise us with an overnight away, but they forget to pack the birth control pills in the overnight bag! It’s always a good idea to have a backup plan inplace.”
My husband and I were mere weeks out of college and were working minimum wage jobs for the summer in California before we headed to the East Coast for me to begin graduate school. We hadn’t even been able to afford a honeymoon, so the idea of a surprise vacation washilarious to me.
And then it happened. Hotels on the Las Vegas strip were advertising crazy cheap prices to lure in summer visitors and my husband decided to take us on a surprise drive from southern California for a fun and romantic overnight experience in Sin City. Any guesses about what didn’t come with us? I was so thankful that I didn’t have to scramble to make an appointment with a doctor (at the time, Plan B was only available through a prescription). I also had been educated about how the product actually worked, so I didn’t feel uneasy about it and this was something I personally felt comfortable taking. The pill has sometimes been referred to by others as an “abortion pill”, and it is important to know that this is not at all how this product works. The active ingredient is levonorgestrel, which is the same ingredient in many common birth control pills, but it is administered in a higher, single dose. IT PRIMARILY WORKS BY DELAYING OVULATION, HELPING TO PREVENT A PREGNANCY BEFORE IT BEGINS. If you are already pregnant when taking the pill, it will not affect that pregnancy. This product is strictly for prevention. Furthermore, it’s important to note that it also has absolutely no impact on a woman’s future fertility. Since the sooner a woman takes Plan B One-Step after an unplanned encounter or birth control failure the better (must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or birth control slipup, and be sure to use as directed). It’s so great that it is now available over the counter without age restriction and without a prescription and no need for an ID. I found the product in the family planning aisle of my nearest Walgreens. I also took advantage of the $10 off coupon that is currently available. If you are unable to locate the product in your store, just check with the pharmacist, and they can help you find it – no questions asked. It’s wonderful to feel in control of my body, my health, and my family planning. I’m grateful I was able to do that before we were ready to begin our family, and I’m grateful to be able to do it on this end, now that we feel our family is complete. You never really know what surprises might be waiting for you around the corner, so I recommend having Plan B in your medicine cabinet at the ready. With the coupon offer, it’s a great time to get your plan in place! Filed Under: Parenting Tips 5 THINGS I LEARNED IN MY FIRST MONTH SELLING ON POSHMARK September 7, 2018 · by Tiffany MerrittLeave a Comment
For the past month, my daughters and I have been running a little business on the site POSHMARK (an app and site where you can sell gently used or even NWT clothing items) as part of our homeschooling curriculum. It’s a great platform for teaching kids some basic business skills, but that’s a topic for a different post. Today I’d like to share the TOP 5 THINGS WE HAVE LEARNED DURING OUR FIRST MONTH SELLING ON POSHMARK so that what we learned can help others who are new to the app or who would like to be more consistent with making sales. Before we dig in, if you aren’t already signed up for Poshmark (totally free to join, and you can join if you want to sell or even if you’d just like to shop!) we’d love for you to use @SQUEAKERSISTERS as your referral at sign up. You’ll get $5 added to your account for your first purchase (that $5 shows up when you are getting ready to check out for the first time) and we’ll get the same bonus when you make a purchase. Win/win! And be sure to follow us if you are already joined so we can follow you back. Ok, on to the lessons learned!*
ACTIVITY ON THE APP IS REWARDED Poshmark is a social app, and not just an online shopping mall. It does require consistent time and effort, and Poshmark wants their users to be active. The more you share your own closet, AND the more you share items in other people’s closets, the more your own items are going to rise to the top of the pile and be seen more. If you’d like to make regular sales, be prepared to at least try to spend a little bit of time on the app every single day. That means listing a few items, sharing other people’s stuff, and sharing your own. At a minimum, expect to spend about half an hour a day. The good news is that you can fit a lot of this into little nooks and crannies of your day, here and there. 2. KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU WANT TO MAKE If you are reselling as a way to make some extra income, it’s really important to set a goal for how much profit you’d like to make, on average, for each item you list. Keep in mind that Poshmark takes a painful 20% of the sale price for themselves, and you’ll also have to pay yourself back for the cost of the item if you sourced it at a thrift or consignment store. My girls have a target of at least $10 profit per item. This helps us determine what is and is not worth purchasing in the first place, and it helps us when determining our starting listing price for an item. If you don’t know how much money you need to make, you will purchase too many items that have a low resale value, and find yourself spending an awful lot of time sourcing, photographing, sharing and taking trips to the post office for $3-$6 in profit per item. Yes, that’s still a profit, but look at all the work you had to do to make it! Yikes.3. PURCHASE WISELY
When you first start sourcing, you may be thrilled to find armfuls of Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Gap tops for $5 each. And you may load up on them, bring them home, and then realize that you’ll be doing good to earn $3 profit on them (I speak from experience on this!). What happened? These tops are cute and the brands are great! But, unfortunately, you overpaid! Yes, at $5, you overpaid! Unless the item is super new (was in the store within the last year) or is still trendy and is new with tags (NWT), these brands have such good sales in their own stores, and are so over saturated at thrift stores and even on Poshmark that the resale value is just low. That doesn’t mean you should never get them. But you need to be paying more like $1 or $1.50 for the items. The way to do that is to find out when your local thrift stores have sales. Many thrift stores always have one color tag on sale. Two of my favorite shops in town have one day of the month when EVERYTHING is 50% off. I do the vast majority of my shopping on those sale days. Yes, some items (such as Anthropologie brands) probably are worth the regular prices, but since we homeschool, we can’t scour the thrift stores multiple times a week to try to find those hidden gems. Instead, we wait for the big sale days. One of my biggest lessons is not to be fooled into thinking that the regular prices at thrift stores are cheap enough if you want to make at least $10 profit on each item. You need to be able to source them for very little in order to help you reach that goal. You will make some mistakes along the way, and when you realize it, let go of the guilt and just work hard to get your items out the door, even if you only make a few dollars, or worse, jut break even (if it makes you feel any better, we sold something last week that left us with $0.06 in profit. It gave us a good laugh and we learned a lesson in theprocess!).
4. BE PREPARED TO MAKE A DEAL If you want to sell an item for $15, don’t list it on Poshmark for $15. List it for at least $20. Why? The overall shopping culture in this app is one of negotiating. Buyers want to feel like they got a great deal, so it’s not uncommon for them to make you an offer. It’s also a great idea to make offers to anyone who has liked your item (see tip #5 below). It’s fairly rare for someone to simply buy the item at your asking price. And when folks send you an offer, we have learned that they rarely want to go back and forth with you, so take their offer seriously and only send them a counter-offer if you are truly uncomfortable selling the item for the price they offered. After losing 4 sales due to making counter offers, we now take an offer from a shopper quite seriously and if we can make our desired profit margin, we take their offer (unless it’s a very special item that our research shows we should make quite a bit more on…then wehold out!).
5. OFFERS TO LIKERS WORKS!!!! This is a fairly new addition to the app and we absolutely love it. Shoppers can “like” an item in your closet by giving it a heart. Occasionally, they might make an offer, but most of the time, nothing else happens. But you can then send a private offer to anyone who has liked your item without having to publicly discount the price of the item. In our first month, we made 17 sales. Two of those were full price buys, two were offers that came from the buyers. And all the rest (13) were a result of us sending out offers to likers. For offers to likers, you have to discount the price by at least 10% AND offer a shipping discount (you can either offer a $1.50 discount or offer free shipping….you, the seller, pay for these discounts, by the way). Don’t hesitate to use this feature, as we have found that it tremendously adds to the number of sales we are making. And if you are like us, and not wanting to be in the clothing storage business, this is a great way to move your stuff out of your house more quickly. I hope these tips help you out! Please do let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like me to create any additional content about Poshmark. I’m curious to see if any of my readers are also using this app, and how it’s working out for you, either as a shopper oras a seller!
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