I am a very organized person. I am a list maker and follower. I must have a clean house or I go crazy. I hate to be late. I also live with two teenagers. This means that 3 out of 4 of these self-descriptions go out the window with them in the house! My daughter is not a morning person. The struggle … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Get Some “Me” Time
September 15, 2017 By 12 Comments
Life can be busy. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, it seems like nearly every hour is crazy and hectic. We get pulled in a million directions a million times a day. Many of us spread ourselves too thin, leaving little time for ourselves. When our tanks get empty, we need to fill them. … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker BBQ Baked Beans from Scratch
August 31, 2017 By 11 Comments
What are your plans for Labor Day weekend? We are excited to have my husband off work on Monday, which is a treat. And in more ways than one. Not only do we have him home, we get some yummy food cooked on the grill. Don't get me wrong. I can man a grill, but not like my husband. He ROCKS the grill! … [Read more...]
Fazoli’s Is Naturally Delicious Food The Whole Family Will Love
July 5, 2017 By 20 Comments
ike many families, life can be pretty crazy in our house! My husband and I work full time and the kids have a ton of activities they take part in. Sometimes it feels as if we are ships who pass in the night! Add family members who are busy into the mix and you struggle to find time to get together … [Read more...]
7 Top Ways To Stay Safe When Out For A Hike
June 15, 2017 By 18 Comments
I am fortunate enough to have the Great Smoky Mountains in my backyard. OK, maybe not directly in my backyard, but within a short drive. One of our favorite activities as a family is to go hiking. There are so many trails weaving their way through that gorgeous backdrop. There are majestic trees, … [Read more...]
Easy Loaded Grilled Pork Nachos Recipe
June 5, 2017 By 43 Comments
What better way for kicking off the season than with a delicious summer recipe for Loaded Grilled Pork Nachos? I live in the south, so we only get a handful of weeks of cold weather. Otherwise, we can wear shorts most of the year! One of my favorite things about the warm weather is that we can fire … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Working Mom Guilt
April 17, 2017 By 20 Comments
When my husband and I were first married, we were both on the fast track with our careers. When I got pregnant, it never occurred to me not to go back to work. I took my six weeks of maternity leave, found a day care facility and went back to work. It was hard dropping Chelsea off at daycare for 8 … [Read more...]
Zeqr Makes Earning Extra Money Easy When You Share Your Skills
March 29, 2017 By 8 Comments
Do you love to learn or teach? I enjoy both. Years ago, I taught myself to sew. I was able to make extra money by sewing home decor items for people. I also taught sewing to children and adults at a large craft store. It was a blast! I also like to learn. I loved school. Currently, I am an … [Read more...]
Who Knew Building a Custom Website Was So Easy?!
March 9, 2017 By 16 Comments
Had you asked me five years ago what a blogger was, I would not have had an answer. And then I answered an ad for a product reviewer with a popular lifestyle blogger. I learned much about the world of blogging in those three years. I realized I had a voice and wanted to share it with more than my … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
March 8, 2017 By 18 Comments
Identity theft is no joke. Several years ago, someone stole my purse. I called my bank and cancelled my credit cards. But the thief was quicker than I was. They robbed me of almost $5,000. They ruined my credit. They stole my identity. They violated me. It took me almost two years to get the mess … [Read more...]
