A real mom sharing real expereinces!
This week we have been moving. WOW! It is so exausting. Have you ever moved? This is the first time I have moved from a house to a house. We had eight years’ worth of STUFF to go through and move. We have decided that we are going to rent for a while until we are ready to purchase a new house. It is all part of the Financial Peace that we are working on. Our house was finally ready after I … [Read more...]
Earlier this month I told you that our family is participating in the Making the Switch Challenge. Please read the post explaining Jennie-O Champions For Kids partnership to help people make the switch for the good. Also you can see my Jennie-O shopping experience on Google Plus. My children and I each gave up something: juice packs, chips and McDonalds breakfasts. We have maintained this … [Read more...]
I am Heather and I am a coffee addict! I am one of those people who can have coffee at breakfast, midday and evening! I love the flavored and the regular black coffee but the flavored coffee always get first pick! I love the flavored choices you can get from McDonald's and Starbucks. If you love coffee too then you are going to love what I have to share with you! Coffee Mate has added a new … [Read more...]
Have you heard all the hype about Enegery Efficiency Lighting ? I have but I have been ignoring the claims that they can save you money. Why? Because they cost more out of pocket? So this week I took a challenge. I wanted to see if a light bulb can really save me and can they really last longer? I wanted to try this out and share the results with you. We have lived in our home for 8 years. … [Read more...]
The weather is beatiful outside. the sun is shining and the temperature is perfect. But instead of soaking up the sun I am indoors feeling miserable! Along with the beautiful springtime weather comes terrible allergies. My daughter and I both suffer from allergies terribly. Whether inside or out we are suffering. Each day has been dreadful. And you know that when you feel bad you look … [Read more...]
As you may know I am doing a kitchen makeover on a budget! So far I have done the counter tops , cabinets, backsplash and more is on the way! This week I wanted a simple and quick project that would add some character and color to the kitchen. Since I love rustic signs that is what I wanted to do. I have seen them for sale for $75 EACH and up and that is WAY above my budget. I wanted to see what … [Read more...]
With childhood obesity affecting an alarming number of children in the US, 12.5 million, and parents are looking for ways to provide their children with the healthiest meals possible. To support their efforts, Jennie-O and Champions for Kids have teamed up for the CFK May SIMPLE Service Project: Make The Switch Challenge! This challenge is all about identifying a unhealthy item in your family’s … [Read more...]
A few months ago I shared with you a personal fact about me...I have tummy troubles. I wrote a few posts about trying Member's Mark Probiotics from Sam's Club. You can read more about that here and here. Well I am proud to report I am still taking probiotics and they are working beautifully! The name has changed but the powerful yet gentle ingredients are the same. Simply Right™ - Formerly … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I brought shared the Brave Woman Mission with you. I took that pledge and I am taking it very seriously! What Is Brave Woman? "Brave Woman is a grassroots movement to shift personal and public perception of women facing domestic violence situations from a victim mentality to one of courage and strength." We CAN and must stop this! The first step is to be brave yourself. … [Read more...]
From Tyson Goodness Shop: Quick Breakfast Made Easy With Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches The holidays are here and that means a hungry family sitting around the house. I knew that I was going to need quick, easy and cheap meal ideas. Recently I heard about Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches from my friends at Social Fabric and was excited to try them. The Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches are … [Read more...]
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