I know I left you all hanging awhile back on our bedroom re-vamp. Sorry about that! This post has LOTS of photos, so I wanted to make sure to do my due diligence so you can get the entire picture of what our master bedroom now looks like. For starters, the centerpiece of our room […]
My $350 Bedroom Set + Painting Furniture in 5 Easy Steps
This post contains affiliate links to the products I used. I’ve been making a lot of things for around the house lately. I think people are starting to think I’m a magical DIY-er who can do anything. It’s not true! I’ve become a DIY-er out of necessity. I enjoy having nice things, but love saving […]
Our $200 Bathroom Makeover
We were SO lucky when we moved last year. One of our big things with moving to a new house was that we didn’t want to do a lot of work since we had a baby on the way and knew life was going to be chaotic for, well, a LONG time. But, being the […]
DIY Laundry Soap Recipe
Today is Earth Day, so I thought it would be fun to share a great recipe for making DIY laundry soap that is super earth-friendly and great for kids with sensitive skin. Another bonus? It can be made for a great price too! My friend Lindsey shared this recipe with me and I recently got […]
Budgeting is Sexy.
Free image from stock.xchng Since meeting my husband more than 8 years ago, there are a few things I’ve become more passionate about. For starters, politics. Second, Frank’s Red Hot sauce. He’s an addict. I never thought I’d dig the stuff, but now I crave it. But the #1 thing my hubby has taught me? Budgeting […]
10 Things to Consider Before Staying Home With Kids
I just realized a very special 2-year anniversary just passed me by. It has been 2 years since I decided to quit my well-paying job to stay home with my first little love monkey. At the time, I was scared to death, but now I know I made the best decision for my family. After […]
I’m Featured on Mom It Forward!
I’m super pumped to share that I am featured on Mom It Forward today! Come check out my piece to learn some fun ideas on how to make inexpensive and fun new spring break traditions. Just click here to check it out! Comments are closed. Please share the story above if you’d like to show […]
New Year, New Office/Playroom Space
So sorry for the impromptu mini vacay, people. I needed it! Don’t get me wrong, I love blogging and the internetz, but I needed to focus on my family for the past few weeks. Let’s just say after cookie-making, food-eating, snuggle-giving, snot-wiping, and LOTS of ME time, I’m ready to see what 2013 has in […]
26 Inexpensive Acts of Kindness
You want to do acts of kindness, but where to begin when you’re on a budget? Here are some simple ideas that cost $5 or less! Ideas for Acts of Kindness 1. Many charitable organizations are outside asking for change this time of year. Why don’t you buy them a warm drink to enjoy while […]
My Budget-Friendly Gift Picks for 2013
Tis the season! I decided it would be fun to do a mini gift guide highlighting some of my favorite gifts…and maybe a few items I want too 😀 Please feel free to chime in under the comments to tell me your favorite gift ideas or link to your company! FOR THE {LITTLE} KIDDOS… Bronner’s […]
Follow #Local4Shopping for all your deal-seeking needs in #Detroit
I’m excited to announce I am taking part in a really fun and exciting project with my Hay There Social Media TweetTeam™ and WDIV Local4 {clickondetroit.com}, our NBC affiliate in Detroit. If you’re looking for the best Black Friday deals in metro Detroit, online, and beyond, you must follow the hashtag #Local4Shopping on Twitter. It’s there that our […]
My Mommy Is A Blogger
I am trying my hardest to make every day special for Kinley and I before baby #2 arrives and our lives turn to chaos for some time. So each day, we do something fun and low-cost — whether it be a visit with friends or just heading to the lake for a few hours before […]
You don’t know motherhood until _________.
One of my favorite things ever is soliciting feedback on Facebook. Last week I was thinking about all the random things I’ve experienced with motherhood so far and many of them made me laugh out loud and think, “Did I ever imagine I would be laughing about these situations?” I’m only 18 months into motherhood […]
Important Alert: PAVE The Way Project
I was in a bit of shock when I read this statistic, especially knowing one day I am going to have at least two teenagers myself: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four teens will experience abuse in his or her dating relationship by age 18. I find this […]
My Hood: FACE Skincare – A Fabulous Retreat
You know how I said the other day I need to take better care of myself? Well, I’ve done a pretty great job at it during the past few days, and Saturday provided me with the icing on the cake: I got spoiled and was able to enjoy a fabulous treat — a facial. The […]
My Fave Target Finds
I confess: I’m in love with Target…and I know I’m not alone. Target is the one store I cannot escape without spending unnessasary money. So many pretty things! But, especially lately, Target has been a great place to shop with coupons, and there are many good deals to be had. Here are my favorite finds […]
If Moms Ruled the World
Sometimes I fantasize about inventing something. Then I’m hit with the reality of how difficult it is to really do. Regardless, it’s OK to pretend, right? I’d like to think that if moms ruled the world, these are some of the inventions we would have already created: 1. A babysitter service for the grocery store. […]
DIY Baby Wipes
My grocery list is about a mile long right now. It always is at the start of the month because that’s when I do my “big shopping” trip, complete with coupons and ads for price matching. One item on my list is baby wipes. So when I literally StumbledUpon this post for DIY baby wipes, I figured I’d […]
Fab5: Beauty Products Under $5
Beauty is one category I am no expert on, alas, I am willing to try anything at least once. Being on a budget means never buying department store brand anything, and that’s fine with me…I’ve used that stuff, and in my opinion, the cheap stuff works just as well. Here are 5 products I personally […]
Unstinkify with Simple DIY Febreeze
There’s no way to sugar coat it: Our daughter’s room smells like a farm. That’s what my hubby says at least. And I take his word for it since he actually did grow-up on a farm. Poop + pee-filled diapers and a disgusting diaper genie = one heck of a stink. With the weather changing […]
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