How to Throw a Summer BBQ Party
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Summer is on its way and it’s time to soak up some sun and fire up that grill. Naturally, as soon as the warm weather comes, people start thinking about their first BBQ party of the summer season. Planning and hosting a summer BBQ party doesn’t have to be complicated. Just make sure to shake it up, stay hydrated and keep it simple. Shake up the Classics If…
How to Safely Remove Ticks
DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. Ticks feed on many mammals and are widespread in the countryside. Paths and tracks used by wild animals often expose humans and their pets to ticks. How Ticks Find Their Host Ticks are very sensitive to carbon dioxide. They are able to follow gradients to reach the source – an animal breathing out! They are also able to detect body heat, so they can easily locate warm-blooded animals. Many…
6 Reasons Why Your Budget Isn’t Working
Budgeting isn’t the most fun in the world. While money isn’t everything, it’s safe to say that we’d all be a lot happier if we could simply buy what we wanted without thinking about it. Unfortunately, whether you’re simply trying to improve your financial health, or you have a savings goal that you want to meet with your family, a budget could be the key to successful spending. Of course, just because you have a…
15 DIY Home Improvement Projects
Spring is here, folks! Yesterday, we hit double digits for the first time this year and that means it’s time to start thinking of all the Spring Home Improvement Projects that I want to conquer. Whether you’re looking to create a bedroom oasis where you can relax, wanting to add some curb appeal to your home so you can sell it or you just bought a new home and want to make it your own…
10 Spring Home Improvement Projects
This post may contain affiliate links. Springtime is the perfect time to dive into spring cleaning and home improvement projects! Taking on some of these spring home improvement projects will help to maintain and freshen your home this year. From big projects to small ones you can find that life is a bit easier and more enjoyable when the spring rains and warm summer weather arrive. Big home improvement projects for spring Roof repairs are…
How to Create a Bedroom Oasis
Your bedroom is your sanctuary – you deserve a space in your home where you can go to relax and unwind from whatever trepidations life throws your way. In this post I’m going to talk to you about how you can create your very own bedroom oasis where you can become stress-free; all it takes is some paint, bedroom furniture & beautiful décor. Know Your Style Do you prefer a contemporary look in your bedroom? Perhaps the rustic style is…
Ways To Involve Your Kids In Spring Cleaning
The clocks have sprung forward and it’s time to do some spring cleaning. The idea of spring cleaning may cause some people to groan out of sheer displeasure, but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be terrible. In fact, spring cleaning can easily be made into a family affair in which everyone participates and actually enjoys themselves. You see, spring means starting fresh, longer days, and nicer weather. It also means wanting to…
10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Boys
DISCLOSURE: This post does include affiliate links. At any time of year, I find picking out a gift for my sons is hard. I mean, I am a girl after all, and aside from knowing about every boy’s love of superheroes, building blocks and disgusting jokes, there’s really not a whole lot I know about “boy things”. I can, however, help them make some Wild Valentines for their classmates, whip up some delicious Lunch Box…
New Year, New Binge Worthy Shows from Netflix in 2018 #StreamTeam
We’re only a month into the new year and already Netflix is showing us this is THE year for binge-worthy shows. If you’re looking for something to keep your little ones occupied while you get some work done, a show or two that will help you teach your pre-teen a lesson about life or if you just want to relax and get lost in a series when the kids go to bed I’ve got a…
3 REASONS TO PRESERVE MEMORIES IN A PHOTO BOOK FOR YOUR KIDS
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by London Drugs Photolab All opinions are 100% honest and I only recommend products I personally use and love, or think you will love. Growing up, my family didn’t take a whole lot of road trips. As a child, this didn’t bother me but as I got older and had a family of my own, I started to think how I wanted things to be different for my…
