It feels like for every snowflake that falls, you shed a tear. Your heart is broken. Your spirit is crushed. And the weight of the world is practically pressing you down to your knees. And yet it is Christmas. The rest of the world is smiling, shopping, singing, and full of great cheer. Yet you are parentless, childless, jobless, or fighting a disease that refuses to die. It is Christmas and you are heartbroken. Your "to do" list continues just like everyone else. Shopping needs to be done. Presents need to be wrapped. Christmas cards are arriving, and you don't have the mental energy to get off the couch, so how in the world … [Read more...]
3 Fabulous Ways to Give Redbox Codes
Did you know that you can buy Redbox codes in bulk on their website? These inexpensive codes can then be given away and used for a free one-day rental. The Redbox promo codes cost $1.50 each, and you can buy them sets of 5, 10, 20, or 50. You can also purchase codes that are good for blu-ray or video game rentals, but those cost extra. Fabulous Ways to Give Redbox Codes 1. Prizes - I hosted a scavenger hunt recently, and I used Redbox codes for the prizes. What games or events do you have coming up? 2. Donations - I always struggle with coming up with good items to donate to auctions. I am not crafty enough to make something, rich … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Picks for Fall
This post contains affiliate links. Inspired by this week’s Sorta Awesome podcast episode, I’m sharing my top 5 picks for fall. On Sorta Awesome, Megan and I share our top tips, but here are 5 more for you! I’m covering my favorite pumpkin desserts, a product that saved my marriage, how I'm filling my freezer, and a Netflix binge that won my heart. My Top 5 Picks for Fall 1. I'm slowly filling my freezer by batch freezer cooking. Since September, I have been putting one thing on my meal plan each week that can be doubled. One batch we will eat that night and then second batch will go in the freezer. I've done big freezer cooking days … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Picks for Summer
This post contains affiliate links. Inspired by this week's Sorta Awesome podcast episode with Megan and Kelly, I'm sharing my top 5 picks for summer. I'm covering my best beauty tip, a fun beach read, one of my kids' favorite summer activities, an amazing campfire treat, and how to stay organized and intentional all summer long. My Top 5 Picks for Summer! 1. My hair hates the beach, but coconut oil helps! For years I resigned myself to the fact that my hair would always look like a frizzy, hideous mess when I went to the beach. Then I discovered coconut oil and it was a complete game changer for me. Honestly, I use some on my hair year … [Read more...]
Fast, Easy, and Cheap DIY Easter Centerpiece
I have barely decorated my house for spring or Easter this year, but I was inspired when I saw this picture from Bonni of Mom By Example. The concept is simple, the supplies are cheap, and it takes barely any time at all to pull it together. DIY Easter Centerpiece This post contains affiliate links. Step 1: Buy jellybeans for your kids' Easter baskets, hide it where they can't find it, and eat some every time you walk past the hiding spot. Step 2: Realize that nothing compares to Starburst jelly beans and decide that the generic jellybeans you bought can be used for your Easter centerpiece. Step 3: Gather your supplies. You'll need … [Read more...]
12 Gift Ideas for Parents with Young Children
Raising little ones takes a special kind of energy. It also take a ton of time and money. With that in mind, I've come up with some fabulous gift ideas for parents with young children. Most of these gift ideas for parents fit into at least one of these categories: Something to make life easier. Something to make memories. Something they might not have the money to buy for themselves. Something that won't add to the clutter and chaos of their home. 12 Gift Ideas for Parents with Young Children 1) Date Night - A restaurant gift card along with free babysitting is a dream come true! One year my in-laws gave us monthly date nights … [Read more...]
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