In the last 7 years, I have transitioned from straightening my hair to leaving my hair naturally curly. It started mostly out of connivence since straightening my hair took so much time. However, as I got better at taking care of my curls and improved my curly hair routine, I started to truly apperciate my natural hair. Slowly I learned what types of products are best for curly hair, and how to make the most out of my curls while cutting down on frizz. I am not an expert, but I have come a long way. My Curly Hair Routine This is the shampoo and conditioner that I use. It is about $10 per bottle. All products will be linked at the end … [Read more...]
Outside The Box Chore List Ideas {free printable}
I used to feel guilty because my kids don't have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do. Saturday chore lists are magical. Grace and Noah have fully embraced them, and I have learned (once again) that I need to find systems that work for me rather than copying what others do. Of course there are things that need to be done more often than once a week. Making Saturday chore lists for my kids does not mean that they aren't helpful throughout the week, but the Saturdays we make an extra effort to get some things done. The key to success with my Saturday chore lists … [Read more...]
My Top 6 Picks for Summer
Once again it is time for fun in the sun! Here are my top 6 picks for summer to help you survive, thrive, and indulge this year. This post contains affiliate links. My Top 6 Picks for Summer 1. Belly Bulge Slimming Swimsuit - Last summer I was able to hide my pregnancy for the first 14 weeks with this blue Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit from Target. The tiered ruffles are very flattering. In fact, I am still loving this suit this summer as I am continuing to lose my baby weight. Of course this swimsuit won't turn you into a size 2, but hopefully it can give you the confidence you need to feel comfortable at the beach this summer. 2. … [Read more...]
I stopped scrapbooking. This is what I do instead.
Before digital photography, scrapbooks were the only option! I have book after book of printed photos stuck behind plastic protective sheets along with handwritten captions and saved mementos. They are wonderful, yet bulky and time consuming to create. Creating photo books online quickly replaced my scrapbooking time. I love my photo books! However, as soon as Grace was born, I had a hard time completing them. I was bogged down with picking layouts and backgrounds and captions. Oh my!! Soon I found myself not doing anything with my photographs. And that is just plain sad. Then I discovered Chatbooks photo books. *cue the angels … [Read more...]
10 Tips That Made my First Yard Sale a Success (and 3 things we could have done better)
This summer I had my very first major yard sale. I had sent a box or two of stuff to be sold at yard sales family members were having, but this was my first real yard sale. I have heard people complain again and again about how much work it takes to have a yard sale, which made me pretty nervous. Would I make enough money to justify the effort? Would I hate the whole process? Would I wish I had donated everything instead? I am pleased to report that I was thrilled with the outcome of my yard sale! In fact, I can't wait to have another one. I earned $150 without very many high priced items. 10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale 1. Do it … [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...]
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