Life...Your Way

You know that feeling you get when your kitchen counters are nice and clean? If you’re like me, you might need to jog the ole memory banks.So let me remind you… It’s a feeling of peacefulness, like all is right with the world. It’s a feeling of satisfaction, like you really can accomplish something. And [...]

Moving into a new home, renovating, and redecorating all have at least one thing in common – painting. Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to personalize and completely change the “feel” of a space. However, today I want to inspire you to consider other fantastic wall treatments for your home! 1.  Painted [...]

We’re having a little Valentine’s Day party with some friends today, and I made these marshmallow pops to take along. When I made homemade marshmallows the first time during Christmas, I was so surprised by how easy it was, and turning them into lollypops was even more fun! Instead of using expensive sugar crystals made [...]

I started making these hearts last weekend, and my seven-year-old quickly joined in, making them as quickly as I had been and hanging them from the second window in our kitchen. These are so fun and easy, and you could use them for window decor, garlands, mobiles and more! Supplies: construction paper scissors paper cutter, [...]

What words do you think of when you think of Valentine’s Day? This sweet, printable subway art showcases some of my favorites, and it’s an easy way to dress up a shelf or mantle for Valentine’s Day without spending a lot of time or money! I added it to a shelf in my office in [...]

Hey look, I get it. Kids and chores don’t always play together very well. Some days, it can be a downright battle to get kids to complete their duties around the house. I have two young children myself (9 & 5), and I know firsthand that getting kids to do chores around the house is [...]

Softness and gentleness are probably at the top of your tissue-buying criteria. But what about environmentally responsible production? Scotties Facial Tissue is leading this charge with a commitment to plant three trees for every one they use. In fact, they’re so committed to this that they work with third-party auditors, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) [...]

The biggest piece of advice I offer new or prospective bloggers is simple: the best way to grow a successful blog is to be willing to experiment, try new things, take risks and learn by doing. That may mean that you start multiple blogs as you get closer to discovering what you’re really passionate about, [...]

French toast has always been one of my favorite breakfasts! My Dad would make it often, and it was probably one of the first things I learned to cook myself. Then, when I was pregnant with our oldest (and going through Bradley Method classes), I started making it with just eggs, bread and cinnamon (no [...]

February is Heart Health Month. That hits especially close to home in the days following Sean’s grandfather’s heart attack and surgery to get a pacemaker, as I’m sure you can imagine. Unfortunately, heart problems don’t just run on Sean’s side of the family. My grandfather also had several heart attacks and multiple bypass surgeries (I [...]

Open mouth, insert…juice boxes? Sometimes I say things without thinking. We’d been at my son’s new school for about a month when I visited for the Christmas party. (And yes, they did actually call it a Christmas party in a public school. Kind of refreshing, I thought.) The kids were all starting to clean up [...]

I absolutely love this pink paper airplane, and the minute I saw it, I knew I needed to use it for printable Valentine’s Day cards! Whether you’re writing a note to a friend, child or the love of your life, these bifold cards are the perfect way to tell them how you feel. They come [...]

Coming off the heels of a month-long pantry challenge, I am reminded of the cost benefits of making the most of what you already have. Throughout the month of January, I shopped my kitchen before going elsewhere. As a result, I was able to shave a good $200 or more off my regular grocery spending. [...]

My mom and are having a lot of fun sharing the best Amazon.com deals over at our new site, Jungle Deals & Steals. In case you missed them, here are some of this week’s hottest deals that are still available! {Click here for the full list of current deals.} Kindle FREE Kindle Books Roundup FREE [...]

If you are racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day — or any occasion — let your sweetheart pick it out using the best gift card yet…the Tango Card! The Tango Card is a versatile gift card where the recipient can select from top-name brands, donate to charity, or [...]

Our weekends just got a little busier as the girls start gymnastics each Saturday! But they’re so excited, and my hope for them is that they’ll be able to do a cartwheel since I never could (ha!). I’m hoping this weekend will also include some downtime to just sit and relax (and read!).  We’ll see… [...]