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Last updated: June 26th, 2024Getting your house ready for the market is crucial for making a swift and profitable sale. It’s about more than just setting a price and putting a “For Sale” sign on the lawn. Potential buyers will be scrutinizing every aspect of your home, so it needs to look its best, both […]

Last updated: February 23rd, 2024Balancing work and personal lives has become increasingly challenging due to the rise of remote work. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey revealed that 35% of workers who can work remotely are working from home, compared to 7% before the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift blurs the line between work and personal

Last updated: October 24th, 2023Gerber and Beech-Nut are two of the most popular baby food brands, but what sets them apart? As parents, we always want the best for our little ones, especially when it comes to their nutrition. With so many baby food brands available, how do we choose the best option? In this

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Dutch overs are a tool I think everyone should have in their kitchen. First of all, you can cook great big stews for those long winters and either serve them up for a few days, or freeze them for those days you don’t have time to cook. I do this all

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021 Have you heard of Stitch Fix’s subscription box program where each month you get a “Fix” sent to you full of fashion finds. Fashion finds that are sent to you based on your personal preferences and size. Each subscriber is assigned a personal stylist that decides what to send you,

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021One of the biggest challenges you face when camping is getting the camp fire started. Getting a strong fire going is not only a great way to get your food cooked, but can provide evening light and ambiance as well as repel pests. If you seem to struggle when starting your

Last updated: October 4th, 2022My travels to Germany and Ireland this month, almost do not feel real. I planned for over a year and in two weeks, it was over. I traveled to Europe with my father and two sisters. It started as a trip to just Germany and then we added days in Ireland. 

Last updated: July 20th, 2021Many of us have either updated our coffee maker or received a newer coffer maker over the years. In some cases, we are left with unused paper coffee filters that we either have to throw out or find other uses for them. Here are 9 Coffee Filter Hacks that you may

Last updated: July 24th, 2021When your children are younger, the days can sometimes drag on. The tantrums over a noodle being out of place on their plate or that you gave them the red sippy cup and not the blue one. The very early mornings and the nights, that can drag on forever. The constant

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Spring break is almost over and we stayed home. My husband and I were able to have date night and guess what we talked about, taking a vacation. I think we’re both in need of some family time and warmth. There is still snow where we live and we have another

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Taking a girls weekend, it’s something every woman needs to do.  Call up your friends or sisters and make a date. A date to disconnect from the piles of laundry, dusty baseboards, dirty floors, smudged walls and stacks of dishes because it’s all overwhelming when you’re not rested. In addition, women

Last updated: July 24th, 2021I made over $1200 selling on eBay last year. I sold items that were cluttering up my closets, garage, and shelves, taking up space and collecting dust. I often hear from friends and family that they do not have anything to sell on eBay, they donate it locally because it’s easier,

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Grooming a Great Dane, it’s not for the faint of hearts. Most of the time, we pay for our dog, Ellie, to be groomed. It’s easier, saves me time and it’s not as messy. With Ellie being so large, a bath is a huge ordeal and often leads to water everywhere

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Camping season is here! We’re a few weeks behind but the camper is finally in the driveway and ready to roll. Okay, after I clean it. After having it closed up for the winter, it’s stuffy, stinky and thankfully free of any rodents. Each spring it is in need of a

Last updated: July 20th, 2021Has anyone else noticed that everyone and their mother, brother, uncle and best friend is part of some direct sales company on Facebook? For real! From eye lash extensions, nail accessories to weight loss products, jewelry and essential oils. Someone is selling something and adding me to a new group (without

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Cruise to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic. It was truly magical. I grew up watching Disney movies and visiting Disneyland in California when I went to visit my dad. I have fond memories of the tea cup ride and making my dad turn green from the spinning. Of course, I

Last updated: December 4th, 2014Christmas tree lights and saving money on my heating bills – these are two topics that have been on my mind lately. What do these two things have to do with one another and why am I writing about this? It’s simple; I’ve been doing some writing for Home Depot. Exciting

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Do you hang your stockings for Santa to fill on Christmas Eve, or does Saint Nick bring goodies on December 5? When I was young, we always put ours out on December 24, and I’ve continued the tradition with my own children. It doesn’t matter when you expect the jolly old

Last updated: July 24th, 2021We’ve had our bedroom dressers and end tables for almost 11 years. They’ve been beaten up over the years, like most furniture. Scratches, dings and marks from who knows what. I’ve done a good job at covering up most of the damage with “stuff” but I know what’s hiding under my

Last updated: July 24th, 2021The Petoskey Stone is Michigan’s official state stone and a stone you’ll only find in Michigan. The rock is actually a piece of fossilized coral from over 350 million years ago! You might have heard of this stone because of the notorious photo of President Obama, holding a Petoskey Stone while