{Please note: This is not meant to be a persuasive article about whether or not you should co-sleep. I believe that when it comes to all things parenting (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, vaccinations, co-sleeping, organic baby food, slings, carseats—whatever!) that we need to make our own decision about what we feel is best for our babies…that […]
Husband Valentine’s Gift: My Public Declaration of Love to my Husband!
A few Valentine’s days ago my husband and I were in the middle of a spending freeze. We had decided to forgo all unnecessary spending in an effort to attack our debt. It was good (and hard!) but we really made some serious progress that year.
Fun Valentine Gift! Custom iPhone Case–only $10!
Looking for a fun & INEXPENSIVE Valentine gift for someone you love? I LOVE these custom iPhone cases from York Photo! And, at only $10 right now, it is an affordable way to show someone you love them! Plus, they have TONS of fun designs…and it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s day related, but how […]
My 5 minute Practical New Year’s Resolution had a bigger impact than I would have imagined!
Ok, so it wasn’t exactly a practical new year’s resolution…it was actually a “new house” resolution this past spring…but regardless, I was really surprised the impact just five minutes could have on myself, my kids, and husband. Here are my three 5-minute practical new year’s resolutions (or for any time of the year when you are ready […]
Everything you need to know about home office tax deductions
As tax time fast approaches, make sure that you have everything in order for home office tax deductions. According to Forbes, an estimated 26 million Americans have home offices, but just 3.4 million taxpayers actually claim home-office deductions. Why? In the past home office deductions often triggered red flags with the IRS. But, with the invent of […]
Best Appetizer Recipe: Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Looking for an easy, crowd pleasing appetizer to bring to the party? From tail-gating, to New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, to casual get togethers, this spinach and artichoke dip is EASY to prepare and will please EVERY palette! PROS of this Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe: Easy to make (basically, you end up throwing everything […]