Many people who decide to get help with their substance addiction might think that detox and rehab are the only parts of the recovery process, but ending substance abuse is only the beginning. Recovering from an addiction is a lifelong process, because staying sober takes commitment and determination. It helps for recovering addicts to have…
5 tips to make bedtime easier with kids
Bedtime is a time of night that can either be a sweet time for kids or a long battle for kids to finally get settled for the night and get a good rest. We all know how important sleep is for the whole family, so making bedtime a time that’s easy is what every parents…
exploring life in the toyota rav4 #DriveToyota
This year I will be sharing lots of cars with you. Getting to experience these cars and share them with you is totally fun and exciting. Exploring new features and new places with these cars makes me want to share more. Are you liking all the fun cars and SUVs? Is there one in particular…
staying stylish with candace cameron bure :: a simple book review + giveaway
Like most kids who grew up in the late 80’s/early 90’s I loved TGIF shows like Family Matters and Full House. So when Netflix debuted Fuller House, starring most of the original Full House cast, I was mildly excited. (Ok, ok. I binge-watched all three seasons in 48 hours or less when they were each released….
details on luciana, the girl of the year from american girl for 2018
I like to get this information out to you all sooner, but it’s been CRAZY over here! Over Christmas break, the kids and I were having so much fun, I just didn’t take the time to get online. One of the things we were following was what I wanted to share with you today! Raise…
5 wacky holidays :: keep the winter blues away
Anyone else knee deep in sick kids and trying to stay above water? I am not exaggerating when I say that in an effort to keep from spreading germs or bringing any new ones home (because the ones we have already are more than enough) my children have not left the house in a week…
inspiring confidence…one box at a time
Shopping with little ones in tow is never easy. As parents themselves, fittedtot.com, get’s that! That’s why at Fittedtot, they bring the boutique right to your door. You will enjoy unboxing personalized fashion with your child and trying on outfits in the comfort of your own home. Make it a fun experience that you will…
getting eco-friendly in the toyota prius hybrid #DriveToyota
Looking for a car to take you places and get the ultimate miles our of your gas? Let me introduce you to the Toyota Prius Hybrid. Everyone that I have talked to about the Prius says they love this car and would definitely get one. After just one week of driving the Pruis, I definitely…
snowman ice cream winter themed treat
I combined a few Pinterest ideas to come up with this winter themed treat. Our church had a January gathering and I was in charge of the dessert. I love clever treats. I also like to create foods that taste good and are easy to serve. We made 40+ snowmen so it became a tiny…
kids + chores :: tips on getting your children to help out at home
I know a lot of you are experts on getting your kids to help out around the house. But I have to admit, I am not one of those people! This year, our family is trying a new method to get kids on board with chores. It is based on the book Cleaning House :…
food prep sunday
Sunday has always been my day to plan out the week with food, sitting down with my calendar, and making goals for the upcoming week. I used to do minimal prep on Sunday for food, but I’d make sure I had what I needed for the “menu” I had planned out for dinners, and would…
thrift store finds :: a SIMPLE diy :: bar stool makeover
It’s the dead of winter here in Michigan (and the rest of the country.) Except you, South Florida, we see you and all your sandy beaches! So, what’s a girl to do when surrounded by frigid temps and frozen tundra? Besides binge watching Netflix and eating far too many carbs, my choices usually involve reorganizing…











