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We recently updated our office at the shop, and I have been constantly sweeping up all the dirt. It’s so much better than it was, but now you notice all the dirt the guys track in from their job sites. Mike our office manager got me a ILIFE Robot Vacuum Cleaner. The ILIFE is cordless…
I’ve been sticking pretty close to the same laundry system for nearly a decade. If something works, don’t change it. Here is my post from 2014 that explains how I use separate laundry hampers. Our boys are now 8 and 14 and their cute little Target hamper pictured above was filling up too quickly. As…
I take wellness checks very seriously for my family members including our fur babies. We had a healthy chocolate Labrador of seven pass away last year without any warning and we were devastated. So I definitely make sure to take her sweet sister to ensure we never have to experience that again before her time. …
A pellet smoker is a tool that burns wood to smoke or cook your meat. It consists of food-grade pellet woods, which tend to burn slowly. This allows you to smoke your meat at lower temperatures compared to using actual wood chips. It remains one of America’s most popular ways of slow-cooking meat. If you…
More and more people nowadays start the day off right by enjoying a cup of coffee. According to Yahoo Finance, 64% of the people between the ages of 40 to 59 drink coffee in the morning, and 47% of those aged 18 to 24 do as well. Some people buy their coffees in cafes, but most coffee…
Whichever way you look at it, whether through finances or environmental preservation, a solar power system can generate huge savings over time. According to experts, using a decent system for two decades could result in as much as $30,000 worth of energy savings. That means the true cost of solar panels would be worth it…
As y’all know I have two children playing travel ball, and now my husband has decided for our third child to play. Most weekends my husband goes one way with our son and I go the opposite with our daughters. During these trips I’ve been driving my Jeep Rubicon. Jeeps are not known for being…
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? I typically get the kids something, cuz they think it’s fun. I wanted to share a few items that I think would be perfect for everyone in the family. Who doesn’t love pillows? I know my kids do. This floor pillow from Good Banana is just too fun. So…
Yes, daytime naps affect nighttime sleep, but not in the way you may think. Napping properly during the day actually improves sleep quality for babies. Instead, the lack of naps disrupts how babies sleep at night. Take note of this, and other baby sleep hacks to boost growth and development during the formative years. Now…
One of the great things about having writers on The Simple Moms from different parts of the country is being able to offer deals and GIVEAWAYS on Disney on Ice at different venues. Did you see that Disney on Ice is coming to Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN February 10-13? I’m here to tell you about Disney…
I posted about my kitchen renovation pre-COVID, but wasn’t until recently that I was able to finish my Simple Kitchen Renovation. It is finally finished!! I have been waiting on this renovation project to come to an end for quite some time. I can finally say that I LOVE how my kitchen turned out. I…
Parents only want what’s best for their babies. That is why more and more mothers choose to breastfeed their newborns. As a mother, you must observe if your baby is getting enough milk during the initial stages of breastfeeding. Generally, your healthcare provider will give you feeding guidelines. You can try weighted feeds with your…