My family loves to get outside in the summer, but in the winter, I have to admit I’m a bit wimpy. I often just want to stay home and watch a movie or read a book–but my kids can only stay home for so long without getting bored. So here are a few ideas for…
making beauty the source of confidence with dove
MOMS…where are my moms at? You know the ones that days without washing their hair, because there is no time? I have the perfect product for you. I mean there are certainly days when I just do not have time to take care of myself and get ready. This is where Dove dry shampoo comes…
why we need to think differently about depression and anxiety
Depression is an enormous problem all around the world. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from it, according to the World Health Organization. Some say it’s our environment, some say it is technology’s increasingly strong grip on our lives – the theories are many and varied. I know some say it…
the best cities to attend a trade show
Exhibiting at a trade show is one of the most effective ways to introduce your products or services to a wider audience and generate leads. It can provide a big boost to sales and revenue while allowing for lots of important networking time. Of course, it can be far too cost prohibitive to attend all…
simply earth january subscription box
Happy New Year! New year means a new Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box! The Simple Earth team loves making their our own natural products and knowing what was in them especially for you. Simple Earth has a monthly essential oil recipe box subscription that is packaged with everything you need to make your home more natural. January’s…
dinosaur devotions :: rawrrr!!!
A couple years ago I had a friend make me a shirt that said “‘Rawrrr!’ means ‘I Love You!’ in Dinosaur and Little Boy” because as any momma to a little boy can attest, some days your “I love you!” is replied to with a resounding “Rawrrr!” After a couple weeks of my 3-year-old son…
why you need the 6 piece sectional couch from costco :: costco rewards tip
Do you ever walk by the couches at Costco and wonder if they are worth buying? As far as the price of couches go, they are very reasonable, but will they last? I had all those questions running around in my head for years. This is the time of year you will see all the…
how to start your year with a simple tea detox
Each January I start off my year with a little sugar detox. In November and December, I say yes to too many desserts and treats. We are blessed to have amazing bakers among our family and friends so I go ahead and enjoy the treats over the holidays–without feeling guilty about it at all! But…
helpful tips for biking the golden gate bridge
When you take the time to learn more about visiting San Francisco, you may find out that seeing the Golden Gate bridge is a definite for your must-do list. However, do you know what’s even better than seeing the bridge? The answer is – biking across it. How amazing would that be? This is something…
uptown cheapskate makes buying easy
Last week I told you how you could consign your children’s clothes, shoes and toys for money at Kid to Kid. This week I would like to share with you how you can consign your clothes and shoes for money. If you have a teenage daughter you can do the same for her belongings. I…
five must have accessories for spring 2019
Staying ahead of fashion trends is essential to making a statement each season. While there are some advantages to winter fashion, the main purpose of clothing and accessories for this time of year is practicality. Summer, on the other hand, brings too hot a climate to really show off through layering. Spring has the perfect…
kid to kid children’s consignment
Every Christmas we clean out our closets by getting rid of clothes, shoes and toys. I’ve been doing this for years and have always had a huge success in trading our unused items for items we need. When I became a house wife money was tight and I began going to our local Kid to…











