Summer time. Such a beautiful time of year. The vegetation is beautiful, birds are chirping everywhere, and your kids are home from school, every day. If you have teenagers or pre-teens, this can mean lots of sleeping in and dirtying…
How to use essentials oil without a diffuser
I started to use essential oils about four years ago. At first, it can be pretty intimidating and overwhelming. There are so many of them, so many brands and conflicted information is circulating. I had no idea how to use…
Ultimate Pacific Northwest trip itinerary
Our family of four took an 8-day Pacific Northwest trip in April of 2023. We had the best time and I definitely fell in love with this part of the United States. Planning this trip was challenging in a way…
The one pantry staples list printable you need
Having the correct pantry staples on hand is crucial. It enables you to create fast, simple, and delicious meals in no time. When you find yourself in a rut, you don’t need to order takeout. You can easily go to…
Wire shelf pantry organization – the best system
I love to organize our pantry. Actually, let me rephrase this. I love an organized pantry. The only way to keep it organized longer is to ensure the method works really well for our family. I need to ensure everyone…
How to stay positive and motivated in life
Most of us have things we would like to achieve. Whether we call them goals or not, they are present, in the back of our minds. Finding the initial motivation to do something is often easy. Keeping the motivation to…
Things to do before going on vacation – the best checklist
Vacations are amazing. However, the weeks and days leading up to it can be quite stressful. There is so much to think about and take care of. We often tend to leave our houses in a messy state, and the…
Summer vegetables and fruits – best recipes to try
Summer is the season of abundance. There are so many fresh summer vegetables and fruits that you can add to your menu. It’s by far the season that brings in the most diversity. I love how our meals can look…
Nail gel review – for a beautiful home gel manicure
I love a beautiful manicure, but I must admit, I’ve never been one to go to the nail salon. In fact, I have had four professional manicures and pedicures in my entire life! Sure, I’ve done my nails before. But…
13 things to know before college – parents’ guide
A parent’s number one goal is to raise children to become happy, confident, and independent young adults. However, it’s not an easy task. What are things to know before college? That’s our job as parents, to get them there. As…
Is running better than walking for your health
This is a question I asked myself many years ago. I used to be a runner. Maybe it’s more accurate to say that I used to run a few times per week for exercise. I liked it. I never loved…
5 Tips for an amazing National park vacation
Our family discovered the joy of visiting national parks and hiking a few years ago. We are not the camping and sleeping in tents types, but we love to spend parts of our days in nature, moving our bodies and…
7 Fabulous unique burger ideas to try this summer
Our family loves to grill food on the barbecue during the summer months. It’s a great way to eat things that we don’t have in our rotation in the winter. It also keeps our kitchen cleaner and cooler because we’re…
7 benefits of yoga that will transform your life
It took me a long time to become a yogi. I aspired to be one, I wanted to be one. But it just wasn’t clicking for me. You see, I expected to be dripping with sweat after a workout. Most…
How to plan your day for success
It’s easy to let the day control you. But it’s usually not very productive. While we all need a day without structure once in a while, most of us need a certain level of organization to accomplish our goals. In…