Maneuvering Life and Motherhood with Twins Plus One
Singer-songwriter and vocal powerhouse, Emily West releases her debut album All For You, available August 14 (Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks). West will join the 42-city America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour commencing in October – dates below. In addition, she will continue to open for comedian Jay Leno on tour and has solo dates in September. Continue reading “Emily West All For You Album Giveaway”
Did you know that this coming Sunday is Grandparents Day? We spend the months of May and June in celebration of our parents that we totally forget grandparents. So this Sunday, September 13, is Grandparent’s Day where we celebrate our grandparents and great grandparents. Continue reading “Gourmet Gift Baskets for Grandparents Day”
Maybe you recall a science experiment in grade school regarding acids and bases, mixing some vinegar with baking soda? Well take these two fun ingredients, some water and a touch of essential oil, and voila! Chemical free fabric softener. The recipe is really very simple and I mixed the ingredients down to only about one-eighth of the full recipe, that way I could test a small batch and the results were amazing! Continue reading “DIY Fabric Softener Recipe”
Fashion is always so entertaining to me; fashion ebbs and flows each year and seems to play off decades past. Couture revivals. One article of fashion that has been the “butt” of many jokes and just awful no matter who sports the accessory is the fanny pack. This back end accessory or worn like a kangaroo pouch was just so gauche. However the fanny pack got a face lift and is excellent for women, or men, on the go. Meet Hip Appeal, no more lugging a bag, purse, or gaudy pouch with cumbersome zippers and clips as you fumble for your belongings. Continue reading “Show Your Hip Appeal – Fanny Pack”
As a working mother I don’t have time to clip coupons. I have tried, and I cannot keep up with the growing time consumption of clipping coupons and comparing to the weekly grocery ads in order to save money on my grocery and or paper goods bill. So I was told about a great new way to save money without a whole lot of hassle, plus I can use my essential oils while eliminating toxic products from our home. Not only do I make my own bath soap, which is made from all organic vegan oils which is fantastic for my children’s delicate skin, but now I can make my own laundry soap with this great DIY laundry soap recipe. Continue reading “DIY Laundry Soap Recipe”
Whether you are a new parent, or you have been raising a family for years, planning a family vacation is never easy. From planning to staying on budget and keeping everyone happy, it might seem that a vacation is more trouble than it is worth. Rather than continue down this path of stress, follow these three easy tips to ensure that your next family vacation is hassle-free. Continue reading “Three Tips for Planning Your Next Family Vacation”
Have you ever wanted to take some amazing photos but are not sure where to start with a purchasing a quality camera? Are you tired of using your cell phone or a dated 35mm camera that takes less than stellar photos? Well look no further than this amazing giveaway for a Nikon camera from BuyDig.com. BuyDig.com is your one stop shop for electronics, gadgets and other gear for the electronics guy or gal in your life. Their expert advice for consumer electronics has been named BizRate’s Circle of Excellence Platinum winner four years running. Continue reading “BuyDig.com Nikon Camera Giveaway”
Today’s society is so image driven. We are hyperfocused on how we appear, how we are perceived, how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. A time not so long ago I struggled with these same obsessions, the engrossment in unhealthy thinking and self-deprecation. My struggles with body image were skewed; when I was thin I thought I was too fat, when I was heavy I thought I was the heaviest woman on earth. After many years, I have come to love myself, my body, all my flaws and imperfections. Continue reading “Struggles with Body Image”
Growing up in a single parent home we sometimes fail to recognize the struggle parents experience without a partner to assist in raising children and running a household. My mom went about raising myself and my siblings all by her lonesome. A mortgage, car payment, grocery shopping and ensuring our safety, well-being, education and care landed squarely on her shoulders. Many of my friends experience this same challenge everyday. I commend them for their single parenting as I only experience the challenge when The Chad goes out of town. Continue reading “Single Parenting”
KNex Mighty Makers sets is creating toys to empower young girls by lighting their creative spark and inspiring their curiosity in science. KNex displays that toys, building sets and science are not gender specific. Continue reading “KNex Mighty Makers”