This year Halloween doesn't have to bust your budget. According to MSN Money, Americans spend $7 Billion on Halloween. Most of that goes unused, uneaten and become clutter. This year, spend your money and time wisely. Here are some tips to get you moving in the right direction. Do you have a way that you save money on Halloween? Share it with us in the comments below!
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So fall is here and while it's not traditional, I love to do a round of cleaning in my home. It's the perfect time of year to purge, clean, and get your home in shape for the long winter ahead. After all, as the days get shorter and colder, you're going to be spending more and more time indoors. This month I'm crushing on products that are helping me keep my home fresh and clean....and feel ...
Well, it's here. Fall. It's hard to believe. It sure snuck up on me. BUT, it's my favorite season. I always think of that line in You've Got Mail.....where Tom Hanks references a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. Honestly, I'd love getting that gift. Anyway, here's what I'm crushing on right now.
Please note I received samples of some of these products to facilitate these reviews. My ...
Labor Day weekend is a few days away, and the Holidays will be here before we know it, which for many families means making plans to travel by planes, trains, and cars. Please see below for tips from parenting expert Sarah Baldwin M.S.Ed., that will help make the trip easier and more enjoyable for kids and their parents.
Sarah is an early childhood educator, author and owner of Bella Luna ...
I can't believe my little is almost a year old. I also can't believe the amount of STUFF we've gone through already. There is SO. MUCH. STUFF. We have donated and handed me down so many bags and boxes and I still feel like there's so much. I will say, I thought I had a good handle on what I would use and love, but as he grew older, even our tried and true favorites changed. So what are we ...
I never go anywhere without sunblock. Usually I have multiple bottles of it in multiple locations. I really prefer a natural and organic option that’s not sticky and goes on via spray. Yes, I know I’m fussy and this is hard to find. But you don’t have to, because I found it for you. COOLA has an amazing line of spray sunscreens that protect you from the sun’s harmful rays and keep you looking ...
Please note I received samples of some of these items in order to write these reviews. My opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. These are the items I'm actually using in my home right now.
Tricky Ticks
Connecticut is notorious for ticks. Sadly, it's one of the things we're most famous for. So with over an acre of property and two dogs, ticks are a big concern for me. ...
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It's that time of year again...the time of year when you need to find a lot of really special gifts, and fast. I'm here to give you some creative ideas to mix things up. I too struggle with finding amazing gifts, year after year, and I love it when I find something extra special.
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About 9 months ago my life changed forever. After Silas arrived, things were never the same again. I know every set of parents say that and prior to becoming a parent, you will never really understand. Even in the way Silas arrived, (an emergency C-section) I was already being taught that plans change, and my idea of "control" was going to be different going forward.
Now, I love being a ...
Bonnie Joy Dewkett is a nationally recognized organizing expert, author, motivational speaker, and internet radio personality. She began organizing as a child, and she has been organizing ever since. Her company, The Joyful Organizer®, creates and implements organizational systems for the home and office... Read More