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As the owner of Above & Beyond Cleaning Services and a busy mom to four kids and two bonus beauties, I am always looking for ways to keep my personal home space fresh as well as the homes of...

Pi Day is on March 14th and there are plenty of Pi Day activities you can do to celebrate! Math can be so fun. I get a taste of it most days with a mathematician for a husband (don’t...

As moms, we know the challenges we face each day grow as fast as our children do. Life becomes less predictable each day. Our responsibilities grow as we stretch our time and our energy thinner and thinner. Even on...

A friend recently asked me, “What’s your favorite room in your house?” As a sleep nerd, I immediately responded, “My bedroom!” I adore all things that take place in the bedroom (wink, wink!) and have put a lot of effort into...

Thrift store shopping can be a great way for many families to save money. Also, there is a thrill to thrifting. Finding an item at a fraction of the cost is exciting! If you’re not familiar with thrifting, there might...

Every year around this time my children excitedly await the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf, Tinker. Tinker arrived to our house several years ago and is now a family member. Our Elf is what we call a "thoughtful elf."...

My life has taken a slower pace lately. I’m roasting an actual whole chicken this evening for dinner. I even brined it yesterday, with fresh herbs I (mostly) grew myself this summer. Also in the oven: a roasting root vegetable...

It's that time of year where everything and everyone are freezing. And nothing is better than coming home to a warm, delicious meal. As a busy mom, one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen is my slow cooker. I...

I first learned about the 1000 Hours Outside movement about three years ago, after my sister-in-law shared it with me on Instagram.  I quickly fell in love with the concept. Not only did it embody much of what's important in...

Summer time calls for cool treats, but I'm always looking for ways I can make treats I feel good about serving to my kids. A visit from the neighborhood ice cream truck is fun once in a while, but...