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Dads can be very tough to shop for. If your husband or dad is anything like my husband, he usually buys himself anything he actually wants. Over the years I have tried to get him things that I think he will like. A few times I have succeeded, but many times it is something he […]

Moms, this is a great post to send to your spouse or kids for suggestions on the Best Mother’s Day gifts. I will break it down by price so you can search more easily. These are gifts that over 40 moms responded to me with, plus I took suggestions from many other posts where moms […]

What is Audible? If you have not yet heard about Audible books, it is a service offered by Amazon that allows you to listen to books through an app on your phone or through your computer. This is the equivalent to books on tapes. You can download the books so you don’t have to pay […]

Do you find yourself wanting to find ways to earn a little extra money? Maybe you are trying to find new ways to stretch your budget? These tips are not just for moms but for anyone wanting to make and save money on the side. These are all methods I have personally used or my […]

Have you ever felt stuck and uninspired when deciding what gift to get a child? Whether it be for a niece or nephew or even your own kids, it’s often hard to know what are good gifts. As a mom of 3 boys and an aunt of 4, I have bought many birthday and Christmas […]

This is the list that I give all my friends when they are pregnant with their first child. Registering for the first time can be very overwhelming so this list at least gives them somewhere to start and firsthand recommendations. I am not an expert but this is what worked for me. I have updated […]

These women-owned small businesses all have amazing products to sell. Everything from beauty products, to books to clothing. When you are shopping for yourself or others, check out these amazing small businesses. Some of them even donate some of their proceeds to charity. It is likely that you have never heard of any of these. […]

As a working mom, I often struggle with preparing meals every day. I have tried to do meal prep, crockpot meals, etc. Sometimes it works, but often the kids won’t want to touch what I made. My husband and I don’t want to eat chicken nuggets or macaroni and cheese. I have recently discovered a […]

Do you appreciate that special man in your life? Maybe it’s your husband, boyfriend or even Dad. How about getting them a “just because” gift. I am formally announcing March 13th as “Give someone special a Just-Because gift”. That’s right. It’s official now so start planning. It doesn’t have to be expensive but it does […]

There are so many great books for this age group but I have picked some of my favorites to share with you. At this age, preschoolers don’t have a very long attention span. This means that shorter books with pictures tend to be best. Here are some of my recommendations for the best books for […]