How to wear cheap nail polish

Pin itI’m just not the manicure-every-week kind of person. It’s expensive, and who has that kind of time? But I do like to have cool nails every now and then. We know the drill, though. Unless you get the “good stuff” you’ll be peeling off chips in a day. Well, I have a secret to [...]

Backyard Barbecue Kits: Teacher Gifts under $5

Pin itThere’s always a parent at each school. This parent is the one that elicits oohs and aahs from the teachers when they realize her child is in their class. She is always there to volunteer, and gives the best teacher gifts at Christmas and the end of the year. While I am not this [...]

Got Cold Feet? (Or Cold Hands?)

Pin itI don’t know about you, but my hands and feet get SO cold in the winter! And even in the summer, after getting out of cold pool water in the mountain breeze. I have one daughter who is always cold! So having hand warmers and foot warmers around our house is always a good [...]

Cute, Inexpensive Party Favor Bags!

Pin itWe are in full prep mode for my daughter’s 10th birthday party. Being in January, it is almost ALWAYS postponed, due to snowy weather! This year is no exception, but it looks like it will actually happen on the second try this year! I always like to look for creative ways to do party [...]

How to Keep Front Loading Washers Mold-Free

Pin it“Wait,” you say. “You don’t have a front loading washer!” Why yes, you are correct! But one of my best friends Amber does!  And she doesn’t have a blog, so I will be her surrogate blogger for the day! I was hanging out at her house the other day, doing laundry.  Well, she was [...]

Organizing with Molly Gold: Fall Wardrobe Switch, School Papers & a GIVEAWAY

Pin itI was excited to attend a conference call last week with Sam’s Club and organizing expert Molly Gold, of GOMOM inc. I always learn so much when I spend time with Molly, and it seems like she has a good system for every organizing and scheduling problem! I’ve included some great notes from the [...]

6 Pumpkin Posts: Carving, Devotions, Crafts, Birthdays, & PIES!

Pin itIt’s about that time of the year! Autumn? Oh, yes, but I prefer to call it “Pumpkin Season!”  Pumpkins are quite possibly one of the most ingenious fruits created by God. (Yes, the pumpkin technically is a FRUIT, not a vegetable). Pumpkins are great for everything from crafting to eating, so I’ve compiled the [...]

Fresh Ideas for Greener Living

Pin itI will never put myself forth as a “poster child” for green living. I know I have a long way to go.  But I do take little steps when I identify something we can change as a family. I do like to do research to find out if the methods I’m using really ARE [...]

Smart Mom Solutions!

Pin itI recently had a wonderful time traveling to Cary, NC to see some fellow moms,  mom bloggers, and one of my heroes Maria Bailey, of MomSelect and MomTV! The event was the Smart Mom Solutions Roadshow! We came together with several moms from around the state, as well as those watching live on MomTV [...]

All I Really Need to Know About Public Speaking, I Learned From Teaching Kindergarten

Pin itI have been very blessed to be able to speak to several groups lately, and I’ve been thinking about how much FUN I’m having! I’ve been a performer all my life, whether it’s dancing, singing, or acting.  I think public speaking is a lot like performing: you have to entertain, educate and inspire. Teaching [...]

Baby Steps to “Green” Your Kitchen ( And Save Some Green)

Pin itWait! Don’t forget to enter my HP TouchSmart Web Printer Giveaway! The other night on Twitter, Daisy (@DrMommy) asked a question?  “What is an inexpensive idea for cloth napkins?” She was trying to get rid of the paper napkins as a first step to reducing waste.  I had the perfect answer! (Well, I thought [...]

“Welcome Home!” or “Wherefore Art Thou Power?”

Pin itI’m posting at my local blog today, High Country Mom Squad. We are in the middle of one of the worst ice storms ever and most of the area has been without power for days.  Here’s my take on it: Oh, I know, “wherefore” really means “why,” but it sounds so much more interesting [...]

Real Life Cleaning Tips

Pin itI think it’s very helpful that we moms (and dads) give each other tips and tricks that work for us.  But sometimes I get that “June-Cleaver-Martha-Stewart gag-me-with-a-spoon” feeling when I share all the wonderful things(all three of them) that we do here at our home. I mean, this is Real Life, right? So today, [...]

Works For Me – Harris Teeter and The Grocery Game

Pin itIt’s time for the Brand-Loyal edition of Works For Me Wednesday, hosted at Rocks in my Dryer. Mine is not really a brand, but I am oh so loyal to Harris Teeter grocery stores, here’s why: True confession: I usually get my groceries for half-price or less! My weekly budget is about $75 for [...]