Where can I hang stockings without a mantle? “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care…” As much as we would all love to live the romanticized holiday scene depicted in “The Night Before Christmas,” there are many of us who do not have a chimney, nor a mantle to hang our stockings from….
Christmas is here! The temperature is dropping, the snow is falling, and the presents are being bought. The Christmas season is a wonderful time of laughter, joy, happiness, and immaculately decorated homes. 10 Simple, Yet Elegant Christmas Decorations These are 10 Christmas decorations you can use to bring simple elegance to your home this holiday….
Using a credit card can quickly get you in debt if you don’t know how to use it. Unfortunately, college students are targeted for credit card offers so it is important that you teach your child smart credit card tips. College is the first time that most teenagers have to face living on their own…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Children’s Courtyard. All opinions are 100% mine. Why is an Educational Child Care Facility Recommended? As a parent, making the choice to be a stay at home mom or to go back to work is a tough decision. I get it. Yes, there…
How do you cope with holiday stress? Christmas is supposed to be filled with joy and gratefulness, but more often than not, families are feeling the pressure of keeping up with “The Joneses”. The kids typically spend Thanksgiving Day looking at the ads and dreaming of the things that they would love to get for…
Do you need childproof your home? We’ve all been warned about the “terrible twos” when it comes to our little toddlers entering their curious stage of life. As a parent, it can be overwhelming trying to keep them safe and out of mischief 24/7. How to Childproof Your Home Pay special attention to these five…
Is your teen looking for a job or do they plan on starting a business? Summer employment opportunities for teenagers has steadily declined since the Great Recession in 2010 (housing market crash). Roughly 70% of teenagers are not working or looking for a job. Only about 30% of teenagers actually held a job during the…
Frozen 2 opens this weekend and I’m excited so I decided to make these Frozen 2 cupcakes. I’ve asked my son to go with me but he said, “mom, I don’t like Frozen anymore.” Insert sad face. I was really hoping that he would go with me to see it but it looks like I…
Can you believe that next week is Thanksgiving? This year has not been an easy year but I’m thankful for what I’ve been through. It has been a time of reflection, putting my faith into God’s plan as the circumstances aren’t possible any other way, growth, and lots of changes. One day, I’ll be able…
Teens, have you considered a career in the IT field without a degree? Jobs in the IT (information technology) industry will continue to be in high demand. Technology is rapidly changing, and companies will be dependent on well-qualified personnel who have very specific training within the IT field. IT professionals are drawn to the field…