Small Home Fixes That Can Prevent Big Expenses Later

When you think about home repair, you probably think about large expenses. But there are so many DIY home repairs you can do for very low cost, and by doing these, you can save problems from increasing to the point that it ends up being an expensive fix. Hopefully this post will inspire me to […]

My New Snarky T Shirt Store (And More)

My step brother changed my life. Ok, that sounds a little funny to say, but in a way he did. Ever since I met him for the first time and he was wearing a shirt that said “Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to come”, I fell in love with those types of shirts.  I […]

Postpartum Pain Is Real — But Relief Is Possible

By the time I had my fourth child, my body felt like it had been through war. Pregnancy had never been easy on me, but my third and fourth were especially brutal—my pelvis and lower back took the worst of it. After each birth, I didn’t bounce back. I limped. Everything hurt. I was exhausted, […]

Understanding the Components of a CBD Starter Kit for Dogs

CBD is a handy tool to have in your health kit—it does so many great things for your body and mind, it’s almost like magic. And it’s not just for people—our furry friends can benefit too. Dogs can deal with anxiety, pain, inflammation, and more, and CBD offers a gentle, natural way to help. If […]

The Hormone Balancing Act: One Mom’s Guide to Midlife Wellness

Sometimes I think I’m younger than I am. I see a group of 17 and 18 year olds and think that I’m just a few years older than that, before I remember that my oldest child is that age, and I’m closer to menopause than I am to childhood. In fact, I’m at the age […]

Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Missed Your Amazon Return Window?

I’m starting a new series, called FTOTD, Frugal Tip of the Day, where its just a frugal idea I have, not neccesarily a long idea, long enough for a normal post, but worth sharing nonetheless. Here’s my first frugal tip of the day.   Shopping on Amazon is great and really convenient, even if not […]

Motherhood and Mascara: Finding Balance in Your Beauty Routine

When you’re a busy mom—or honestly, just an exhausted human for any reason—finding time for beauty routines can feel nearly impossible. I love how I look with a full face of makeup, but that’s just not my day-to-day reality. Still, there are quick little things that help me feel more put together. For me, it’s […]

Exciting News – For the First Time in 21 Years…

It’s exciting to say, but for the first time in 21 years, I’m going back to school! I’m kind of nervous and also really looking forward to it. In 2003–2004, I spent a year at Cleveland State University as part of my high‑school program, earning both high‑school and college credit. The next two years I attended […]