One of the worst things to clean is the microwave. Seems like as soon as I get it cleaned, I open it up and it's dirty again. I've have a really easy (almost too easy) method for cleaning a microwave. You need one ingredient. Water. All you need to do is place a big mug full of water in the microwave and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Then, take a paper towel and wipe clean. Repeat if necessary. That's it! Super easy and quick. Now, that's my kind of ...
The Importance of “Me Time” As a Parent
I never knew the importance of having "me time" until my second child arrived. My husband has always been great about giving me time away from home and the kids. We homeschool our children, so I'm with them quite a bit. Which is a complete blessing. But, there does come a time every now and then, when I need to get out. Alone. It doesn't have to be a huge event. Just an hour here or there where no one else needs you, where you don't have to make conversation with anyone, and where ...
Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park Grand Opening January 24th, 2015
Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park is celebrating its grand opening Saturday, January 24 at the Rivergate Mall with a weeklong food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. It just so happens that we're having my oldest son's birthday there on that day, if you come out, I'd love to meet you! (Also, be watching my blog for a post about having a birthday party at Jumpstreet.) Grand Opening festivities begin as the doors open at 10 a.m. and will include discounts, ...
8 Camping Tips (for tent & RV camping)
I don't know what it is, but when Christmas is over, I'm always so ready for Spring to show up so our camping season can begin. We love to camp as a family. It's a relatively inexpensive way to get out of town, to lay down all of the stresses from everyday life, to get rid of your electronics for the weekend and focus solely on each other. We have done both tent camping and camper camping and currently have a Rockwood Roo Hybrid camper and LOVE it! We've learned a few camping tips from our ...
Little Painted Polka Dots Six Sided Keychain
I love all the goodies that Little Painted Polka Dots offers. From necklaces to bracelets, to gifts, they're all my favorite. One of her newer pieces is the Six Sided Keychain. This durable, yet light-weight, aluminum bar can be personalized on all SIX sides. It's perfect for a keychain or a necklace. Personalize each side with 10 characters each. These make great gifts. We got some Christmas shopping completed this year by ordering a couple of these for friends and family. These ...
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Using 2 Household Ingredients
If you're like me, buying store bought all purpose cleaner gets old. One, because it doesn't work as great as it should. Two, because it definitely can get pricey. We use all purpose cleaner a lot. I use it to clean our countertops, our stove top, bathrooms, and to wipe down kitchen cabinets. I was going through 2-3 bottles a month. Then, I came across this recipe (I can't remember where or who gave it to me) and not only does it save on my grocery bill each month, it makes the surfaces I use ...