In case you missed our recent Sunday Money Talk, I discussed how I scored our beach trip for free. We paid literally $0 for our hotel with our Marriott Bonvoy Points from my Chase Card, and I’m going to give you all the nitty gritty details on how we did this. First, I want to…
Prime Day Deals
So friends, we are back with some deals, especially as we move closer to Christmas this year. Today is Amazon Prime Day, this means you can score free shipping and amazing deals, especially if you are an Amazon Prime member. This also means that they are running Lightening Deals (must be purchased within a certain…
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions- Planning a Vacation During Coronavirus
With a current pandemic going on, planning a vacation with Coronavirus Travel Restrictions can be very difficult. However, it’s not impossible. While the CDC doesn’t usually issue travel restrictions within the United States, the uptick in cases around the country has caused concern for many travelers this summer. Right now there are also some states…
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup is one of my quick, favorite meals for any season. It’s healthy and our family all loves it. I’m an avid Instant Pot user, and have used ours extensively since we first bought it. Meals are done very fast, and there is very clean-up involved. It saves me time,…
Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Toast Recipe
As a mom of three boys, I’m always looking for healthy, quick snacks. I love this Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Toast recipe. This is a quick go-to recipe in the summer, especially if your littles love bread and fruit. My boys devour fruit all summer long, so this recipe is a staple in our house…
Getting Started With Young Living
Getting Started with Young Living is one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I started using essential oils six years ago, I had no idea how they would change my life. While at a blogging conference in Texas, I was desperately seeking a natural alternative for milk supply. I had tried all…
How to Social Distance at the Beach
So this new crazy way of doing life has me thinking through so many ways we can still have fun creatively. One of those things for our family is going to the beach. I’m not a fear monger, but I also like to keep my family safe. I grew up in a medical family, so…
10 Productive Things to Do During Quarantine
One of the craziest things that has happened to me during quarantine is that I’ve totally forgotten my to do list. Many mornings I have woken up and thought, I don’t know what to do with myself. At first there were many days where I didn’t feel productive. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m…
How To Save Money During Co-Vid
The financial landscape of our country has been turned completely upside down in the middle of this pandemic. In one week I had to turn my home into my classroom not only for my children, but for my students as well. The last two months has involved learning how to teach online, while trying to…
How to Have a Debt Free Christmas (Day 13) #SpendingFreezeDFS
December is here and I’m already seeing the posts in my Facebook feed with the countdown days until Christmas. This is the time of year where we are supposed to be enjoying family and friends while making memories. Unfortunately, many times this becomes a time of stress and conflict in families and especially in marriage. …
Verizon Wireless $500 Giveaway + New Phones #ChooseVZW
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. For the last decade I have been an avid Verizon Wireless fan and blogger! I’m so pumped to let you know about the newest phones you can grab, and tell you how you can enter the Verizon Wireless $500 giveaway. Verizon Wireless currently has the new Samsung Galaxy Note…
Young Living Offers CBD Oil & Products + FREE Booklet
**Please note, we are not doctors and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe. This should not take the place of medical advice. Within the last few weeks, Young Living announced the release of Nature’s Ultra CBD products as part of their non-toxic living product line-up. CBD has received much attention in recent months because of the…
DIY Perfume Spray with Essential Oils
The first thing you want to do when you decide to create your own perfume with essential oils is to choose 3 scents that you love and work well together. Perfumes are generally made from a combination of top, middle, and base notes to create a more complex layered scent. I have included some…
DIY Dry Shampoo
To have healthy hair, you are really only supposed to wash your hair every five to seven days. My friend Lisa is a master stylist in Erie, PA, and she gave me this amazing DIY Dry Shampoo recipe! Its literally this easy! Also, I use the Arrowroot in my deodorant recipe, so it’s a two…