**I am not a doctor. The following blog post should not substitute for or replace the advice of your doctor. There is a lot of advice going around the internet about how to lose weight after having a baby. I’ve…
Do’s and Don’ts for Makeup Beginners
As a little girl, I loved to watch my mom prepare to leave the house. Her hair was always done nicely, her clothes were always put together, and she taught my sister and me how to look nice too. Over…
48 Practical and Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids
My older kids (ages 5 and 7) have to earn their “screen time”. Time spent watching TV and using their tablets are only allowed after homework and chores are done. During summer vacation, they are required to complete one hour of…
100 Things to Throw Away
Minimalism is a new trend that has taken Americans by storm. Minimalists live with the bare essentials in a small space or home. Some people are even giving up their things and choosing to live in “tiny homes”, keeping their…
How to Check the Expiration Date of Your Makeup
My favorite thing about being a makeup lover is all the different products I get to try. With every new season comes a new color, a new shade, or a new product. Because the beauty industry is always coming out…
How Often Should I Clean My Home?
You may think it is common sense, but many of the things we use daily should be cleaned and sanitized more often than you think. According to science, you should clean and disinfect certain areas of your home at least…
The Real Reason I Don’t Answer The Phone When You Call
If you have my cell phone number and have tried to call me, I can guarantee that you have called me at least once and have not been able to reach me. I may answer the phone on the first…
5 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Friends and Find New Ones
I am a big advocate for mental health. I strongly believe that your mindsets and beliefs steer the course of your life. One big aspect of mental health is tied to the relationships in your life. The old saying goes…
How to Have a Stress-Free Outing with Small Kids
My husband works many 24-hour shifts causing me to have to juggle life, business, and my home most days by myself. Therefore, everywhere I go, I have to pack the kids up and take them with me. I have three…
How to Survive Working from Home With Small Children
Many women are forced to choose between pursuing their careers and raising their children. Being a Mommy is no easy task, but when you add the pressure of a career and making money to the constant responsibilities of being a…
Dealing with Difficult People
In college, I took many personality tests that evaluated the way I think, behave, and interact with others. With every test I took, I learned a little more about myself; such as how I process information, the type of friends I…
50 Encouraging Things to Say to Your Daughter Each Day
As mothers, the words we say have the power to emotionally build up or tear down our children. We must be intentional about the things we say to and about our daughters. Because God has designed women to be strong…