• 8 Tips for Traveling with a Cat

    After my husband and I moved to our first duty station to Pensacola, Florida, we were ready to adopt our first pet as a married couple. I love cats and we decided that our first pet would be a cat. In February of 2005, we visited a local rescue shelter. When we walked inside, there…

  • Should You Have Your Child’s Birthday Party at Home or Away?

    Should You Have Your Child’s Birthday Party at Home or Away? When my daughter was little, I thought I would be smart and save money by having her birthday parties at home. Just think of all of the money I could save (and the crafts I could do!) by making things myself! How to Plan…

  • 5 Office Essentials for Work-At-Home Moms

    I work from home seven days a week. Having an organized work space is very important for me. Without organization and order, I would not be as productive as I would need to be. As a work-at-home mom, I enjoy having a home office that works for me. I try to keep my office as…

  • How to Create a Meal Plan

    There are two things that I struggle with as a busy mom, eating right and knowing what to serve my family for dinner each night! Thankfully, I’ve made some changes in my life recently and my husband and I decided to start meal planning. We’ve been meal planning for two weeks now and we are…

  • How to Prepare Your Bathroom for Guests

    If you have family or friends visiting soon, it’s important to get your house in tip-top shape. One of the most used places in your home during your guest’s visit is the bathroom. Even though this may be one of the smaller spaces in your home, it’s definitely one of the most important and most…

  • 5 Ways to Stress Less this Holiday Season

    During the holiday season, there’s a lot going on and our to-do lists almost seem never-ending. There’s meal planning and preparations, organizing and cleaning the house for guests, holiday parties to attend, gifts to shop for, and life to live while completing all of these tasks. The kids still have to be taken care of…

  • 3 Tips for Backyard Tailgating

    It’s tailgating season! Read our Tips for Backyard Tailgating! When you hear the word tailgate, what do you think of? I think of football, tasty food, snacks, ice cold beverages, and time spent with friends and family. With a few months of football left including the Super Bowl, there’s still plenty of time to plan your…