For me, the arrival of spring signals that our sleepy seaside community is coming back to life. Daffodils are beginning to pop through the soil, the birds are endless chirping their harmonious songs, and I tackle the not-so-fun chore of spring cleaning our home. Cleaning isn't my favorite way to spend my time, but I love things to be neat, clean, and organized. These simple ways to clean your ...
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This post contains affiliate links. I cannot believe the gorgeous weather Mother Nature has gifted us with this week. Yesterday, I snuck away and grabbed my first soft serve of the season. It was amazing. And, I learned that in the time it takes me to drive from the ice cream shop and The Boy's school I can eat a small cone. Leaving no evidence behind. Something tells me, I'll be treating ...
Four Ways to Treat Yourself After a Busy Week
If you're a busy mom, it's important to take time to treat yourself. Today, I'm sharing four ways to treat yourself after a busy week. Buy Yourself Flowers One thing I like to do is to treat myself to a bouquet of fresh flowers. Typically, I buy them from the floral section at the grocery store. There are so many varieties available - over the last few weeks, I've been loving tulips. I ...
Join a fun craft, recipe, and DIY linky party! #WhipItUpWednesday
This post contains affiliate links. Things have been quiet and busy around here. According to the calendar, it's spring, yet we're still wearing winter jackets and gloves to walk the dog. I know that warmer weather is on the horizon, so I whipped up a batch of these easy chocolate peanut butter popsicles as an after dinner treat. I'm almost finished reading The Magnolia Story. Chip and ...
Make Bathroom Cleaning Fun
This post, with tips to make bathroom cleaning fun, is written in conjunction with Grove Collaborative and includes affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe my readers will enjoy. It's no secret that cleaning the bathroom isn’t my favorite task. When I was little, my mom used to make up games to make it more fun. "Let's ...
5 Tips for Running During Allergy Season
This post, featuring tips for running during allergy season, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ForgetAllergies #CollectiveBias Every season is fun for running - and each season comes with it's own challenges. Summer is hot and humid; and it's challenging to work around busy schedules. In the fall, we're faced with dark mornings. ...