Category: Resources

Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe

I believe wellness is more than just health. I believe wellness encompasses all aspects of your life, including financial. I like to save money and I do A LOT of laundry. I came across a post on Pinterest [original post linked here] detailing how to make your own laudry detergent…

Back to School 2021!

I CANNOT believe the summer is almost over. Really. I think I probably say this every year, but this year I REALLY mean it. I am NOT ready. Partly because we have an unfinished pool in our backyard (it will be complete soooooon!) and partly because I am not ready…

Grocery List with Meal Plan: July 23, 2021

We are going to be busy every night next week (why do I do that to myself), so I went ahead and put together a Kroger clicklist order to pick-up in the morning with quick and easy meals! Feeding my family is a big way that I save money…

Sun Safety Part 2: Sunscreen Q&A

Sun safety is very important. There are several ways to prevent skin cancer. If you missed my first sun safety post, read it HERE. Sunscreen is a VERY important way to prevent skin cancer. Unfortunately, there is SO much misinformation about sunscreen out in the world right now. The misinformation…

Meal Plan Monday: Crockpot Edition

The love of a Crockpot was instilled in me at an early age. As the youngest of four children with two working parents, my mother used the Crockpot frequently for dinners. As a working mom of two, I can definitely appreciate the frequent use of the Crockpot. Who doesn&#8217…

Wellness Wednesday: Stress Relief

How do you manage your stress? What do you do for yourself when times get stressful?  First, give yourself grace. Lower your expectations. Do what makes you happy. Drink water. And don’t forget to breathe.  I am not going to pretend that I always deal with my stress…

Meal Planning Week 3

It’s the start to a busy week around here! I’m in a virtual conference all week, so the meal plan is short, contains leftovers and the week will end with frozen pizza for dinner! And guess what? That’s OK! My husband made pulled pork…

August/September Recipe Round-up

It’s a cold and rainy Sunday morning here in KY and I am trying to plan out our meals for the week. Once a week, I sit down and look at our calendar and plan out meals. I do try to plan out every meal — breakfast, lunch…

Meal Planning Week 3: Dinner Only Edition

Alright, friends, I am back on the meal planning train. Honestly, it makes my life a lot easier if I plan out our meals based on our schedule. Meal planning also saves money and reduces waste. Win, win!  This week, I am sharing with you 4 dinners that we are…

Meal Planning Week 2

I have 3 rules when going to the grocery store, (1) don’t go hungry, (2) don’t go without a list, and (3) don’t bring anybody with you. HAHA! Going to the grocery counts as my alone time these days.  So, first, if you go…