Work From Home Means Being Organized

Work From Home Means Being Organized Working from your home can sound like the best gig in the world and there are certain perks that make being at home the best. The one thing no one wants to tell you is that for all the flexibility and claims that it’s easier really equate to the fact that you have to be organized! This is your livelihood and your business, you have to treat it as that rather than as just working from the living room. Here are … [Read more...]

Give Your Cutting Boards a Fresh New Look With These Simple All Natural Ingredients

Give Your Cutting Boards a Fresh New Look With These Simple All Natural Ingredients We can all agree how frustrating it is to have a stained smelly cutting board, especially for the classic wood cutting boards made from a beautiful wood like walnut, olive or maple. So what do you do when putting into your dishwasher is not an option? Keep on reading, and we will share our top secret products that will get rid of staining and unpleasant … [Read more...]

Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe

Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe My goal for this recipe was to use up our strawberries in the fridge. I ended up with a fun and tasty recipe for pink tinted pancakes for Valentine’s Day. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cups milk 3/4 cups pureed strawberries (more can be added to achieve desired … [Read more...]

Out of the Box Ideas to Save for College #TakeSimpeSteps

Thank you to COUNTRY Financial for sponsoring this conversation. All opinions are my own. When you think about putting money aside for college, I'm sure the typical ideas come to mind. automatic savings deposits from your check college funds garage sales bake sales We've thought of a few out of the box ideas to help find a few money pennies for your college fund. Found Money Jar Ever open the drier and find a bill or two, or … [Read more...]

Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Program

A lot of people are pursuing careers in healthcare these days, particularly nursing. If you want to become a registered nurse, this ABSN degree guide can help you, as you will have to make a point of selecting the right college to attend. With so many different colleges and universities that offer nursing programs, it is imperative that you narrow down your options. The following is a list of questions that you should ask yourself before … [Read more...]

Valentines Day Printables

With Valentines Day around the corner, I spent a little time in the Valentines Day aisle trying to find some that my children would want to hand out. I was a little bummed at how bland and cookie cutter they were. That’s why I decided to go on a hunt for some fun, unique and memorable Valentines that include free printables so you can make them easily at home. From actual Valentines to bag toppers, there is something for everyone. We also … [Read more...]

Things to Consider Before Naming Your Baby

Things to Consider Before Naming Your Baby Naming your baby is one of the most important things you’ll ever do as a parent. A name is something your child lives with for his or her entire life! It’s definitely not a decision that should be taken lightly. You’ll want to put a lot of thought into your child’s name before the big due date comes around. Think about your own name and how it’s played a role, if any, in your life. Would you have … [Read more...]

4 Reasons Those Who Care About Healthcare Should Consider an MPA Degree

Many people would love to work in the field of healthcare, it is a field that attracts a range of individuals and personalities. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of thinking that just because they aren’t well suited to frontline work with direct patient contact, they have no role to play in healthcare. However, this is not actually the case. There are a great many jobs available for anyone who wants to play a significant role in … [Read more...]

Simple Ways to Save Money for College Just By Shopping #NYR #TakeSimpleSteps

Simple Ways to Save Money for College Just By Shopping #TakeSimpleSteps Thank you to Country Financial for sponsoring this conversation. All opinions are my own. The holiday season has come and gone and as I sit here shopping for fitness gear to help my New Years Resolutions along, I realized something. Most of my shopping is done online. Why? It's easy to comparison shop, a lot of places were offering free shipping, and I didn't have to leave … [Read more...]

How to Establish a Healthy Bedtime Routine

How to Establish a Healthy Bedtime Routine Also known as “sleep hygiene,” it’s a series of best practices that are customizable to each person to ensure better, longer, less disturbed sleep. The National Sleep Foundation reports that the majority of adults don’t get enough sleep. It’s tough, particularly in a society with technology addiction and where lack of sleep is seen as something to brag about. Around the world, lack of sleep has become … [Read more...]