Ahhh, siblings. Remember when they were sweet and cute? And they loved each other and they were quiet and the older one used to read to the younger one and the little one looked at the bigger one adoringly and all was well? And now, a few quick years later, they … [Read more...]
Plant These 4 Plants Now and Have a Mosquito Free Yard All Summer!
Nobody likes a pest, and mosquitoes are the worst! Seriously, what purpose do they serve? We live on a lake, and where there is water, there are mosquitoes. We are outside allllllll day long when the sun is shining and into the evening, too, which is when mosquitoes … [Read more...]
Do This Now to Lose 5 Pounds This Week
If weekend festivities have left you feeling a little...puffy, and you're wondering how to lose weight in a week, no worries! Everyone wants to lose weight fast, and by doing these 5 simple things NOW you can lose up to 5 pounds this week! By devoting just a little bit of time … [Read more...]
Do These Things on Sunday and You’ll Have an Awesome Week!
Why are weekends so short?! By the time you're able to relax, it's time to get back in the swing of things for Monday to start. And don't get me started on Mondays! I am NOT a Monday person. At all. There are a few things you can do to make the week go a … [Read more...]
10 Clever Cleaning Hacks for Lazy Days
Let's face it, hardly anyone enjoys cleaning. We are all busy and we are all looking for ways to cut corners without it looking like we cut corners. I don't know about you, but finding even an hour a week to clean the main level of our house is tough for me! Time-saving … [Read more...]
10 Surefire Ways to Save Money + a free printable to help you stay on track
It is time to tidy up our finances a bit! Let's start by evaluating expenses and getting rid of the unnecessary ones! We all have some areas we can cut back on- even if we think we don't. From cable to dining out, there are small adjustments you can take to save tons of money … [Read more...]
Clever Decluttering Solutions to Organize Your Home Fast!
When my kids were little and I was a SAHM, Summer Vacation is something I both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time. We always had a blast and packed a lot into our summer vacations. The dread? The MESSES. The messes, the bedroom disasters, the toys, and … [Read more...]
12 Essential Beauty Products to Try Today
I will admit, I am a daily makeup wearer- even though I work from home, live in the woods, my husband is gone most of the week and my neighbors (and the UPS guy) probably don't give one thought as to how I look. I don't know why, maybe I just like makeup? What I don't like is … [Read more...]
Creative (and Inexpensive!) Ways to Spend Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is coming up quick this year! We have been so busy that I didn't realize it is next weekend until last night when my daughter asked me what we're doing for Mother's Day. Honestly, I was planning on being at our cottage in Michigan getting caught up on … [Read more...]
The 7 Habits of Truly Happy Women
Recently I began thinking about the people in my life who are truly happy. Unfortunately, in my case, the unhappy seem to outnumber the happy. When I really started to think of friends, family and people I have volunteered closely with in the past who are truly happy people, I … [Read more...]
8 Cheap and Easy Car Hacks That Actually Work
Everyone's car gets a little gross from time to time. Sports, dogs, kids, weekend trips- you name it, they all contribute to making our cars a mess. I find that my car is the worst at the end of the summer and after a long winter. With summer comes beach sand and more dog … [Read more...]
5 Days to a Happier You!
"5 Days to a Happier You!" is our email sign up gift to you! Subscribe here and receive a daily email with super simple steps you can take TODAY to start living your Happiest Life. We promise it is easy, and the best part? It's TOTALLY FREE! Let's get started! Allison … [Read more...]
8 Polite Ways to Deal With People Who Drive You Insane
You know they're out there, the Difficult People, lying in wait to bombard you with their drama or negativity. Next time they pounce, be ready for a quick exit with these 8 helpful tips that aren't rude, but will eventually do the trick. You can't be Happy if you're … [Read more...]
