When you get laid off, even when it’s expected it’s still hard. I was laid off last month. I knew it was coming. The last time I was laid off I knew it was coming then too. You just know sometimes. But you can get over it, get to the other side, and find out…
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How to Make Friends When You’re Feeling Lonely
How to Make Friends When You’re Feeling Lonely Feeling lonely is something we all experience at times, and it can be challenging to break out of that solitude and build meaningful connections. In this day and age of social media, feeling lonely is completely normal. If you’re struggling with loneliness and want to make new…
Top 15 items to buy at Aldi based on price
Discovering Value: Top 15 Items to Buy at Aldi Based on Price I have to admit I didn’t use to like shopping at Aldi, but I had to because their prices were so good. I wanted to shop somewhere else. But Aldi has wormed it’s way into my heart where it’s almost the only place…
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: A Comprehensive Guide
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: A Comprehensive Guide As a former first grade teacher I can tell you that the kids that are prepared for Kindergarten do so much better during their school career. Kindergarten is a significant milestone in your child’s life, marking the beginning of their formal education journey. To ensure a…
My review of Brats the new documentary from Andrew McCarthy
Brats: My Review of Andrew McCarthy’s New Documentary Before watching Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s latest documentary, I came across a review on Threads that dismissed it as a bunch of whining Gen X’ers complaining about the hardships of fame. However, after watching it, I can’t help but feel that we must have watched two different shows….
Fun Summer Activities for Moms and Kids on a Budget
Fun Summer Activities for Moms and Kids on a Budget School is out. Have the kids starting using the dreaded b word? Why not think outside the box and do some fun summer time outings and activities. Summer is a great time for moms and kids to have fun together without spending a lot of…
Easy and Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids
The leaves are finally starting to fall around my little slice of Tennessee and you know what that means right? Spooky season is almost upon us! It’s time to start decorating the house, checking out what new horror movies are dropping, and planning Halloween costumes! I always love planning what we are going to wear…
Alternatives for Public School Options in Tennessee
It’s been a rough year already for schools here in Tennessee. It’s been a rough few years for the country as a whole. There are tons of reasons why one might be ready to explore options other than public school for their kids. Let me preface this by saying, this post isn’t intended to knock…
15 Easy Summer Craft For Kids
Summer is quickly approaching. It seems like in no time school will be out, the weather will be bordering on being too hot, and we will all trying to be thinking of ways to get our kids off the Xbox. (I know I can’t be the only one right!?). So I thought I would get…
How often do you need to get your eyes checked?
As a very severely nearsighted mom with a very severely nearsighted daughter this has often puzzled me. How often do you need to get your prescription for your eyes rechecked? I would think if you’re like my daughter and I it would be pretty frequently. The floaters in my eyes alone make me think it…
Reusable swaps to help you stay on track
I’m always trying to think of ways to be more sustainable. I’m not zero waste and never claimed to be but there are ways you can do things that have less effects on the environment. For instance, when we are running the water to warm up for the shower we keep a bucket in there…
15 Simple Storage Solutions To Help Keep You Organized This Year
-A new year is upon us, and what that normally means to me is a nice clean slate to do things differently than the year before. I don’t set “resolutions” per say, I DO however set goals each year. This year my goal of this year is simple…ORGANIZE! I feel like I spend so much…
Till Movie Review an inspiring movie that shouldn’t have happened!
There are so many good things I can say about this movie. Is it hard to watch? Yes. Did they handle everything well (within the framework of telling the story)? Yes! Did I cry? Absolutely. Was it worth it to watch it? Resounding yes. I’ve always had a sort of fascination with this story. I…
Wondering what’s the next big thing for your dog?
I have 5 snuggle bugs that I wake up and take care of each and every day. I love them so much! They are my reason for all the things! You can see them below! And that’s just three of them! I buy them toys and spoil them rotten every day. Dogs are truly our…