Recently I posted about Mother's Day...and how for some people Mother's Day isn't picture perfect. I dare say that none of our lives are picture perfect. What we have instead are people in our lives who make the days wonderful (or not so … [Read more...]
Sometimes Mother’s Day Isn’t Picture Perfect and is Dysfunctional Instead
There are days that slam you in the face and remind you that your family is less than perfect. Sometimes it feels like holidays were invented for torture. Mother's Day was yesterday. Everywhere you looked there were constant reminders that it … [Read more...]
My Dirty Shower Secret And How We Solved It
Nobody really likes to admit that their house is messy. We live in a little bubble of perfection where we are each perfect and there is nothing we need to do to improve ourselves or our homes. Rrrriiiiight? Wrong! I am far from perfect and … [Read more...]
Post Surgery Update: Successful Sinus Surgery (Including Septoplasty)
Ten days ago on Friday I had surgery on my sinuses...then we went on a short spring vacation. For anyone who wants the lowdown of sinus surgery, here you go. I tried to not be graphic, but I did have surgery, so there is the word blood … [Read more...]
I am in Sinus Surgery Right Now
Ahh, the beauty of being able to schedule posts for a time after you write them is wonderful. I am in sinus surgery right now (10:00 on Friday)....or should be in surgery. I think the only thing that will put a stop to this operation is if I … [Read more...]
Mom First, Blogger Second
This week has been super busy for me and I realized that I am a mom first and a blogger second. I type up deals and find ways to save money because it is something that I truly enjoy doing. I also really love my role as mom. This week seems like I … [Read more...]
Our Family Favorites: Kids in Motion
So I have a whole series of posts about Our Family Favorites written in my head. However, finding the time to actually sit down and type these posts has proven an issue. There just aren't enough hours in the day. As a preschool teacher I … [Read more...]
A Must Read Book: The Unhealthy Truth
In a world of Facebook influence I recently bought a book that has changed the way I think about food. I used to not care one bit about what I was putting in my body until I had children. Little Sister has eczema and I can't help but wonder what … [Read more...]
My Kroger Mega Trip: All, Daisy, Eggo, and More
I have been hunting all over for the freebies and Finish Dishwashing Detergent for the Kroger Mega Sale, without luck. Since I had my coupons with me I went ahead and did another set of 10 items. The Mahatma rice is NOT part of the Mega Sale. … [Read more...]
My Kroger Mega Trip: Wheat Thins, Reach, Wholly Guacamole
The Kroger Mega Sale has a lot of really good items that our family likes to eat. I went on my first Kroger Mega Sale Trip yesterday and bought 13 items for $6.65. The bananas and Odwalla smoothies were not part of the Mega sale. 01/23/13 … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more