Let’s face it, life can get stressful sometimes. With tasks and responsibilities adding up daily, it can be difficult to make treating yourself a priority. While it may not be a priority, it should be. The trouble is, many people see treating themselves as an expensive and impossible to achieve endeavour. It doesn’t have to be either of those things. If you are … [Read more...]
7 Surprising Benefits of a Clean Home
This post may contain affiliate links.While many find it difficult to become motivated to clean their houses, it is important to find ways to motivate yourself. Your home is supposed to be your safe space, a place that makes you happy and keeps you healthy. There are several surprising benefits of a clean home, that many aren’t even aware of. Knowing these benefits can have a huge effect when it comes to … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bean Stew with Beef
This post may contain affiliate links.Delicious, healthy, easy and packed full of protein, this Instant Pot recipe for Bean Stew with Beef is sure to be a hit with your family. Instant Pot Bean Stew with Beef Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 pound beef stew meat 1 onion, chopped 2 Cups mixed dried beans 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups chicken stock 1-2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
10 Habits That Raise Well-Adjusted Kids
This post may contain affiliate links.Most parents are focused on raising their children to grow up to be strong, kind and well-adjusted adults. The truth is though, the path to becoming a principled and ethical adult, begins when your children are very young. Creating habits that raise well-adjusted kids is crucial to their upbringing. When it comes to shaping our children, there are habits that we must create. … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
This post may contain affiliate links.This clean eating recipe for Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies is an easy way to enjoy a special chocolate treat without having to feel any guilt. This recipe is a great alternative to my fan-favourite Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Avocado Frosting recipe. Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Yields: 16 brownie squares Ingredients: ⅓ cup all natural creamy peanut … [Read more...]
20 Passive Income Ideas that Will Improve Your Financial Life
This post may contain affiliate links.Have you heard of passive income? Passive income is income that comes in from a source that you do not actively work on and it is sheer brilliance when you are looking to improve your financial life. Are you looking to improve yours? Are you ready to finally be done living paycheck to paycheck? Are you ready to get off of the never-ending hamster wheel of working … [Read more...]
DIY Unicorn Mini Canvas
This post may contain affiliate links.This Unicorn Mini Canvas is a fun and simple unicorn craft for kids. Kids will have fun creating and showcasing their perfect mini unicorn art in their room. All supplies for the unicorn craft came from Hobby Lobby! DIY Unicorn Mini Canvas SUPPLIES: Sticker EyeLashes Sticker Flowers Mini Canvas Glue Stick Glitter Hearts Gold Glitter … [Read more...]
BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum
This post may contain affiliate links.I recently got sick of all the rugs and the constantly cleaning they required because of our kids and removed them. Honestly it was one of the better life choices I have made in recent years. Now the only carpeting is on our stairs which means we no longer require a massive vacuum to clean up. When I was asked to review a 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum from … [Read more...]
New Children’s Music from Nancy Kopman: “Senses”
This post may contain affiliate links.My kids first fell in love with Nancy Kopman's children's music after I met her at a get-together a couple years ago and brought home one of her CD's. My girls have truly loved singing and dancing along to her previous 4 albums, "I Know I'll Grow....", "The Seasons", "Wonderful You" and "Shadow". Her songs are not only fun and interactive but I know my kids are … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
This post may contain affiliate links.Looking for a quick an easy soul filling dinner for your family? Look no further than this recipe for instant pot cheeseburger pasta! Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef ½-1 cup white onion, finely chopped 16 ounces rotini pasta 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 8 ounce can tomato sauce 3 cups … [Read more...]
What the Konmari Method Didn’t Tell you
This post may contain affiliate links.Marie Kondo’s method of tidying promises a home that is free of clutter and that you will never need to tidy your home this way ever again. While her famous Konmari method of tidying is quite unique, there are a few flaws in this system. Some things she fails to leave out in her method could make tidying using this method, not all it’s cracked up to be. Here is what … [Read more...]
11 Money Saving Hacks To Try This Year
This post may contain affiliate links.11 Money Saving Hacks With the new year, comes new expenses coupled with a new-found desire to save money. While saving money may seem difficult, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there are many money saving hacks out there that can help you to improve your finances and save. Create a Budget – This may seem obvious but creating a budget is the first step to saving money. … [Read more...]
What I Took from Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up Method
This post may contain affiliate links.What I Took from Marie Kondo's Tidying Up Method. Thinking of trying the KonMari method for organizing your home? Check out my tips! Marie Kondo’s method of tidying, also known as the KonMari method, has taught me a lot about the way I should be organizing my home. While many of the tips in her method won’t work well for everyone, there are a few things I took from her … [Read more...]
20 Silly & Fun Drinking Straw Crafts for Kids
This post may contain affiliate links.Looking for inexpensive crafts to make with straws? Check out these 20 silly & fun drinking straw crafts kids! 20 Silly & Fun Drinking Straw Crafts for Kids Straw See-Saw Craft from thecrafttrain.com Adorable DIY Straw Toppers from typicallysimple.com Paper Straw Bracelets from kidsactivitiesblog.com Fun Straw Rockets from buggyandbuddy.com Pretty … [Read more...]
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This post may contain affiliate links.Start your morning right with this delicious and comforting Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal. It's an easy breakfast recipe that will fill you up in the most satisfying way! Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Yields: 6 servings Prep: 5 minutes| Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if … [Read more...]