The Top Five Essential Oils for Homeschooling

Essential oils are all over the internet these days and I have yet to make the leap. My friend Tiffany has been telling me about the benefits that come with using them. She has in fact been using them since 2013. I asked her if she would mind sharing her favorites when it comes to homeschooling. I am pleased to share her top 5 essential oils for use in homeschooling for those looking to get started.

10 Random Acts Of Kindness For Yourself!

With Mother's Day right around the corner, the focus is shifted to us for the day. For many it's a day of gifts, a special meal, or any other way our families can think to show their appreciation.

I'm all for having a day to let everyone else show me that I am appreciated. I am however, also a BIG advocate for reminding women to take care of themselves. I see so often that we are the ones who forget about our own needs. Even when our families try to lend a helping hand or tell us we are burning the candle at both ends, we ignore it. As women we have a natural instinct to take care of everyone before ourselves. Here are my suggestions for 10 ROAK to do for yourself.

5 Ways To Restart A Bad Day!

There are some days where things are not going as planned. Someone is shouting, tired or just grouchy. It's hard to get anything accomplished on these days. Here are five easy ways to walk away from a bad day and get a fresh start:

One Simple Trick to Stop Bad Behavior

After my son developed a bad habit of throwing his toys, or hitting his sister with the toys, it was my mission to correct the behavior before it got to far out of hand. It was a frustrating time because I knew he wasn't a bad kid, he was just behaving badly. I was at a loss on how to correct his behavior until I had the "AH HA!" moment.

Dear Coupon Mom, From Latte Mom

This past Friday I read an article on MoneySavingMom’s Blog. It was about having it together as a mom. I find that most days I can look pulled together, but looks are deceiving. I've had quite a few friends comment before, on how put together I am or how nice the kids are dressed. They are catching me on good days. 


You can find the article that inspired my two part response here.

From Coupon Mom to Latte Mom (Or Not!)

(It's a Frappuccino by the way.)

Fun at the Fair this weekend

We had a great time taking Mr.Man to his first local fair. He really seemed enthralled by all the rides and the movement at the carnival. Mr.Man's serious face is also his interested face. He also got his first taste of some delicious fair food. He had some bits of french fries, ice cream and funnel cake. I know it probably wasn't the best thing to feed him but in moderation I don't see the harm.

He seems to enjoy the loudest rides the best. He also loved all the lights at night. We took him to the pick-a-duck game, where  not only did he not pick a duck, he splashed in the water and soaked me instead.

Here he is with my husband, watching the roller coaster. 

Mr.Man is wearing BabyGAP- both top and bottom if you were wondering. :)