Whether it is summertime or spring break, I am always trying to find a way to entertain my kiddos. Often that means taking a trip to Starbucks, which can get pricey with 5 kids. Since we haven't won Starbucks for Life, I decided we should start making some of our own Starbucks drinks as a fun way to ... Read More
Life at Home
Starbucks for Life is Back! [Super Secret Ways] to Play for Free & Win
It is that time of year again, the Peppermint Mocha is here, Christmas blend is brewing and the holiday music is cranking in the stores. Starbucks recently announced they are bringing back their Starbucks for Life Game throughout the holiday season. If you haven't played Starbucks for Life it is a ... Read More
3 Simple Dishwashing Etiquette Tips You NEED To Know
*This post is sponsored by Finish, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own* When it comes to dishwashing most people don’t think twice about it. They turn on their kitchen faucet, rinse off their dirty dishes from their dinner in the sink, and then pop them in the dishwasher to be fully ... Read More
How to Create a Chic Home Office Remodel for Under $500
So, with 5 kids currently homeschooling I needed to find a place where I could get my work done. I initially thought I did not need a home office remodel and could work in our outdoor area. But with the temperature hitting 115 (yes, 115) even underneath my patio cover was unbearable. Since I ... Read More
This Will Make You Stop Pre-Rinsing Your Dishes [I’m serious!]
*This post is sponsored by finish, however all thoughts and opinions are my own* Did you know that every time you pre-rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, you waste up to 20 gallons of water per load? Crazy, right? So, you actually help conserve our precious water supply and ... Read More
My Teen Asked What Does Lobster Taste Like? So, here is what I did
I would have thought with all of our travels my kids would have tried most foods. But when my 13-year-old daughter asked, "What does lobster taste like?" I was shocked that she never ate it, in fact, neither had my 14-year-old son. So, with no travels on the horizon, due to the joys of 2020, and now ... Read More
