How to Create a Smarter Cleaning Schedule

I would love to tell you that I clean on a daily basis, but that would be a flat out lie. I try to clean on a daily basis but that doesn’t always pan out how I would like. As I’d once read on the internet, cleaning with children around is like brushing your teeth with a mouthful of Oreo cookies. But that’s not for lack of trying. For me, it’s a matter of creating a smarter cleaning schedule. Sometimes trying to clean during the day, when she’s wide awake, makes absolutely no sense. I might get something done but I won’t get it all done. That’s all well and good but what else can I get done daily to help make the rest of…

Simple Steps I’m Taking to Improve My Blogging Productivity

Simple Steps I’m Taking to Improve My Blogging Productivity

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveYourPC #CollectiveBias I never quite knew what I would be getting into when I decided to take the steps to becoming a professional blogger. Don’t get me wrong- there have been plenty of ups and downs, and a lot of learning along the way. And by a lot, I really do mean a lot. Between social media, blogging networks, and technology changes; there’s always something new to learn. One of the biggest things for me was learning how to manage my productivity as a work at home mom while still balancing life. Making the most of the time that I have as opposed to trying to cram everything…

Goal Setting Ideas for Work at Home Moms

Goal Setting Ideas for Work at Home Moms

Setting goals is important for me- both in my business and in my personal life. I’m a goal oriented person and I like having something to work towards. We’ll talk later about setting reasonable, manageable, and achievable weight loss and fitness goals. That’s not to say that you couldn’t use these goal planning sheets for something other than your business, of course. But since this post is about goal setting for work at home moms this particular set of sheets was created with that in mind. Why Goal Setting is Important for Work at Home Moms Most successful women create a set of goals that they strive to reach, which helps them stay on track as they work toward success. Without setting goals and applying…

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

This post was sponsored by the National 4-H Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The holidays usually mean over-indulging in delicious food. I know that I’m plenty guilty of that, but this year, more than ever; I want to make it a year of healthier decisions. And not only that, but long-lasting healthy decisions that carry over from year to year. That includes the food that we eat and that also means the food that everyone eats. Because really, it’s not just about me or Kyle. It’s also about the kids. Here are just a few ways for how to have a healthy holiday meal this year (and all year round)….

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 18 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuitWithSupport #CollectiveBias I want to be real with you. And by real, I mean incredibly real. I have struggled with smoking cigarettes for years. I was nicotine free my entire pregnancy and up until my youngest turned 3 1/2. I was proud of this because before that, I was a half a pack a day smoker. It wasn’t a habit, this was an addiction. It was part of my everyday life. It was also part of my coping mechanism when I just couldn’t handle the daily stress and anxiety. Caffeine and nicotine. But I really…

Fall Fun Ideas to Keep Your Family Outdoors

Fall in the Northeast is such a beautiful time of the year. While I won’t say that it’s my favorite season, it’s definitely up there. Granted, there are only four seasons, but Fall is probably my second favorite if not my favorite sometimes. Especially after moving to Albany. It took me a little while to accept it and really look at the surroundings. But once the leaves start to turn? It is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many things to do in this area aside from leaf peeping though. Here are just a few fall fun ideas to keep your family outdoors.   #advertisement I received compensation from Dr. Scholl’s® to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #CustomFitRelief #DrScholls Of course, my…