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Tax Tips for Work at Home Moms

Taxes are an unfortunate part of life. And before I continue with this post, let me also say: I could have called this tax tips for bloggers. I was almost going to but I want to start getting into the mindset of being a work at home mom. Not that blogging isn’t the bread and butter of what I do (because it is) but because I plan on expanding beyond blogging in 2018. So, with that out of the way, let’s get back to that dreaded topic of taxes. We all know that we have to pay them, but how can those who are self employed and work at home, make the most out of taxes? Today I want to share some tax tips for…

Money Matters

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday Better?

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If you should decide to test the waters this year when it comes to shopping on Thanksgiving weekend, you may be wondering when it’s more worth it to shop. Maybe you want to shop on Thanksgiving evening or you may enjoy Black Friday for the sales and experience. Or, maybe you’re like me and can’t wait for Cyber Monday. I love shopping from the comfort of my own home whenever possible, so Cyber Monday has been one of the best things since sliced bread. But which is better when it comes to deals and savings? Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better for shoppers? Let’s take a look. This post makes use of affiliate links Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Everyone seems to have an…

Every Day Life

How to Hold on to Hope When It Seems Hopeless

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This post is sponsored by Sony and FindYourInfluence but all opinions and personal stories are mine alone. Have you ever had a moment in your life when you wanted to give up? I mean, you knew that you still had to go on existing. Because it was just how it had to be. But with everything else, you were just ready to give up? I’ve been there. Many times over. It was one of the reasons why the song Tin Man by Miranda Lambert really struck a chord with me. I’m a huge fan of the movie, The Wizard of Oz. There are so many themes and I love the music. It’s been a long time favorite movie of mine for many years. In so…

Health and Wellness for Moms

Easy Ways to Treat Your Eczema at Home

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Thanks to Gold Bond and Blog Her for sponsoring this important conversation! I remember the first time it happened. I was in my teens and had an itch that I just needed to scratch on the back of my knee. That same itch happened on the inside of my elbow and then on my neck. Before I knew it, I was scratching like crazy to try and find relief. And then I stopped scratching and looked. What I saw was particularly mortifying for a teenage girl as I’d developed red, bumpy (and still incredibly itchy) patches where I had just been furiously scratching. Now, of course, I know that I have eczema. Maybe it shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise as I’ve always…

Health and Wellness for Moms

Easy Ways for Healthier Grocery Shopping

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I have a confession to make… trying to find a balance between frugality and healthy, especially when it comes to groceries, has not been easy. I enjoy the convenience of canned foods but I’ve also become more mindful about reading labels. I have to be mindful about labels because of my migraines. And I can definitely feel the difference when I have foods that are packed with preservatives and artificial flavors. But, I also don’t have an unlimited grocery budget to be able to afford the healthy food that I would love to have in my daily diet. So how do I grocery shop for health while still staying in my budget? Here are a few easy ways for healthier grocery shopping that we’ve started…

Health and Wellness for Moms

How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

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Stroke does not discriminate based on age, gender, or race. It can happy to anyone at anytime. But would you know how to recognize the signs of a stroke? With thanks to Blog Meets Brand and the American Stroke Association for sponsoring this conversation, we are bringing you this important information. The good news, however, is that recovery is possible. And the sooner that you can recognize the signs of a stroke, the sooner you can treat it. But how do you know what to look for? The American Stroke Association has a well known song to help you out: F (face drooping) A (arm weakness) C (Speech difficulty) E (time to call 911) To the tune of the Y.M.C.A. Check it out on YouTube!…