Homemade 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese on the Stovetop

Homemade 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese on the Stovetop

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This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you like macaroni and cheese? It’s one of our favorite foods and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. And sure, it’s just as easy to buy a boxed mix but why not make it from scratch? I recently tried out a twist on a favorite recipe for a four cheese macaroni and cheese on the stove. And when I say 4 cheese? I mean 4 cheese. It makes for a cheesy but not overwhelmingly cheesy dish that’s ready in less than half an hour. Serve it on the side, for a quick lunch option, or make…

We had an absolutely amazing birthday experience at Chuck E Cheese's with my autistic daughter.

Advice and Tips for Planning an Autism Friendly Birthday Party

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It has been years since my autistic daughter has had a birthday party outside of the home. We usually keep our celebrations small because it’s more convenient for her. Especially with her birthday being in the summer and less likelihood of guests showing up. That and it’s difficult for her to make friends. Because of that, her birthday parties are at home with family. This year, however, I wanted to try something different. Here are my advice and tips for planning an autism friendly birthday party. We’ll start, of course, with picking a location. You know your child best, but things to keep in mind include: Of course, these are things that you’ll want to keep in mind when planning a birthday party for any…

How To Make Make Money When You Declutter

How To Make Make Money When You Declutter

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Inside: More clutter = more stress. If this is something that you’d like to conquer, I would invite you to take a look at this post and follow these tips for how to make money when you declutter.  I enjoy having a clean, uncluttered home but as an autistic & ADHD adult that isn’t always possible. I also like money. I’m not a materialistic person but money does help, you know? Just in terms of having a little bit extra. I don’t want to be rich, in a financial sense. I’d rather be rich otherwise. And I’m working on that. It’s nice when something that we’re already working on contributes in other ways. For example, how to make money when you declutter – win, win right?…

Though you may do it with the best of intent, are you secretly stashing when you mean to declutter?

Are You Secretly Stashing?

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When you’re in the process of decluttering an area or in the midst of a cleaning spree- stop for a moment and ask yourself- are you secretly stashing? Maybe you’re stashing and you just don’t realize it. Maybe you have minimal notification of people coming over and you’re stashing at the last minute with the back of your mind telling you- I’ll get to it later. Learning the clear cut difference between stashing and decluttering, changed my home management skills for the better. Let’s take a look at the difference between stashing and decluttering. What Is Stashing? Stashing is the process of putting stuff inside of boxes or other convenient storage areas. Drawers, closets, the bathtub and even the stove are common places you might…

One Simple Step to Better Home Security for a More Restful Sleep

One Simple Step to Better Home Security for a More Restful Sleep

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This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. All opinions are my own. If you’ve been here in the past, then perhaps you know that my autistic daughter has wandered from home. Not once, but twice. Once when she was younger and then again several years later. And while this hasn’t occurred since, it’s still one of my biggest concerns. And of many things that interferes with my getting a restful night of sleep. With my thanks to Iris by Lowe’s for sponsoring this conversation, I want to share with you one simple step to better home security (so you can get a more restful night of sleep). But wait Kori – you can’t be serious. One little box really makes that much of a difference? Yes,…

Where to Find Sensory Friendly Clothing for Your Autistic Child

Where to Find Sensory Friendly Clothing for Your Autistic Child

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This post has been sponsored by Zappos but all opinions are my own. One of the biggest struggles when it comes to parenting an autistic child, is finding sensory friendly clothing. My daughter, for example, does not like tags and prefers to wear her clothes inside out. Not a big deal. I don’t really care (nor does her school) if she’s wearing her clothes inside out. Still, we wanted to find options for her that would look the same and still be comfortable. This conversation is sponsored by Zappos – where we found some awesome new sensory friendly clothing options. In addition to being sensory friendly, I also look for clothing that is easy for her to put on. We’re working hard on increasing her…