Shopping. It's what I'm good at. I'm not afraid to toot my own shopping horn. It's how November Sunflower started back in 2009. I was an expert shopper, who found not just great deals, but amazing ways to pay for the goods I purchased with gift cards I earned for free. It's "my thing." I'm [...]
Music is probably the only thing in our family's life that unites us in ways we can't even understand. I'm not a musician, nor do I sing very well. However, there's something about music that calms me, and it can change my mood in a millisecond. I can get into the car in a crappy [...]
I've got color in my hair. SHHHHH, that's between you all, and me. I think I've done a decent job of hiding this information from most people..... okay, I haven't, but humor me, will you?!!! My hair requires products that can help extend the life of my hair color. Now my daughter? Well, she's still [...]
Is your front porch welcoming? The front porch was once the symbol of friendliness, a space where neighbors and friends gathered to wind down after a busy day or drink a glass of iced tea. Now the deck is used by the family as a gathering place, and it is shut off from the neighbors [...]
Again, we're going to reference the big flood of August 2014. It happened in our beautiful finished basement, and destroyed the entire place. We don't have a small basement, and basically the entire thing was finished with beautifully painted walls and wall-to-wall carpeting. I loved it down there, and my office was just the perfect [...]
It's barely reached 60 degrees here in New York. I'm choosing to ignore the chilly temperatures out there, and I'm going to think ahead to summer. Since having kids, my summer fashion has to be recycled every year. I don't get to add too many new pieces, but sometimes I get a couple of things. [...]
Let me tell you, I spend a good chunk of change to color my hair. I used to grab a box off the shelf at my local drug store. Basically, I used whatever coupon was being offered on whatever brand was on sale. It used to cost me $2 with this method, but my hair [...]
Family command center Do It Yourself project for the non-diy people. Our schedules are way too crowded, and things were slipping through the cracks.
Both the kids are in many activities. Much of our time is spent waiting for one kid to finish up, so the other one can go, and vice versa. Waiting around can be a bit of a killer for The Boy. Keeping him entertained isn't the easiest thing in the world. However, his Nintendo 3DS [...]
A public service announcement to all those men out there looking for a great gift for the mothers in their lives: think personal. Actually, a better way of going about finding the perfect gift for the moms in your life is to sit down, and really UNDERSTAND what the moms in your life love! Do [...]
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish a very Happy Easter to all of my community. Thank you so much for your support, and your visits! Did you check out my really cute post about Easter traditions from around the world? If so, what did you think of what happens around the world around [...]
I've hated the green vinyl shutters around one set of windows on my home. I decided to change them, but I had research to do before I started this D.I.Y. project! #diyproject #homeimprovement
I live in this world with two mainstream children. Autism isn't a reality my family of four has had to contend with, however we are directly affected by Autism. How can anyone not be? You may not be aware that you know someone with Autism, or that you know someone who has a family member [...]
Parents always want their kids to have amazing birthdays. Birthday memories are ones that last forever. I still remember the parties my parents would throw for my sister and I. We always had joint birthday parties in March, because my sister's big day was at the end of February and mine was at the beginning [...]
It may not feel like Spring to some of us on the East Coast, but it truly is Spring according to the calendar. Since spring is in the air, my thoughts go right to spending more time outdoors. I want to enjoy the beautiful weather, and not be cooped up in the house after this [...]
Did you catch Shark Tank last night? They had the guy with those t-shirts...you know the ones. The shirts had a state with the word home on it. They are from the home state tshirt company. I've loved those shirts since I saw a friend of mine wearing one in NYC. Well, if you're not [...]
Candy in Easter baskets isn't my favorite thing. The kids receive so much candy from other people, I don't give them any. Instead, my Easter basket ideas are more clothing, and non-candy focused. Is it easy? No. I have a hard time figuring out what to put into the baskets every year. Since I struggle [...]
We don't do much around here to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. My Nana insists we're part Irish. Who knows, she could be right! Australians are a melting pot, just like Americans. We could very well be part Irish. It's what I tell myself as a devour my corned beef, and Irish Soda Bread! Never press [...]
Cleats are the death of hardwood floors. However, walking on cleats off of the field aren't good for cleats. Protecting cleats, as well as floors.
A little over a year ago, I had the most amazing gift given to me. It wasn't given to me by any one person. It was just life giving me a beautiful gift at the right time, and it worked out exactly as it should. It took me a year to be able to do [...]
If you're starting a small business, chances are you're going to be selling something. I'm just guessing there, taking a shot in the dark, that the purpose of your new business is to sell something. It could be a product, it could be a service, it could be your nose hairs (I'm kidding, just checking [...]
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Friendship isn't a big thing. It's a million little things. ~ Author Unknown Isn't it so true? Who said it first? I haven't a clue. However, it's no doubt the truest statement about friendship. Friendship means so many different things to so many different people. In a world where we "friend" on Facebook with people [...]
Does boring girl beauty wear make-up? How can there be boring girl beauty tips for natural make-up from this crazy chick? Well, I do wear make-up....occasionally. I did have my make-up done by a professional for my wedding. Apparently it needs to be done very well, because the pictures are going to need it. I [...]
It doesn't matter what type of business you're starting, the fact is, you'll need a website. People go to the internet to research, and to find, everything. If you don't have a website, most people won't believe your business is legitimate, or worth their time. What's that mean when starting a small business? It means [...]
It's time to discuss our bodies. No, not the birds and the bees, and what all those parts do. If you don't know that stuff already, this might not be the right place for you, yet. Just sayin'. If you do know what all your parts do, let's make sure all those parts are soft, [...]
Beauty. It's something that comes from the inside, right? Isn't that what everyone talks about? I know I tell my daughter that true beauty comes from within, and shines through with a person's actions. However, it's nice to feel beautiful, too. Who doesn't want to look in the mirror and see a beautiful head of [...]
It doesn't matter if your kids are potty trained. It doesn't matter if your kids don't have night time accidents. You think you don't need waterproof PeapodMats, but I'm here to tell you, you do need these fluidproof beauties. Believe it. You think you don't need waterproof PeapodMats, but you do Little Miss and The [...]
If you're starting a small business, branding your business is essential for success. A great promotional item to hand to potential customers is important.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. Our family doesn't get flu shots. We have our reasons, as do the people who get flu shots. However, our family does stock up on Vicks products to be fully prepared for flu season, as well as cold season! There's no guarantee the flu shot will protect [...]
