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Dear Moms,  Okay- I know, I know...you have probably been expecting the other FOUR parts to the "Spring Five Parter." Buuuuut, as all of you know from being moms, LIFE HAPPENED! You guys may remember that I had recently enrolled in school to get my degree in Graphic Arts. OMG! This schedule has been grueling... I have been doing hours of reading and writing papers, discussions, and creating graphics displays and presentations.  On top of all of that, I am working in the beginning phases of a new business venture! Stay tuned for that... 😉Plus, the kids and the house and the dog... lol the list is a mile long and ten miles wide! So, with that being said the other four parts will be underway soon- but they have been updated for the Summer season! I have some fantastic cocktail and meal recipes for you- it's going to be Ah-MAZE-ing! I just had to pop in and let you all know that I have nor forgotten about you all- but,  I have to get some of this li...

Dear Moms, Great morning to you all! Here's hoping that you all had a fabtabulous Mother's Day 2018- mine wasn't the best, but it certainly wasn't the worst. 🙈🙉🙊 My apologies for bot bringing you all a Mother's Day blog to get you ready for the celebration of your moms as well as yourselves; but I am in the midst of studying to get my Associate's Degree in Graphic Arts. My time is very limited as I study, work TWO jobs and get the family's home up to par. I'm working actively on some better tome management strategies to be able to better keep up with you all... No worries! I am so happy to be back with you and giving you the "Spring Download!" This post is going to be dedicated to Spring LOOKS! These looks are not fashion based, but how to bring a bit of spring into your home- with some really great affordable items, new looks at old food faves, and also some of the hottest colors of the season. It's so great how this season brings ...

Dear Moms, Happy Spring! We have made it through to the other side of St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break and Easter. Now, it's on to the Earth Day celebrations and Summertime shenanigans!  My indoor hibernation has come to an end! Although, as I am typing this post; it's 28℉, snowing lightly and there's about a 1/2 inch of accumulation on the ground. Uggghhh..... *checking calendar one more time* Yep, it's says, "Spring." I will admit, this season has some of the most frustrating weather. It will be hot for two days, then back into the deep freeze for four; only to become the surface of the sun on the last day of the week! Pro tip: Layers make it easy to transition from cool mornings, into warm days and back into chilly evenings. Try a nice infinity scarf, accompanying a solid colored long sleeve tee under a blazer with a pair of jeans and a cute chunky heeled, low cut boot. You can swap out after work and spice it up with a sexy stiletto heeled boot; f...

Dear Moms, Beware the Ides of March! Lol did I just give you a creepy azz high school literature flashback? Yes? You. Are. Truly. MY people!! No? Well, you are a much better adjusted human being than I. Because, every time I hear that sentence I think (in rapid succession, almost while hyperventilating): Shakespeare, Sophomore World Lit, DID I DO MY HOMEWORK?! 😱👀😲 Then, I snap out of it. Realize I have loooong since graduated high school, and my undergrad years. #WHEW Now that I have exposed yet another layer of my mental instability, let's get down to business! This week ushers in St. Patrick's Day! This is the date celebrating one of the patron saints of Ireland who ministered Christianity to the Emerald Isle in the fifth century, St. Patrick. Here's the download on St. Patrick. First, he wasn't even Irish. It's believed he was Scottish.  Even though the actual birth date and locale aren't certain, he was born around 375AD by way of Roman parents (liv...

Dear Moms, Howdy! So much happened this past week! Lol wowzers! Let's see what you've missed... 1) I started school on Monday 3/5/18! Yup. I decided to go back to school by accident! It was in the midst of doing some research for my job. Let me tell ya, the sales reps are really, REALLY effective for some of these schools! 😂 Well, I ended up getting my FAFSA done only to discover I had a defaulted student loan. 😱 I then began the relatively easy, and surprisingly, actually painless consolidation process. #ShoutOut to Great Lakes ! (Only took about a month from start to finish) Regardless, I am now an actively enrolled Graphic Arts, "freshman" at Independence University . 🎓 As I was writing this post..  I got some grade updates too! I had been stalking my professor for grades all week! 2) I have been up to my eyeballs in packing materials! Okay...I'm going to come clean guys- I have been doing a whole lot of online shopping. Lol like, Wal-Mart and ...

Dear Moms, So every other day or so, whilst scrolling through my social media accounts (btw are YOU following me on social media? The links will be below, in case you're not!) I see #HACK videos. You know, an easier way to do something that we've been doing for ages- but some genius (and I DO often sincerely mean "genius" in these instances) has figured out how to either make it easier, cleaner, or faster! There are plenty of hacks that I use regularly, that are tried and true... Making my own Febreeze for instance; or how to make your own fabric softener are a perfect set of examples. (I LOVE THOSE two by the by. So much so that I'm sharing how to do it in those links!👆) There are also some things I'm still waiting on one of the geniuses to hack. Things like, getting rid of my under eye circles (for REALS) and actually getting some sleep as a mommy! Hold the phone! *gasp* I have found a couple of hacks to actually help you get some good sleep ...

Dear Moms, So, once again it's cold and flu season. The worst on record in over 30 years. With multiple children and adults having died due to this outbreak. Arctic temps have been plaguing the nation, along with the usual winter blues, energy slumps… Let's face it, this season brings along more issues than Vogue !! One of the best ways to tackle each and every one of these maladies is simply staying hydrated! I KNOW you’re never without your water bottle when it’s hot out; but (oddly enough) it’s every bit as important to keep up that good habit throughout the winter season. Here’s the dish: It helps fend off colds and flu. Staying hydrated boosts your body’s immune function, so sip the day away! H 2 O helps ya heal! If you’re already sniffling and coughing from a cold or even worse, the flu- drinking plenty of fluids can help break up that pesky congestion, actually help your body fight the bug and even aide in soothing your headaches. Water eases digestion...