Raising a Family

Happy Birthday Vanessa (Jennifer) Gloria

The alarm popped up on my phone this morning – Jennifer Wildermuth’s birthday is today, wish her a happy birthday! Two years ago, that message would have brought on a flood of tears. You see, Jennifer is my niece. The niece that my sister had at a very early age,

Reviews

Prize Candle Review

Disclosure: I received a Prize Candle to review as part of a campaign with Tastemaker Moms. I received no other compensation for this campaign. All opinions below are my own and may differ from your own experiences and those stated in this post. Okay, I have to admit, I have

Raising a Family

Happy Sister Day

I remember the day my mother told me that she was pregnant with my sister as though it were yesterday. I prayed and prayed SO HARD for a little sister, waiting with bated breath for the day when mom got the ultrasound to tell her if it was a boy

Income and Expenses

Bonobos Summer Sale: Extended to Aug 3rd!

Style shouldn’t be complicated and looking your best doesn’t need to be hard. Bonobos was created to help with both, offering well-crafted, great-fitting clothing paired with a top-notch shopping experience that’s simple and painless for men’s fashion. Plus, shop the 60% Off Summer Sale at Bonobos with code BIG30. Hurry,

Tax-Free Holidays 2014
Education

Tax-Free Holidays for 2014

Tax-Free Holidays for back-to-school shoppers can save you a pretty penny with anywhere from a 4 to 7 percent savings on supplies and clothing!  Why Should I Shop Now? If you have multiple children, or a long list of school supplies you need, then you know that being able to

Tips for Children Navigating Divorce
Parenting

Tips for Children Navigating Divorce

My parents divorced when I was just a toddler, my brother barely out of diapers yet. The issues that came about due to my parents divorce had lasting consequences on my brother and I, and I swore that I would not repeat the process with my own children. Unfortunately, my

Joss and Main Coastal Living
Income and Expenses

Keeping it Coastal with Joss and Main

Much as we hate to admit it, summer is rapidly coming to a close and the end of the summer pool parties are being planned, those last vacations are being taken, and mom and dad are turning their thoughts to all things back-to-school. If you love coastal living and decorating