Saving Time and Money Through Organization
Customizing Overalls, Shorts, and Jeans – Great for School Spirit, Homecoming, and More! As I’ve mentioned a time (or two hundred), homecoming is a big deal in Texas. One of my favorite traditions is wearing overalls on game day. These aren’t just any overalls, they are larger-than-life, loud and proud, and full of school spirit. There are even companies who actually professionally decorate them for you. My daughter is a
Mental Moments vs Mental Breakdowns I’m going to keep this short, sweet, and to the point! Brevity is not my strong suit, but I have had the most exciting and exhausting week with all of the MANY homecoming activities and events of the past week. We all had fun taking part in the traditions that root us to our community. Many memories were made painting overalls, exchanging garters and mums,
The View from the High Road is Always Better I spoke to my sister-in-law yesterday and got some great news. Her family is coming for Thanksgiving. I know many of you don’t necessarily enjoy the company of your in-laws, but I do…These are even my EX-in-laws. I am thankful to say that I have been able to maintain great relationships with my ex-husband’s family, and we have been divorced for
Feeling Overwhelmed? 6 Ways to Regain Control of Life Honestly, I’ve come to the realization that I have somewhat let myself go over the past few years. It’s not something I really want to admit, and I’m certainly not proud of it. I’ve put on some weight, stopped eating as healthy as I used to, and have drastically reduced the time I spend exercising. Reality smacked me in the face
8 Easy Ways to Save Money at Home I have yet to meet a single person who wishes he had less money, except The Notorious B.I.G who rapped about it in “Mo Money Mo Problems” In all fairness, my statement still holds true as I never met Biggie Smalls, and this song was released posthumously in his “Life After Death” album (If you’re in the mood to get up and
Thoughts and Prayers Versus Actions One of our readings this week at church was James 2:14-18, and it really stirred something in me. The scripture says: What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you
Go-To Weeknight Recipes A friend of mine recently asked her Facebook friends for advice on their go-to meals that everyone enjoyed, and I picked up some fantastic new recipes to try. As much as my family gets sick of eating the same things (except spaghetti with Italian sausage meat sauce), I tire of making the same things. We all get a little bored sometimes. I thought I would share some
What to do with all of those School Supplies? I attribute back to school time with an overwhelming enthusiasm for organization. I’ve been out of school for AGES, and I honestly miss getting the Crayola 64 pack of crayons with the built-in sharpener. Why hasn’t the Trapper Keeper made a comeback? What an organizational specimen, especially when it was covered in scratch-n-sniff stickers! My children are a little old
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey One year ago, Hurricane Harvey unleashed unprecedented fury on our community here in Texas. The anniversary has brought back the stress and trauma we experienced back into the present. This storm caused $125 BILLION in damages, second only to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Some parts of the Houston area were hit with over 50 inches of rain! I have never in my life been so
Sharpen Your Knives with What?! Since it’s still early on in the school year, I’m trying to be a good mom and make Pinterest-worthy sandwiches for my children’s lunches. Fancy rolls, deli-meat piled high, (maybe a little bacon to take it to the next level) fresh cheese slices, perfect lettuce, and juicy tomatoes – nothing is too good for my little sweeties. (By next month, they’ll be getting peanut butter
Cleaning is Like Eating a Salad I picked my daughter up from school the other day, and as we chatted on the way home, I told her I had been cleaning all day but still wasn’t finished. She remarked that cleaning was like eating a salad. Immediately, I got the reference and decided she may just be one of the most clever people I know. When I eat a salad,
Make Meals with Kroger Deals School in in full swing for us, and time and money are in short supply! We plan menus to save time and shop the sales to save money. Cooking enough meat to repurpose in another meal is a huge time-saver. Give these tricks a try to free up time to help with homework and money to pay for school supplies. Check out these deals from
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