Ahhhh, sleep. As parents, we all want it, we all struggle from time time with getting it, and we all have one goal in mind, get our kids to not only sleep through the night, but with ease. Here is how to create the perfect bedtime routine. I have had 20 years of parenting experience so far (gahhhh that sounds so old lol), so I've had my fair share of not so good sleepers. With that being said, I have found tried and true tips that not only seem to help little people with sleep, but to … [Read more...] about How to create the perfect bedtime routine
Archives for February 2020
My Top 10 Essential Oils
We've been using Young Living essential oils in our home since 2013. I actually had to look that date up because it's been such a long time. I started to dive deeper into more holistic ways of treating sickness in our home when a friend of mine was going to a small gathering to learn all about this "witch craft" as my husband calls it. No, he's not being serious, he does it to make me laugh, I was hooked. He will be one of the first people to tell you that these little oils not only work, but … [Read more...] about My Top 10 Essential Oils
January Financial Roundup
It's finally here. The moment where we're under 50k. Every moment, every sacrifice is going to pay off and I will shout from the rooftops when it happens. Here is our January financial roundup. If you're new here, let me get you up to date. We have been following Dave Ramsey's baby steps for a long dang time, but up until July of 2019, we did it "Dave-ish." Anyone who follows him knows what that means, but for those who don't, we didn't go all in. That is until last year. I was … [Read more...] about January Financial Roundup
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup. There are so many studies out there about this little miracle dark purple berry, but it can be pretty expensive when you go to purchase it. That and the fact you go through that tiny 4oz bottle fast when you have little sickly children in the house. A few years ago I started researching more about making my own and gave it a go. It's so dang easy, you make so much more, and it really does work. Here are the steps to make your very own homemade elderberry syrup right at … [Read more...] about Homemade Elderberry Syrup