Now, I have chatted about being prepared for emergencies before. I've talked about what to keep in an emergency kit in our basement and for us it is mostly games and toys and lights and for us, water (we have well water). I have never really touched on food though. Sure, I have some things canned. … [Read more...]
Health Insurance - Get Covered! #TakeCareChat
August 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I cannot tell you the amount of times Ben and I have conversed about health insurance over the years. It is up there as one of the most important things to consider when accepting a job. Health care coverage is important. Bottom line. This country's health care system is expensive. It is ridiculous … [Read more...]
Memories and Security with Master Lock
August 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Now that we have settled on our new home and are moving in, the realization that school time is fast approaching comes. I was super excited to see that this year we received lists from each of my kiddos teachers. I vividly remember back to school time when I was growing up. My mom always made it … [Read more...]
Festive Gear And Tips To Keep You Safe During Summer BBQ’s
June 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Chances are you are in the thick of BBQ season. I know we are! BBQ's all week long. This summer (well for the first half at least), we are in the confines of an apartment with no grill - gasp!-. We've been lucky enough to have a few friends in our new space that have invited us over to BBQ with them … [Read more...]
Staying Dry AND Active Naturally With Tom’s of Maine Deodorants
June 27, 2014 by 6 Comments
Wanna know a secret? I'm a sweater. Yep. And it doesn't take a nice long run either. A few weeks ago I was reading an article about how the more active you are, the more you sweat. Great, so you want us to be active, and then we will be rewarded by sweating, right? Perfect. Thank gosh for … [Read more...]
Finally Thinking Better About Our Finances
May 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ben and I got married right out of college. We started dating in 9th grade, got engaged the summer after our Junior year at UNH, and then got hitched the October after we graduated (best.party.ever!). We were young and knew very little about "real world" finances. We both had jobs, so that was a … [Read more...]
Three Weeks of a Dental Hygeine Challenge
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I have spent the last three weeks in a "dental hygeine challenge" if you will. Honestly, this should NOT have been a challenge at all. It makes it sound like I am not one for teeth brushing or good dental hygeine. That is not the case at all. But I will say, I am not the best at remembering to floss … [Read more...]
Prom - Remember Those Days?
March 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
I went to prom with Ben. Yep, high school sweethearts in the house! It was perfect. I can vividly remember the night and who Prom King and Queen were (two of the nicest people in our class). I can also remember who we went with, how we got there, and what we did after it (LBI of … [Read more...]
4 Tricky Signs of Sleep Deprivation and Tips that Will Help You Rest Soundly
March 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
So, here is how a normal night goes at our house: Kids go to bed around 8. We head to be by around 10:30 and chat, read, or work for a little longer. By about 1 a.m. at least one of our kiddos is in with us. It is generally the snuggler that comes in first so the first few hours are restful. Then … [Read more...]
How Do You Feel About The Dentist?
February 12, 2014 by 21 Comments
I hate the dentist. Yes, I realize that hate is a strong word and I should probably say that I hate the idea of the dentist. I don't actually hate the person that is my dentist. You see, one time, I was 7 years old. I distincly remember going to a dentist with my mom. I had to get a … [Read more...]
