Two weeks before Christmas, the kids had 2 snow days. Last week we also had 2 snow days plus MLK Day. Snow days have always been a family affair around here. My husband is a former-English-teacher-now-school-administrator. He’s always had the…
Tag: housekeeping
The Tale of the Exploding Soda #PolarVortex
Polar Vortex? Is this the official name of the storm? I haven’t done much digging…digging around to find the exact name or digging out from the snow. Instead I’ve been hunkered down enjoying the snowfall one minute…usually when hunkered down…
From Drab to Fab with the @Sears Furniture Collection
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post through the Social Media Chicks influencer network. I am a Sears Holding Corporation blogger, though all opinions are my own. From time to time my husband and I will talk…
How About a Spot of Tea for National Hot Tea Month? #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a selection of Salada and Red Rose teas as part of this campaign. The views expressed in this post are my own. You would think that coming from England I would be a tea drinker. I’m…
3 Tips for Home Energy Saving from @NRGEnergy #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a Redskins jersey, a Redskins scarf, two NRG mini footballs, and a Home Depot gift card as part of this campaign. The views expressed in this post are my own. As if shedding a…
Bringing a Touch of the Cat’s Meow Village to Your Home #catsmeowvillage
Disclosure: I was sent a $50 gift code with free shipping to facilitate my review. My review is part of the TGP Media Group campaign on behalf of CatsMeow.com. The views expressed in the post are my own. I’m not…
5 Tips for Getting Kids Involved with Chores #home #organization
I wish I had jumped on the chores bandwagon when the children were small. The earlier you start assigning chores to your children the better, right? My little ones always wanted to help me clean or fold laundry…even if I…
5 Tips for Decluttering Your Home To Create Space #Organization
I never post before photos. Too scary. I don’t want reveal the clutter of my home. As I said it is TOO scary. But today I am doing the unthinkable posting a couple of before photos. The first photo is…
No More Cricks in the Neck…Gel Pillow and Topper Giveaway!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Mornings have never been my friend. I can count on the fingers of one hand times I have woken up without an alarm clock. Waking up early on school mornings is something I must…
Start Your Holiday Shopping Early @Kmart with #KmartLayaway
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own. Layaway was one of new terms I learned when I moved to the United States. The shopping experience in England was so VERY…
