Samples are a great way to shake things up.  There are lots of sites online that offer free samples to subscribers.  Free samples are also a way to save money on lots of items I already use.  From shampoo to face creams, samples are a way to save money.  Especially when you travel or just use the i…

My two handsome guys Life has become this delicate balancing act for me during the past couple of years.  Juggling work and home is not easy, but I'm determined not to let life become a miserable stress magnet.  And over the past few months, I have embraced the power of choices. I've …

Watching our little man grow We didn't really plan to have an only child.  I had always thought that we would have at least 2 children until it almost didn't happen for us.  At 41, we are very blessed with our miracle baby and are blissfully happy with one. However, after the NICU and…

Boon bath storage whale Bath time and its accessories certainly add to the amount of baby gear in the house.  In a small house, storage is at a premium.  But, in any house, organization is key.  One thing that has kept me sane with the mountains of gear in our small home is organization.  For e…