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Easter is around the corner and I’m having a blast planning out my son’s Easter basket. Last year I prided myself on not including any candy in his basket, and I think this is going to be my new tradition. He will get so much candy from our family, he doesn’t need any more fromContinue reading “Unique Easter Basket Ideas”
I struggle to find cute boys clothes. Girls clothes are so much easier to shop for. Bright colors and prints on dresses – easy! Boys, not so much. However, I’ve been having a ton of luck recently at Target and Marshall’s. Target’s new Cat & Jack line is so darn cute. I love their tablesContinue reading “Hip Lumberjack Look”
My parents and I were looking for a quick over night trip that would be driving distance from Detroit, and fun for my 2 year old son. We decided to do a night in Cleveland and on the way there, stop by Port Clinton to do the drive through African Safari Wildlife Park. Cleveland inContinue reading “Overnight Trip to Cleveland”
Post by fellow Non-Housewife, Justine!If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking to save some extra money when it comes to grocery shopping. Whether that extra money is for the upcoming holiday season, a dream vacation, or just a little money in your pocket, you want to save as much as possible, while still keepingContinue reading “Top 3 Coupon Apps for Grocery Shopping”
A few weekends ago we went to Spicer’s Orchard in Fenton. We are early birds and arrived shortly after they opened. It was still moderately busy but not overwhelming. The kids play area is epic there. $2 for each adult, kids are free. There are several large play structures, swings and slides. The petting zooContinue reading “Fall Fun at Spicer’s Apple Orchard”
My husband and I woke up a few Sundays ago to a forecast filled with rain. Our first instinct: escape the rain. We checked the west side of Michigan and the forecast was clear, so as soon as my son woke up, we jumped in the car and headed west to Grand Haven. It turnedContinue reading “A Day in Grand Haven, Michigan”
Guest post by fellow ‘Non-Housewife,’ Kelly! Ingredients for Kelly’s Homemade All Natural Baby Wipes: 2T Dr Bronner’s Pure-Castile soap (scented or unscented) 2T Witch Hazel (I use Thayers alcohol free aloe formula) 1/2 t Olive oil 10 drops or 2 capsules of Vitamin E 1 1/2 C of water 1 roll of full sheet paperContinue reading “DIY All Natural Baby Wipes”
It’s amazing how much things change after kids, including your monthly box subscriptions. Before kids, it was monthly beauty boxes and accessories, and after kids, it’s all about baby products! Someone gifted me a years membership to Citrus Lane after my son was born and I thought it was the best present. This company actuallyContinue reading “bluum Subscription Review – January box”
I have a lot of friends and family who do an awesome job at incorporating essential oils into their every day life. Personally, I diffuse them. I have given up on candles because of allergies and use oils to make my house smell great. For all of you with kids in school, I’m sure theContinue reading “Essential Oils: DIY Lice Prevention Spray”
I knew that I wanted to return to work full time after my maternity leave was over. I knew I had to at least try it, before I decided to change my career or schedule. Before returning, I put together a list of goals and ‘routines’ I wanted to make sure we stuck to asContinue reading “5 Tips for Maintaining Work Life Balance as a Working Mom”
