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I decided to get my face Holiday-ready with bliss Multi-‘Face’-Eted All-In-One Anti-Aging Clay Mask. Lately I’ve barely had time to wash my face daily so my complexion has been total crap. What, you are surprised I don’t have time to wash my own face once a day with 3 children, one of them being a…
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Zarbee’s Naturals. I received a product and a promotional item to thank me for participating. It’s that time of year again when it’s time to build up your immune system and give it the support it needs to keep you healthy during ebola flu…
I have three children, one of which is 6 months old and is exclusively breastfed. I nursed both my older children from birth to age 2, so I have spent 4 1/2 years breastfeeding thus far! Because of this, a lot of my wardrobe is nursing friendly and I spend a lot of time looking…
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Touchstone Crystal.. However, all opinions expressed are my own. You really can work from home and be a mom and housewife all at the same time! I started The Fashionable Housewife blog in 2005 to help pass the time while my husband was finishing college. I had…
In honor of my baby turning 6 months old today, I decided to share my birth story with you. I’ve been procrastinating writing my birth story because I wanted to write it out like an actual story but I haven’t had time to do that (with three children, go figure!). But instead of waiting any…
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Anheuser Busch via Mode Media. I unexpectedly had to host a dinner party for a couple unexpected guests last week and only had one day’s notice to prepare, which with three children was no small task. After assessing what was in the fridge, I decided to make Chicken Chipotle…
It takes enormous resolve to admit to yourself that your marriage isn’t working, and to finally tell your spouse how you feel. Once the dam bursts, though, it can be difficult to stop yourself. You can feel an enormous sense of urgency to move as soon as possible and put an end the marriage….
I don’t know how I survived the last 7 years of motherhood without a video baby monitor. No, this is not an unnecessary “luxury”. A big, expensive stroller is an unnecessary item that everyone registers for and then barely ever uses. A video baby monitor is something you will use everyday if you have one!…
If you are considering making the switch to cloth diapers, there are a few things to consider… First, check out our list of Top 5 Must-Haves for Successfully Cloth Diapering Your Baby because you need more than just diapers! Secondly, remember that you will save LOADS of money by cloth diapering and don’t let anyone…
I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. World Prematurity Day is November 17th! That might not mean anything to you, but it does mean something for many families all across the world who…
It can be difficult getting your teenager to get of bed in the morning, never mind encouraging them to write up a CV, apply for jobs and don a uniform every weekend for eight hours of work. You might be shuddering just at the thought of suggesting the above to them but…
I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Littlest Pet Shop. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. My 7 year old daughter loves Littlest Pet Shop and has watched every episode on Netflix! When we got the opportunity to review…
Img Source: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/32/65305733_40616b7e56_b.jpg All of us have a few things that create maximum clutter in our homes. While cleaning up prior to festive seasons or before a house party, you will notice that most of the mess arises from a few sources. Haywire toy storage, poorly organized wardrobes, truant pet supplies and wandering bills and…
I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Mustela. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. Mustela has been a skincare expert for over 60 years now and they are the top Baby Skincare brand in Europe. If you haven;t heard…
First off, I love Etsy because you can find a “cooler version” of just about anything you could possibly be looking for. Whether it’s Christmas decorations, wedding centerpieces, jewelry, artwork or even cloth diapers, you’ll always find something awesome on Etsy that you won’t see in your local department store. So naturally, when I went…
Last weekend, me and my family went hiking at Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH. The fall foliage is great here in New England this year. The leaves were amazing, the weather was perfect and thankfully there weren’t a ton of people on the mountain. Thank goodness for my Boba carrier because obviously babywearing…