In some households, “leftovers” is a dirty word, but not mine. In fact, my people prefer some of my dishes on the second or even third day. That’s because I’ve mastered the art of second-day suppers.

Our family LOVES soup, especially in the Fall and Winter; however, my stepdaughters always want chicken noodle soup. I jazz it up a little bit differently each time, but it is still a boring soup to me unless you need the comfort when you are sick, so I am always looking for soup inspiration.

I have seen a new trend that is the opposite of tie-dying, and instead uses bleach to remove the color, so I thought bleach dyeing would be a fun project to try.

These days, you can order almost any type of product through a subscription service. From food subscriptions, touting claims that they will save money in wasted groceries and precious time shopping, to beauty and lifestyle subscriptions promising a few moments of self-care, there’s almost nothing you can’t get delivered. But are they really worth it?

I was quickly overwhelmed, but knew I needed something… and I needed it fast! So, what do I do?  I go to one of my trusty virtual moms’ groups and write a post looking for gate recommendations, and any other baby-proofing items they love.

Whatever your bookish behaviors, we can agree that books are important. But buying books gets expensive, which makes borrowing a great option. Here are 7 ways to get free books. 

I realize I am in the thick of it, and most people would understand if I did not shower, cook, walk, eat, or do anything besides care for these tiny humans.

I am an imperfect stepmom! I think all stepmoms are imperfect, just as are parents, but there seems to be more of an eye on stepparents because someone else’s children are our responsibility at times.

Because of the frequency of hacks and stolen data, a good, protective method is to freeze your and your family’s credit (and it’s now FREE to freeze!).

My husband is a competitive triathlete, and keeping him fed is important. My two step-daughters also love to eat; one is pickier than the other, which is always a challenge, but they like most of the tasty meals that we prepare at home.