Home + Living

Life at home is a big deal for every mom. The category of home + living features articles about life at home — cleaning, organizing, home decor, etc. — as well as healthy menu plans and recipes, budget hacks, lifestyle inspiration, and the best resources in and around Dallas for living your BEST life!

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Pinterest Round-Up

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It's that time again! There are just too many great ideas circulating around Pinterest not to share! Who doesn't need a good activity to do with their kid? Who doesn't need some kid-friendly home decor to spruce up their...

Mmm Mmm Good.

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Aren't you happy that the colder weather has finally hit Big D?! It has been so nice to break out the Uggs and the sweaters this week! I don't know about you, but this weather makes me want to cuddle up in...

Tasty Memories

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Do you ever hear a song from your childhood and you're instantly transported to a space and time? For me, it's when I hear "What a Feeling" from Flashdance or any Debbie Gibson song and I'm automatically back in my room, dancing...
I’m here to tell you that the best gift you can give to a mommy with a new baby-whether it’s baby #1 or #5, biological or adopted-isn’t a cute outfit or diapers or bottles. The best gift for a...
The last two weeks have left me exhausted.  Between a sick child, being sick myself, plumbing issues, hail damage to our roof and just the daily realm of mommyhood--meal planning hasn't been a top priority.  Thankfully, because I typically...
When you have little ones in a big city, a stroller is an important part of your day. So when it came time to move from our trusty single to a double stroller, it was a big decision! I...
Confession:  My hubby and I are not particularly fond of deli meat.   I mean, we'll eat it if it's covered in gooey cheeses and special sauces but it's not our first choice when asked the question, "What sounds good...
When I first moved to Dallas after college, I was accustomed to a certain amount of laziness when it came to my clothing. In the small college town I had just left, it was normal to go to the...

Are you an Amazon Mom?

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I love saving money. It’s like a game for me to see how much I can save on something. When I had our son, I realized I was entering a whole new world of things to “save” money on...
I enjoy cooking but sometimes it’s a nice break to have someone wait on me and not have to scrape dried applesauce off my own dining room floor.   I’m sure my own mother felt that way many times but...

Pinterest Picks

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Remember when I first posted about Pinterest and what a great time-suck it is? Well if you managed to resist the urge to get addicted to this trend and reap the benefit of other's creativity, I commend you. I'm...
Before having my son, I enjoyed inviting people over. This usually meant that my house would be neat and clean with everything in its place. I’d make sure the bathrooms were freshly cleaned, everything was vacuumed and picked up,...

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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area

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With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.