Tales Of A Blogging Mommy

             Friendships and relationships have been weighing on many people's minds, lately. Every time I turn around I seem to witness or hear about a relationship or friendship affected by unhealthy qualities. In all honesty, I'm no exception. However, I believe that if people do not become informed about these issues they may spiral out of control. So, I am offering my advice based on what I have learned from my own experiences and from my education in counseling. Relationships make life fulfilling and worthwhile in many ways, but how can you tell if your friendships or relationships are healthy or unhealthy? We all have our issues and insecurities; just as we all have our talents and unique personalities that make us who we are as individuals. The problems arise when there is unequal value and worth for the relationship or the individuals involved, if there is a lack of trust or respect, and if the relationship prevents the continuation of other friendships or activities.

         While, spring is the season known for heavy-duty cleaning around the home, many of you will be getting your homes ready for the holidays or for family visits. I've got a helpful tip on how to get your carpets looking their best in a more natural, and less harmful and expensive way. Instead of using those toxic often allergy inducing carper cleaning products use 3% hydrogen peroxide (diluted or undiluted), which you can buy at the dollar store or for an even better price, at Sam’s Club (you will want at least a couple bottles depending on your carpet space). Hydrogen peroxide is a natural chemical that acts as a disinfectant and can bleach and clean wonderfully. Always test it first, but you may have just found your favorite stain remover! You can also try this recipe that I created, as well. Natural Carpet Cleaner Detergent What you will need: - 1½ quarts of hot (NOT boiling) water - ¼ cup of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (it’s the regular hydrogen peroxide that you can g

           In most parts of the US, yard sale season will soon be coming to a close. However, for those of you currently hoping to have a yard sale before the season ends, this blog post may just be what you need to make this final yard sale really count. As an experienced yard sale shopper & host, I have gained the knowledge of things one should do or shouldn’t do, in order to have a successful yard sale. I don’t know about you, but as a yard sale shopper it is extremely irritating to be looking for signs while driving and have to worry about signs that are too small, pointing in the wrong direction, not written clearly, or overcrowded with information. So, I have come up with five helpful tips to help those planning to have a yard sale make sure it is a successful experience.     1)  Ensure you have sell-able merchandise. True, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure, but if it is broken, beaten, ripped, stained or something that realistically will not be sold it is