Did you just make a huge purchase on a new house? Need some DIY ideas for the home? Not to worry my friend because I have you covered! This is such an exciting time. It has been almost 1 year since we bought and moved into our current home. Let’s just say I’ve learned a […]
How to Throw the Best At Home Kids Birthday Party and Survive
If you have decided to throw an at home kids birthday party, the first thing to realize is that it will NOT be easier than going to a party place. However, there are tons of reasons to keep the party at home. It could maybe even be more fun.
Back To School Safety Checklist
Yes, it is time to think about back to school safety. Though my Northern friends are just getting comfortable in their summer routine, folks down South are already in the back to school hustle. Hurry to catch the bus. Hurry to finish homework. Hurry to eat dinner, take a bath, and get to bed because […]
Keeping Kids Safe | 3 Tips for Safety at Home
Keeping kids safe is a full time job. And finding ways to maximize their safety at home is crucial. Kids like to do things like touch, taste, explore, and obviously have no regard for how dangerous something can be. In the coming months, look for more articles on keeping kids safe as I’ve partnered with […]
My Cascade Mommy Playdate + Giveaway #cascadeshiningreviews #DDDivas #sponsored
This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. “Cascade Platinum delivers Cascade’s ultimate clean for dishes.” That’s the line I got from my friends at Double Duty Divas when they asked me to try it […]
Let @Kmart help you win back your fort this Spring #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own.Nothing says “Spring” to me more then the first time I get to open the windows and air my house out. But then all that sunshine starts to illuminate all that’s wrong with my house. The toys need to […]
Submissions now being accepted for Holiday Gift Guide
Submissions for the 2013 edition of the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide are now being accepted! For brands and businesses interested in getting their product or service in front of thousands of moms, the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect fit. The Gift Guide will include separate posts for Gifts for Him, […]
A Skeptic Tries Cascade Platinum #MyPlatinum
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I hate doing dishes. I hate it even more when I have a dishwasher that is supposed to be washing them but doesn’t get them […]
New Container Store Opens in Atlanta
The desserts tasted as good as they looked! You may not know it by looking at my house but I love organization. When things are strewn about and not in their places it just makes me…anxious. So when I received the fancy invitation to the opening of the new Container Store in Atlanta’s Buckhead […]
Pray for the best, Prepare for the worst: Lessons in home ownership
In 2005, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I bought a condo in Chicago at the height of the real estate bubble. I didn’t know the first thing about the nitty-gritty parts of the home buying experience. I just loved the unit, the view and the proximity to everything. So I signed on the dotted lines (all […]
