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The MomAdvice Top Ten of 2014 (Some Behind-the-Scenes Hilarity Too)

Friends, I just want to say a quick thank you for another year of great fun. Next month I celebrate my 11th year in this business and it is still incredible to me that a job I made up (I mean, I really did!) had such staying power. Did I ever think I would still […]

Apron Full of Giveaways 12.09.14

Source: Kitsch N Style,  $36.00   Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week, here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to you and your family! Please let us know if you guys […]

My Top Ten Books of 2014

I still have one more month of reading to go, but I always like to deliver my top ten reads to you for holiday giving and for you to enjoy reading over your holiday break. I have read 47 books so far this year and I read so many incredible books that it is a […]

DIY Holiday Mantel Decorating Ideas

  I can’t believe that the holidays are upon us and, if you are anything like me, the house is just begging you to decorate it for the season. I love beautiful holiday decorations, but I prefer simplicity, affordability, and smart investments that can be used over and over again. In our house, for example, […]

It’s the 3 Little Things: Easy Bun Makers, Perfectly Airbrushed, & Blueberry Happiness

Happy Friday, friends! It was another busy week of crafting and decking the halls at our house. I also stayed up far too late watching Peter Pan Live last night. I thought the cast and the sets were simply phenomenal. What did you think? We had new furniture delivered for our kids rooms last night […]

Freebie Friday December 5, 2014

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week for loads of deals, savings, and freebies! This week MomAdvice has been all about Christmas!! If you’re wanting some gift ideas that are unique you’ll want to check out the MA Gift Guide full of things I’ve loved using […]

Washi Tape Christmas Tree Wall Card Display

Living in a small home means that decking the halls must be minimal and make sense with the flow of our space. I love making a festive home, but lack the space to execute anything too elaborate. We can just say that helps keep us on budget. Squeezing in a tree is always the December […]

How to Make a Yarn Pom-Pom Wreath

I know everyone is very different about their decorating. In my house, I try to only decorate with items that I have handmade for the holidays and that really mean something to our family.  Our home doesn’t have a lot of storage so I have to be selective about what we carry over from year […]

Amy’s Notebook 12.03.14

Source: Up To Date Interiors   Modern nutcrackers made from dollar store supplies. 50 great dark books for the dark days of winter. I am floored by this oversized holly garland to dress up a staircase. Can’t wait to try this perfect grilled cheese with an unexpected ingredient. Five steps toward a more meaningful holiday […]

Exclusive ePantry Offer: Free Method Dish Soap + $10 Shopping Credit + $15 to Charity

I am so excited that ePantry reached out to me to see if I wanted to be a part of their, “Thanks for Giving,” campaign. As I have shared with you before, I am a HUGE fan of ePantry for our family.  In honor of Giving Tuesday, I am partnering with them to offer to you […]