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4 trustworthy websites to make money from home
When trying to find legitimate ways of making money from home, it is often very difficult to distinguish the true opportunities from the scam websites. There are indeed various easy ways to earn money online. Though most of them won’t make you a full time living income, it might be enough to help yo
Roll Into Spring on New Wheels from Cooper Tires
This post brought to you by Cooper Tires . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. So a couple months ago our van was making some terrible noises. I mean awful, so we took it in to find out what was going on, and we were told we needed four new tires. The tech told us how l
6 Tips to Increase Home Security
Part of the pleasure of being a homeowner is claiming a bit of land and shelter, taking pride in that safe space and adding a personal touch to make it feel like home. This sense of sanctuary is challenged if your security is threatened, so it's no wonder most home shoppers contemplate neighborhood
I Can’t Take the White Walls Anymore!
We moved into our home in April of 2015 just over 9 months ago and I can no longer handle the barren empty walls in it. With 90% of our belongings still in storage back in Omaha, NE, I have been making due with minimal home decor and trinkets. Well, after visiting a friends home last month, I realiz
Holiday Gift Guide – Top Toys for Toddlers
Get them while you can, cause these toys are flying off the shelves! You know how there are always a few toys each year that are the “must have” toy – and the closer you get to Christmas, the harder it is to find any in stock? Yep, been there more than enough times! This year I’ve started early – an
Our Mini Gamers and Yo Kai Watch
This post was sponsored by Nintendo as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Carson and Courtney love video games and we are always searching for ones that we, as parents, feel teach more than just fighting bad guys. So whe
How to Move Safely During Hazardous Winter Months
Few things in life are as chaotic as moving an entire household. If you’re in one of the 39 states in the United States that sees below-freezing temps and snow during the winter, a “difficult move” has a whole different meaning. Staying organized and following these tips will see you and your family
Oh No, Not Another a Migraine
I created this post as part of a campaign by Teva Pharmaceuticals. I received an American Express gift card for participating. I feel it in my eyes first. Everything is too bright and causes my head to drum, a slow drumming throb at first. Then I can start to feel sound. When the sound becomes movem
Pulling Off an At-Home Valentine’s Day Date
Instead of heading out for a stale Valentine’s dinner at an overcrowded restaurant and paying exorbitant prices, do something special for your sweetheart this February 14 th and plan the perfect at-home Valentine’s Day date sure to make your special someone smile. Set the Mood Romance is all about s
Wine and Redbox – The Perfect Quick Gift {FREE Printables}
This post was sponsored by Redbox as part of a program with Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review . I am always looking for quick easy gifts for neighbors, friends and even my older kiddos. Well this year, I knew I wanted to gift a few friends and neighbors wit
One More Graduates High School this Year & Our Jostens Tradition Lives on
This post brought to you by Jostens . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. I can’t believe it, but my once upon time baby boy is graduating high school this year. It seems surreal to me as I can still vividly remember his first day of Kindergarten. The tears he shed when
Homeschooling Preschoolers with Rosetta Stone Kids Reading – LOVE it!
FTC Disclosure – I was given an extended trial subscription of Rosetta Stone Kids Reading to review it with my two preschoolers. The view and opinions expressed here are mine. With a preschooler on the Autism spectrum and the other one so eager to do everything and anything that her brother does, ou
Invicta Challenge – Teaching our Youth About American Heroes
I had the awesome opportunity to review a new game, INVICTA Challenge , it teaches history, leadership and heroes in an incredibly engaging way! INVICTA wants to teach kids about the great heroes and motivate them to be a hero in their own way. They are taking inspiring stories from history and turn
Football Field Dip with Solo Squared Plates – Perfect for Tailgating
This post brought to you by SOLO® Brand Products . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. It is football season, college football season, no, it is Husker season in my house. With Husker football comes tailgating and with tailgating comes me in the kitchen. This is a good
Super Simple Tater Tot Casserole
Over the years I have had a “go to” quick meal that only has 5 ingredients, takes 15 minutes to put together and 30 -45 minutes in the oven. It was always appreciated for both dinner and leftovers the next for lunch the next day. Now my daughter has been playing with some new recipe for a tater tot
Oh My Goodness – Loving the Springfield Boutique Dolls
I am always looking for the perfect doll that won’t break the bank for little miss Courtney, and I found one! The Springfield Boutique Dolls are so cute, and priced at only $21.99 I don’t feel like I have to skip out on accessories or outfits. Courtney has the Alexis girl, blonde haired doll wearing
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss? Make your child’s birthday a memorable one when you add some Seuss sparkle to it. You don’t have to be super crafty or spend a lot of dough, you just need to focus on some fun details and presto! Take a look at how we created a Dr. Seuss birthday party by tying in the fun
Cocktails for the Adult Halloween Party – Fireball Time
For some reason when I think of Halloween drinks, I immediately go to a place of cinnamon, so when coming up with a couple of drinks for a recent Halloween get together, I decided on two Fireball Whiskey drinks. One hot and one cold. Both drinks are incredibly easy to make, and are both quite tasty.
Bacon Crusted Breakfast Pie for the Perfect Family Meal
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods for IZEA . All opinions are 100% mine. When you come together as a family to enjoy a meal, you are not only nourishing your bodies, but also your bonds as a family. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and
Wine Barrels – From Cake Tables to Communion Tables
One of the key elements to making my daughter’s rustic wedding (ok Rustic Chic or Victorian Wedding) look elegant and rustic at the same time was all about incorporating Wine Barrels into the main features of the decor. Purchasing a wine barrel for the wedding seemed a little excessive, so renting o
Setting the Scene – Burlap, Cheese Cloth and Lace For a Rustic Chic or Victorian Wedding
One of the essential components of any rustic wedding is burlap. After a lot of perusing through Pinterest and wedding magazines, my daughter and I knew that we had to make sure that burlap, cheesecloth and lace would be a main decorating element of her wedding. Thanks to BurlapFabric.com we were ab
The Easiest Way to Straighten Ribbon Quickly
Here’s a quick little tip for y’all and one that I use regularly now! If you’re like me and you tend to “collect” all sorts of ribbon, then you probably also run into the problem where it is constantly creased or wrinkled so badly you can’t use it right away for whatever project you’re working on. S
S’Mores Ice Cream Sundaes
I love s’mores, but they are messy, not safe to make with preschoolers and in the Florida hot temps, a hot dessert really isn’t ideal most nights. So I decided to make us some delicious s’mores but focusing on a cold dessert instead. I decided to go with Chocolate Ice-Cream as the base and added my
Idea Gallery for Decorating the Table for Easter
Easter dinner is one of the holidays that setting a stunning and memorable table is important for me. I want my children to remember Easter Sunday as a day of remembarance and love. So our Easter table is usually a little overboard, but the kids like it and I know they will remember the love that we
Skinny Girl Greek Yogurt Hummus Lettuce Wraps
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Skinnygirl. I received a product sample and a promotional item to facilitate my review. It’s not secret that I am on a mission to lose all the weight from the last two babies, steroids and just getting old. Because of this hummus has become a s
Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Welcome to the Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway sponsored by the Daily Globe and hosted by The Parenting Patch . One lucky reader of The Parenting Patch, the Daily Globe, and Homeketeers will win one (1) $25 Amazon gift card. To enter for your chance to win the Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift C
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes & St Patrick's Day Cupcake Topper Printable ~ FREE
When Jess and I were coming up with ideas for articles around St Patrick's Day, I knew I wanted to do at least one cupcake that was infused with booze. And what says St Patrick's Day more than Guinness Stout, Jameson Whiskey and Baileys? Now to put them together into a cupcake, instead of a drink wa
St Patrick's Day Breakfast and Snacks
Are you looking for any easy way to celebrate a little Luck of the Irish with your kiddos this St Patrick's Day? How about about starting their day with Green Cinnamon Rolls, Green Milk and Lucky Charms? So simple and yet so perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day! All are very easy to make. Just
We are Giving Away a Canon Rebel DSLR T3
We are extremely EXCITED to bring you this incredible Giveaway! We have partnered up with a few other bloggers so we could giveaway a Canon Rebel T3 or for those of you who have a camera you love all ready a $400 Amazon Gift Card! Talk about taking professional quality photos at your next party, or
#DisneySide Engagement Party
As many of you know, I was selected to host a #DisneySide party, and when we found out, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. You see, my eldest daughter was planning on coming down for vacation with her boyfriend of 3.5 years. While she thought it was just going to be a vacation and a chance to see f