How I Saved Hundreds Building My Own Porch Swing (And You Can Too!)

If your dishes have been coming out of the dishwasher with little bits of food stuck on them, cloudy glasses, or that weird “not quite clean” look, there’s a good chance your dishwasher isn’t actually the problem. The real culprit might be hiding at the bottom of the machine. Most people have no idea their …

It’s time to add another cookie recipe to your baking list for the holidays. Today, we are sharing with you a Mini Crumbl Golden Oreo Cookie copycat recipe. Even though Golden Oreos weren’t introduced until 2004 (nearly 92 years after the original Oreos were debuted), they are one of the more popular flavors of the …

Let’s be honest—cleaning the bathtub is one of those jobs most of us put off for way too long. It’s easy to ignore a little soap scum here and there until one day you walk into the bathroom and realize your tub looks like it survived a mud wrestling tournament. If your bathtub has reached …

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at 5:15 PM wondering how dinner snuck up on you again, hi—same. That’s basically my daily life. So when I say I’ve tested my fair share of air fryers over the years, I mean it. Some were great, some were…let’s just say quickly re-homed. But the Cosori Iconic Air Fryer? …

Let’s talk about Easter Egg Dye. Did you know that egg shells are porous? Have you ever thought about what happens to the quality of a hard boiled egg when it gets dyed? I hadn’t thought much about it until recently. My three year old is finally old enough to do some Easter egg dyeing …

After reviewing strollers for more than 20 years (and pushing more of them through parks, parking lots, and theme parks than I can count), I get excited when a brand actually listens to parents and makes meaningful improvements. That’s exactly what happened with the new Mockingbird 3.0 Stroller. Mockingbird has always been known for offering high-end stroller features at …

Thirteen. Years. That’s how long my Vitamix 5200 has been sitting on my counter. Not tucked away in a cabinet. Not “occasionally used.” I’m talking 2–3 times a day, every single day, for thirteen straight years. And I’m here with a long-overdue mom-style update. Spoiler alert:It’s still my favorite kitchen appliance. By far. The Backstory I originally bought …

Let me tell you about the saddest little room in my house. Our laundry room was tiny, boring, and honestly just kind of… there. It had zero personality and even less function. Every time I walked in to tackle a mountain of laundry, I felt like I was stepping into a dull storage closet instead …

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about the Southwest Airlines 2026 changes and wondering if it’s really that big of a deal… hi, yes, it is. And I say that as a mom who has taken FOUR Southwest flights in the last two weeks. 🙃 I’ve seen it firsthand. The policies are different, the vibe …

A year ago I shared our first impressions of the Samsung Bespoke 4 Door Flex with Family Hub refrigerator, and now that we’ve lived with it day in and day out, this is the real “dad in the trenches” follow-up. Short version: I’m still very happy with the purchase. This fridge has handled family life, …

One of my goals this year is to become more organized especially in my house and office. Today we are tacking the kitchen pantry. While my kitchen is gorgeous, I wasn’t pleased with the current state of the pantry. It was a mess! Things were everywhere. Empty boxes sitting on the shelves. FOUR opened boxes of …

Let’s be honest—motherhood is already a full-time job (and then some). But whether you’re looking to pad the budget, save for a family vacation, or finally splurge on that coffee that isn’t instant, a side hustle for moms can be the perfect way to bring in extra income—without sacrificing your sanity. Here are 7 flexible, …