Instead of the Dishes » Homemaking
100 Days of Summertime {giveaway}
Tomorrow is the big day for us – the kids’ last day of school. Sort of. Because they’ve both opted to go to summer school, which starts on Wednesday. And I’m having mixed feelings about that, because on the one hand I’m glad that they love school and that my schedule will be free to help with the new business if needed, but on the other hand, it’s a whole month of summer that kind … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health & Fitness, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Not the Dishes, Product Reviews
A Peek At Easter
Nancy and I met through PTA, quickly figured out that we are both writers, have little boys the same age, and that *gasp* we are both bloggers. It doesn’t sound that significant, but it would if you lived here in our small town. I’m so excited to know Nancy and call her a real life friend, and to be sharing her writing with you today. Living away from extended family has its perks… for example, no … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking, Mommyhood
Favorite Guacamole
Since I don’t think I’ve ever posted a recipe on Instead of the Dishes, it’s so fun to share posts from my foodie blogger friends. Today, Brittany from Ramblings of a Little Wife is going to let you in on a little secret – her Favorite Guacamole recipe. I’m going to let you in an ANOTHER secret – Brittany is giving away a Petit Jean Meats ham on her blog this week! (Go enter, then … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking
A Day in the Life of a Professional Organizer
Today, Pro Organizer Holly Shacklett is taking us behind the scenes with her in her career as a professional organizer. I’m both thankful for the great tips and also a little jealous – I love to purge stuff – especially other people’s stuff! As a small business owner so many of my days are spent on the business side of things. There are clients to be found, facebook pages to manage, blog posts to create, and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Businesses, Go Green, Guest Blogger, Homemaking, Mommyhood
The Love Boat {guest post}
Today I have a guest post up over at Southern Spark. It’s called Motherhood is Like a Cruise. No. Really. While you’re over there, check out some of my friend Tricia’s other posts. She’s funny, real, and a great writer. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Travel
Relish! Meal Planning Gifts and a giveaway
With the chaos of this summer’s move and everything that has gone on since, I had gotten out of the meal planning groove. But, I’m happy to say, over the past few months I’ve jumped back in and am wondering why I ever stopped doing it in the first place. Meal planning isn’t hard. In fact, it makes life easier. And at the bottom of this post, I’m giving away something that will make it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Product Reviews, Spending Less















