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Is your tween a tech-head? Do they love all things electronics. Check out this gift guide to spark your holiday ideas to give THEM something to spark their curiosity!

Gift Guide For Your Techno Tween

PUBLISHED: November 14, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

My boys would rather be on the computer (or a computer-like device) than pretty much anything in the world.  We'd be at Disneyland and they still Continue Reading

The classic refinement of a Minted Christmas card!

The Big Christmas Card Reveal!

PUBLISHED: November 12, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

This post is sponspored by Minted.com -- do NOT look if you're on my Christmas card list... you'll want to wait for the surprise come December! Is Continue Reading

Buying Family Health Insurance

PUBLISHED: November 12, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

When we moved to Arizona I was faced with a really low salary from the mister, along with GIANT insurance costs for our family.  We had really been Continue Reading

Do you hvae a little crafty gal on your holiday shopping list? Check out these great products to inspire their imgination and fill their sticker itch!

Gift Guide For The Crafty Girl

PUBLISHED: November 11, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

But MOM, I WANT an American Girl doll!  She sighs as she thumbs through the catalog.  Main problem, she really doesn't.  Not at all. Continue Reading

Christmas Cards are SUCH a gift. I just can't imagine stopping, I wish I could give ally my friends a hug, and this year they're getting something special from Minted from me. You can can win big TOO!

Put a Stamp On Your Love

PUBLISHED: November 9, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

This post is sponsored by Minted.com -- check out their adorable designs for a truly classic look to send to your friends. I remember the first year Continue Reading

Hope is a funny thing, sometimes it's so hard to find, even though you know it will change everything once you have it.

How to Find Hope

PUBLISHED: November 8, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

We went to Utah over our fall break.  Yes, I have family there, but it was mainly for my husband to interview at a company he was really hopeful Continue Reading

my Blogging for Income report for October 2015. A lot less than September, but I'm working hard to increase it!

Blogging for Income Report October 2015

PUBLISHED: November 5, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

My blog Income Reports are made possible by my Blog Income Spreadsheet -- you can find out how to buy it here! These reports will be ending Continue Reading

Carol Tuttle is a best selling author who has devoted her lives to helping people live as their true selves to be better partners, parents and friends. Come gain some insights as I have no holds barred interview.

Do What Comes Naturally: My Interview with Carol Tuttle

PUBLISHED: November 1, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

This past Thursday Carol Tuttle was gracious enough to sit down and let me interview her. Carol Tuttle is a best selling author, acclaimed Continue Reading

After writing for 30 days what smart moms DO, I have learned what smart moms ARE. Just 5 simple truths of being a smart mom.

5 Things {Smart} Moms Are

PUBLISHED: October 31, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Oh man, who thinks I'm probably the worst mom ever made?  I sure should have read more of these posts!  I've had some serious fails this month.  One Continue Reading

Motherhood is the scariest thing you'll ever do. Embrace it, recognize it, and have courage. You can do it!

{Smart} Moms Know Motherhood Can Be Scary

PUBLISHED: October 30, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Did you know that it's a normal thing for women to shake as their baby is close to delivery. That has to be because your body knows that you are Continue Reading

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