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Don't Worry, Mommy

It doesn't matter where you come from, being a mommy is never totally easy!  Whether you are a stay at home mama or a working one, find life hacks, fun/easy recipes, crafts and projects, and SUPPORT here!  You're not in it alone ❤

Our Home

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My family just moved across two states to move into our new home three months ago.  This is our first time owning a home, as we have rented only in the past.  This is a  whole  new experience for us!  Gone are the days that we call our landlord about our A/C unit not working or that our front door has a catch.  Gone are the days where we were blissfully not paying insurance or escrow.   Gone are the days where we knew we weren't staying . Owning a home is tough.  You have to invest in a home warranty so you're not totally on the hook for appliance repair and replacement.  You have to get the bug guy to come spray or do it yourself.  You have to take that front door off of its hinges to sand it down in that one spot because the  humidity is so high it has warped.   Everything that goes wrong with your new home...you're now on the hook for.  Whether it be replacing the lights on your 12 ft ceilings (when you don't even own a ladder) or getting the septic tank treated, i

Why Try Blogging Now?

Well, there it is.  The big question. There are so many blogs out there right now... Most have big dreams to pull in some major mula and only some actually do.  But those are loud blogs, right?  Those that say "It's so easy!  You can make six figures, too!" I mean, who doesn't want to be able to sit at home in their PJ's, flipping through Netflix, all while blogging about life hacks and budgeting tools?  It does sound amazing, doesn't it? I've done some research.  It can be done, but it seems to take a while to get the mojo flowing.  You need to have tons of traffic, interesting content, and a good bit of creativity.  After a time of establishment, you can add on AdSense or something similar so that you can pull in a tiny percentage of whatever the company makes when your readers click the ads on your blog.  It also helps to get sponsors, marketing affiliates, and participate in giveaways! Basically, it's a lot of work upfront.  Not impossible,