Confessions of an Overworked Mom
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Information for this post on how to prepare for emergency financial needs is sourced from Genworth Financial in partnership with the SheHeard Influencer Network. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Have you begun to prepare for emergency financial needs? When many people think of emergency preparedness, they think of extra food, first aid supplies,… read more »
This financial planning for illness post has been brought to you by Aflac. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Ten years ago, we were a typical two income family. My husband worked full time in maintenance and I worked full time in an office. We were young and hadn’t really given much thought to… read more »
This post on how to divide plants has been brought to you by Duluth Trading Co. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I love gardening and spending time outside. If I had my way, I would be at the garden center every day buying new plants, bushes, and flowers. Sadly, I only have so… read more »
This DIY Back Yard Projects post is brought to you by Home Depot. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Now that the nice weather has arrived in Vermont, there are a number of DIY back yard projects that I want to work on. The raised bed container garden I got from Home Depot was… read more »
With my brand new raised garden beds planted, I really wanted some cute garden plant labels to label each of my plants. I looked at some of the garden plant labels at the store but they were fairly pricey. I like my garden plant labels to be large enough so that when the plant grows,… read more »
This how to make a salad garden post has been sponsored by Home Depot. All opinions are mine and mine alone. One of my favorite things about the spring and summer is the fact that I get to eat more fresh garden salads. Normally, produce in the grocery store is very expensive in Vermont. Everything… read more »
This post on container gardening vegetables has been brought to you by Home Depot. All opinions are mine and mine alone. My husband and I have wanted to start container gardening vegetables this year. In the past, we have had a traditional garden but the upkeep is starting to be more than we can handle.… read more »
Having home emergency kits is one way that you can be prepared for any situation. When my Grandmother was a little girl, basic sewing skills were something that every girl and woman new. Each home had basic sewing supplies including a sewing kit for repairs and basic sewing. My Grandmother sewed entire outfits, darned socks,… read more »
This post on science in the garden is made possible by a review copy provided at no charge. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I have been gardening for years but I don’t really understand science in the garden. I plant the way my father planted and the way I’ve read on homesteading and… read more »
This post on planning a garden layout is sponsored by Home Depot. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Planning a garden layout is one of the first things that you need to do when you get ready for the garden season. You need to consider a variety of things before you head to the… read more »
Hi! I'm Ellen, a 45 year old busy mom of two teenagers (15 & 20). Follow along as I try to become more self sufficient and live a greener lifestyle in rural Vermont.
