Cooking with an Instant Pot has revolutionized the way many of us approach meal preparation. Its versatility, speed, and convenience make it a staple in kitchens worldwide. However, to truly unlock the potential of your Instant Pot and make cooking even more effortless, you’ll want to invest in some essential accessories. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 must-have Instant Pot accessories that will simplify your cooking experience and elevate your culinary creations. Find out what I can’t live without and what accessories to get to make things like egg bites, cheesecake, creme brulee, popcorn ..read more

Whether you want to honor your mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, friend, friend’s mom, or honorary mom, I have so many gift ideas for you! Moms, grandmothers, and mother figures are SO special and important. Let’s help them feel seen and acknowledged. All these gift ideas are for moms, by a mom – me! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 1. Rotating Jewelry Organizer Mom will LOVE this beautiful jewelry organizer that holds everything! I love how you can see everything all at once and find things easily. 360° Rotating J ..read more

Do you feel like you have to choose between new clothes for yourself or your kids? And we know who always wins – the kids! And moms get stuck wearing potato sacks!!! J/K! There’s no need to feel guilty about buying new clothes for yourself because damn, girl, you deserve it! Especially, moms! I have a solution for you! Get secondhand clothes from ThredUP! OMG, this CHANGED my life!!! I had to get an all new wardrobe after my size changed, after having a second baby. I decided not to pressure myself into trying to lose anymore weight when I was going through so much, like not sleeping, trying ..read more

With Easter approaching on March 31, it’s time to get ready for all the activities and events that go along with it. Using an Easter Planner, you can plan ahead and get all your bucket list things done (and under budget). Easter egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, Easter brunch, Easter service at church, and church activities are some of the things that come to mind. It’s such a special time for family and creates a lot of memories. Plan ahead and stay organized so you can actually enjoy this special holiday. Why Do I Need an Easter Planner? If it feels like you have multiple tabs open i ..read more

We are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis and tough economic times, as prices of things have risen quickly and dramatically. Almost every major company has had layoffs in the past 3 years. In California, minimum wage for fast food workers will rise to $20/hr, which means the cost of fast food will go up accordingly. The cost of eating out in general has gone up. When we go out for a meal in the San Francisco Bay Area, entrees that were once $9-$10 are now $15-$20! On top of that, incomes have not risen to match inflation and rising prices. So what are families who are struggling supp ..read more

2024 is Year of the Dragon, from Feb.10, 2024 to Jan.28, 2025. Celebrate with these super cool Year of the Dragon T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and other gear! The Year of the Dragon is THE COOLEST YEAR (not just because I’m a dragon!), but it’s the ONLY mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac! According the Travel China Guide,”Dragons are born with superb leadership. Because of their knowledge, power and capability, people are willing to take orders from them. They are also ambitious, and have a strong drive to realize their dreams. They are adventurous.” Buy Year of the Dragon Clothes ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Dollar Tree has 2 more, brand new Christmas village this year, Winter Fairy Garden and Christmas House Mini Christmas Village. Christmas House Mini Christmas Village They have several Christmas village sets but what’s different about this one is that it’s made of polyresin, or kind of a ceramic-like material. This set only has houses as there are no stores or other buildings. And they light up as well! What I love about the Christmas House Mini Christmas Village is the ..read more

What’s new in the world of budgeting? This digital budget planner for iPad! It’s designed to use with GoodNotes and your iPad and Apple pencil. It’s paperless so no printing is needed and it’s flexible. What is a Digital Budget Planner? A digital budget planner is a planner designed to be used solely on your iPad with an Apple pencil. Some digital planners are hyperlinked, so you can click on a tab and jump straight to the page you need to get to. It’s a PDF meant to be used with a PDF annotation app, such as GoodNotes (which is free to download in the app store). Watch the video for a quick ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Want to build a Christmas village but you’re on a budget? Check out the Dollar Tree Christmas Village, called Cobblestone Corners. It’s a great way to decorate for Christmas and get into the holiday mood. For years, I’ve been wanting to better decorate for Christmas, but I didn’t know how. Regular decorations were kinda boring to me… that is until I discovered Christmas villages. It has been a Christmas tradition to visit other people’s Christmas villages on display in our ..read more

Thai tea boba is incredibly delicious and refreshing on hot days. And it’s super easy to make in under 5 minutes with my 2 shortcuts – instant boba and Thai iced tea concentrate. Also, I’ll show you how to pour these beautiful looking layers in your drink. What is Thai Iced Tea? Thai iced tea is a black, spiced tea that originated from Thailand and is colored red with artificial color to make it distinctive from other teas. It is traditionally paired with sweetened condensed milk and when mixed with it, the tea turns orange. Thai tea has a different taste than other iced teas in that it has h ..read more