
essential tools for cleaning up after pets
This post is sponsored by Febreze. May is National Pet Month and also the month that pets start to shed so much, right? This warmer weather is keeping my cats indoors and their hair (and stank) is everywhere! While pets always add a certain amount of extra work, I try

tips on viewing local wildflowers
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AlignedDaily #AlignDaily #CollectiveBias If you love to see nature in bloom, now is the time to head outside. After a very wet winter this year, Southern California is busting at the seams with

teaching kids about reducing waste
This post is sponsored by Brita, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about environmental problems and solutions. If you intertwine conversations like water conservation, recycling and energy consumption into their developing years, they are more likely to

simple ranch recipes for busy weeknights
This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Spring is our family’s busiest season. We’re pushing hard to finish our homeschool curriculum, my daughter’s cheerleading competitions are in full effect, out of town guests are coming and with the weather

exploring outdoors when your kids have allergies
These tips for exploring outdoors with allergies are sponsored by Claritin. If you know anything about our family, it’s that we love exploring the great outdoors. Nothing gets more in the way than outdoor allergies… okay, well maybe a broken toe. Our oldest daughter has grown into allergies, and while

advice for camping with kids
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Betty Lou’s, Inc., but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BettyLousAtWalmart http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This is the perfect time of year to take the kids camping. The weather is warming, but not too hot.

pre-cleaning the house for spring vacation tips
This post is sponsored by Bona but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The weather right now in the desert is absolutely beautiful. After a record-breaking winter of rain, snow and low temperatures, the sun is out! The skies are blue, the air is warm and spring

maximizing family vacation time with Cascade
This post is sponsored by Cascade – all opinions are my own. As a homeschooling mom, my philosophy is kids learn better on the road. I value travel and adventure over worksheets at a desk. This means I’m always planning our next field trip, road trip or getaway. The more I

a relaxed wine night with a vegan charcuterie board
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #ShareBoen #BestLifeWithBoen #CollectiveBias I have been thinking a lot of about self-care lately. With everything going on in our lives, it’s so

Don’t Sweat Your Pet: spring cleaning with cats
This post is sponsored by Febreze. By the looks of the superbloom starting around Southern California, spring is on its way. Spring season here in Palm Springs means a few things: bikini shopping, air conditioning, landscape remodeling, pool resurfacing and – of course – spring cleaning. I look forward to/dread