thredUP Review – Affordable Style for Evey Ocassion

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[ad] thredUP.com is a great source for affordable, gently used clothes for any occasion. Check out my review and get a 30% off code. #secondhandfirst #deals #fashion #momstyle #thredup

Please tell me that I am not the only one with a love/hate relationship with dressing up for special occasions! I love getting the family looking nice and out of the house. I hate the time and money wasted looking for outfits that I don’t want to wear more than a couple of times. Dress clothes can be so expensive, but at the same time, I don’t want to just wear the same thing when we are going to be taking pictures and making memories. A great alternative that helps save money (and the environment) is shopping second hand. thredUP is an awesome online consignment store that allows you to browse deals from the comfort of your couch. Read on to learn more and see my recent shopping spree haul. read more

Using Essential Oils During Pregnancy (Guest Post!)

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When used correctly, essential oils can be great for relieving pregnancy symptoms...but how do you know what is safe? Check out this post for more info. #pregnancy #newmom #essentialoils

There are so many great benefits to using essential oils. Research is getting more and more accessible, and the use of oils is becoming more common – including among pregnant women. During pregnancy, many women are more cautious than normal about what we put into our bodies. Essential oils can be a great alternative to chemicals and medicines that should be avoided while pregnant. As with anything else, it is important that you do your research before introducing new things to your body. With proper research and caution, it is possible to safely use essential oils to help relieve some of the most common pregnancy symptoms. Keep reading for some great advice from Ruth – a mom of 4, RN, and wellness advocate with doTerra – about how to safely use essential oils during pregnancy. read more

Back to Basics Cooking with Malaysian Palm Oil

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The idea that all fat is unhealthy is both antiquated and new at the same time. Let's get back to basics.

When I was a kid, diet foods and lower-calorie butter substitutes were  all the rage. Everything was low-fat, processed, and supposedly better for you. Think back to the dreamy-man-filled “I can’t believe it’s not butter” commercials! Well, research has recently put those ideas all to bed. It turns out that eating foods in their natural state is the way to go. We are going back in time to nutrition as it was before processed food became the norm. Fat is not the enemy. When it comes to fat, there are healthy and unhealthy fats. The best kinds of fat are the fats found in plants – avocados, nuts, and natural plant oils. Malaysian palm oil is a great source of natural, healthy fats. Check out this post to see how Malaysian palm oils fits into a back to basics style of cooking. read more

22 Ideas for Date Night at Home

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Getting out of the house for date night can be a struggle! Check out these fun ideas to date your spouse at home. #marriage #datenight #nightin #dateyourspouse

The idea of date night at home doesn’t exactly sound like a thrilling time, does it? For some of us, it really is the best alternative or only option! Whether you are trying to save money, don’t want to hire a babysitter, don’t have much time, or just want to spend time with your spouse in the privacy of your own home, a date night in can be a great way to connect with your partner. There are many fun activities that you can do at home. The most important thing is to just set aside some time to spend together. Turn off your phones, put the kids to bed, and just make your date night a priority. Check out these 22 ideas to have a fun and creative date night at home. read more

Once Again Hazelnut Amore Spread

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Check out this review of Once Again's Hazelnut Amore spread for a great less guilty pleasure treat! #ad #momsmeet #organic

I will be the first to admit that I was a big sugar fiend as a kid and all the way through college. (In fact, I already admitted it to you all in a post last month.) As most people do, I have outgrown my sweet tooth…to a big extent. Even now, I am a big sucker for donuts and anything dark chocolate. This includes chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate peanut butter! My husband has told me that I shouldn’t be allowed to buy them because I will go through a jar so quickly. Oops! Recently, I had the chance to try out a new (new to me anyway) hazelnut spread from Once Again Nut Butter. Keep reading to hear my thoughts and where to find some yummy recipes. read more

5 Books Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Read

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5 Books that every woman needs to read during pregnancy. Pregnancy books, books about pregnancy, books for expecting mom.

Pregnancy is an exiting, overwhelming, and downright emotional time! There are so many questions that most women have, and it really helps to do your research. In the age of the mommy internet, there are nearly infinite resources out there to teach us about what to expect when pregnant. In fact, there are so many resources that it can be hard to know where to start. You can go down the rabbit hole of Pinterest and Google, but sometimes the simplest place to start is just with a good book. There are a lot of great books about pregnancy out there. To get started, here is a list of 5 books that every pregnant woman needs to read. read more

The Best Deals on Amazon Subscribe & Save May 2018

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Subscribe and Save has amazing deals on diapers, baby supplies, snacks, coffee, and household staples. Check out the best #deals for February. #savings #diapers #budget #dealsformoms

It’s May! Which means summer is coming! Here on Mommy: Home Manager, another month means it’s time for another post on the great saving available from Amazon Subscribe and Save. I love using Amazon Subscribed and Save to order my household staples. It’s easy and convenient, and can save some money if you take the time to find great deals. Luck for you, I did some of that work for you. Check out this post to see some of the best deals Amazon Subscribe and Save has to offer right now. read more

Healthy Protein “Cookie Dough”

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This delicious, healthy protein cookie dough substitute is easy to make, low in sugar, gluten free, dairy free, low-carb, and of course delicious. #healthysnack #cookiedough #guiltypleasure

When I was younger, I had the hugest sweet tooth. No joke, in high school I would eat Oreo cookies covered in chocolate frosting and wash it down with kool-aid. Like most people I know, my tastes have changed as I’ve grown older and healthier. Now I would much rather have a nice dark chocolate or glass of wine most nights. Sometimes I think we all want to break the rules and have a little treat though. Let’s talk about the ultimate guilty pleasure – cookie dough! I still love a nice glob of gooey cookie dough. We all do, right? Keep reading for a decadent protein cookie dough dupe that won’t send you crying to the gym. read more

When Not to Coupon

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Are you a crazy coupon wannabe? Think twice before you pull out the scissors! #couponing #deals #savings #budget Check out When Not to Coupon.

Couponing, sales, and cash back apps can be great tools for sticking to your household budget! There are so many places to find deals, and if you’re like me, you see them constantly. It’s easy to be enticed by the idea of savings…but are you really saving money by couponing? There are a lot of ways that being drawn in by big savings will actually cause you to spend more money than you would if you just resist the temptation. Let’s talk about 6 times when it’s better not to coupon. read more

4 Tips to Eat Healthy While Traveling

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Do you get sick during or after traveling? It's probably your eating habits! Check out these tips to help you eat healthy while traveling. #healthyeating #travel #healthyhabits

Do you always get sick by the end of your trip? It seems like a pretty common problem while traveling, and in most cases the reason is a shift in eating habits. We usually believe that traveling means no rules and restrictions. That mindset makes for a fun trip, but can wreak havoc on our bodies. Noor from Pateeri.com is here to share 4 tips for eating healthy while traveling. Keep reading to see her suggestions to keep healthy and avoid the post-travel illness. read more