Today was the first day of school for all four kids. The oldest are in the middle school: 5th, 6th and 7th. The youngest is in 1st. They all seemed pretty excited today, despite their faces in the pictures we took before we dropped them off. Even so, I was still nervous for them. I…
Walk MS 2013 – September 29, 2013 – York, Maine
It was just a short while ago that my little brother Jake was diagnosed with MS, or Multiple Scleorsis, a debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is home to the spinal cord, brain and optic nerves. In other words, it’s home to the parts of us that allow us to…
Subscription Box Reviews: Bonjour Jolie #reviews
Disclosure: The August Bonjour Jolie Box was sent to me in exchange for a 100% honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine, as are the photos. No other compensation was given. For quite some time now I’ve been intrigued by the idea of subscription boxes but have been leery about making the leap to…
Parenting Woes: How Do You Cope When Your Kids Leave?
For the past two months I have been dreading this coming weekend. Most of the time I’ve been able to ignore the growing anxiety within me but now that the weekend is almost here, I can’t ignore it anymore. My babies are leaving for nine days and will be five hours away in a completely…
BTS Pay It Forward Event Sponsored by Campus Book Rentals
Disclosure: This is a sponsored event by Campus Book Rentals. Recently I was selected, along with 84 other bloggers, to take part in a BTS Pay It Forward Event sponsored by Campus Book Rentals. CBR provided each blogger with $25 and each blogger was given the challenge to buy as many back-to-school supplies as possible…
Puffs Fresh Faces – Made for Adults {Review}
Disclosure: This review of Puffs Fresh Faces was made possible by Proctor & Gamble who provided the owner of Frugal Maine with product samples and promotional materials in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% Nicole Ireland’s. Back in May 2007, just seven months after the…
Fantasy Posters From FantasyColoringPosters.com {Review and Giveaway} – Ends 8/18
Disclosure: This review was made possible by FantasyColoringPosters.com who provided the owner of Frugal Maine with five free posters for review in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% Nicole Ireland’s. Recently I was given the chance to review some fantasy posters from FantasyColoringPosters.com. I was sent…
Pay It Forward: Another Example of a Random Act of Kindness
Today my boyfriend sent me an article link about a man who was at Tampa International Airport, trying to check his baggage, when his credit card was declined. That meant he couldn’t pay his required baggage fees. When he walked away from the counter to check his balance, a kindhearted soul stepped up and paid…
It’s About Teamwork!
I could sit here and say that everything I’ve accomplished with this site is of my own doing, but that would be a lie. Yes, I work hard….VERY HARD…every day, but there are more people than just me that have had a hand in my success. I’ve had many people help me in various ways,…
Product Review: Cortex Solo 450 Titanium Digital Flat Iron / Hair Straightener, Available at Flat Iron Experts
I have naturally very wavy hair, that sometimes looks curly, that can be a bit unruly and messy at times. And while I sometimes want the messy, windblown beach hair look (see below), there are times I want my hair to be straight and sleek looking…polished. Perfect for a night out with the boyfriend. I…