Did you buy a house and end up with a great closing date? You know the kind; one month away, plenty of time to pack up and get everything ready to go. If so, GREAT! What happens if you get an email from your realtor saying you actually have ONE WEEK until you close on your new home?! Woah, going from one month to one week is a huge deal! Are you ready? Let me talk to you about it. The first thing you need to do is panic. JUST KIDDING! Get some … [Read more...]
MiuColor.com Review: Crystal Glass Water Bottle #Giveaway
July 2, 2016 by ·
I was given the following from MiuColor.com to use in facilitating this review. All opinions are mine alone. This 24.5 oz crystal glass water bottle from MiuColor.com couldn't have come at a better time! We are in the process of opening our first GFY Carwash location and it's hot! Being outside in this Texas heat definitely calls for multiple water breaks. We've purchased a cold water cooler and this MiuColor.com crystal glass water … [Read more...]
Family Activities To Beat The Summer Heat
July 1, 2016 by ·
7 Activities that Help You And You Little One Beat the Summer Heat Every parent knows that summer can be a lot of fun. They also know that summer inevitably comes with children complaining about how hot it is outside. Don't listen to the complaints anymore. Instead, try these seven activities to beat the heat! Go to the Beach/Pool Let's start with the most obvious option to cool off. Put the kids in their bathing suits, pack some … [Read more...]
How To Become A Recruiting Machine – Part 2
July 1, 2016 by ·
Welcome to “How to become a recruiting machine – Part 2! In Part 1, we talked about the first four steps in becoming a successful recruiting machine: Decision, Mindset, Collect friends, and Developing positive daily habits. Here are the rest: Always be prepared. Tools – always have some type of media or samples to share with someone. Carry these samples in your car, purse, gym bag, etc. Bring your stories. Tell your story to … [Read more...]
Gardening Season Has Arrived!
June 29, 2016 by ·
The following article was sent over by Jessica from www.thrivingonyourbudget.com It is finally garden season! All of our fruits and vegetables are beginning to show and our number one ‘grower,’ zucchini, is making its famous appearance again. I say famous because they are EVERYWHERE! What can a person do with 98434 zucchinis?? Well, let me tell you! Growing up, my mom would always pull at least 15 zucchinis from her garden a day. Yes, 15 a … [Read more...]
Are You A Busy Parent – Need A Nanny?
June 28, 2016 by ·
Are you a mother or father who has a very busy schedule and have trouble keeping up with the housework, the groceries, the laundry, and sporting events, etc.? Have you ever considered looking into hiring a nanny? If not, you might want to consider it! A nanny is a highly experienced person who primarily takes care of your child or children. You may get lucky and find one who also helps around the house with some light chores! Some nannies live … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake
June 25, 2016 by ·
If you are a fan of blueberries and coffee cake, this is a great recipe. This blueberry coffee cake is very easy to make and has become a huge hit at your house. It's also a great dessert to have around when company is coming. I received this blueberry coffee cake recipe from my Aunt Linda who lives in Kentucky, she's such a great cook, I refer to her as "Recipe Linda!" Enjoy the recipe everyone! Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe … [Read more...]
Travis Scores His Driver’s Licence
June 23, 2016 by ·
We had his driver's test scheduled for a few months, so on the morning of his sixteenth birthday, we headed off to get in line at the DMV so Travis could take his driver's test. We sat in the parking lot and read over the directions several times and pulled into the driving line, as the second car to take the test. Bobby and I were waiting around the front of the building, looked up and there was Travis driving the car alone out of the testing … [Read more...]
How To Become A Recruiting Machine – Part 1
June 22, 2016 by ·
Are you a seller of all things wonderful? Do you sell AdvoCare, Younique, Young Living, etc.? If so, you know as well as I do that you need to recruit others in order for everyone to make some money, right? Do you know how to recruit? If not, you are about to find out! There are seven basic steps to becoming a successful recruiting machine. Let’s get started! Decision: You must make the decision that you will master this company. Decide that … [Read more...]
Baylor University Basketball Camp
June 20, 2016 by ·
This was Travis' first year to attend the Baylor University overnight basketball camp. It was a great experience for him since he will be selecting colleges before we know it. He was able to experience dorm life, dorm food and get a feel for their campus. Baylor is a little over three hours away from our house, just enough distance to be away from home, yet close enough to visit frequently. Above you can see a photo of the campers on the last … [Read more...]
Ribbon Crafts For July 4th
June 19, 2016 by ·
Ah, summer. We all know what that means. School's out, the sun is shining, your kids are begging to go to the pool, and all the stores are filled with adorable patriotic gear that you can't enough of. I know, friends. I've been there too. Here are some of the ways I'm thinking of using all the red, white, and blue ribbon I've found so far (because if I've got a crafty way to use it, it's not a waste of money, right?) Photo Credit: … [Read more...]
House Hunting Tips
June 18, 2016 by ·
Are you planning on buying a house soon? If so, make sure you are totally prepared for your day with your realtor and potential houses! The first thing you want to put aside for this very exciting day is a comfortable outfit. This is not an occasion where you need to dress up in heels and a nice dress – I would recommend wearing some comfortable jeans and tennis shoes. You will be walking a lot and you really do not even know where you will be … [Read more...]
I’ve Applied For A Job, Now What?
June 17, 2016 by ·
You have just applied for, say, six jobs. What do you do next? Well, you wait! But not for too long! I was always told to give the company a week to receive and look over your job application before taking then next step. What is the next step, you ask? You call and follow up! I know someone who likes to follow up with one job at a time, staring with the one she really wants and making her way down to the ones she will settle for until the one … [Read more...]
Helping Your Child With Important Career Choices
June 14, 2016 by ·
Transitioning from education life to adulthood is never easy. Your kid will have to make some major life decisions and naturally, (as their preferred role model), your kid will come to you for wisdom and advice. So it's best to be prepared when offering guidance. In a recent study, more than 50% of the parents in the survey said that they were not aware of the various options available to the young adults turning 18. In this … [Read more...]
Summer Is Here And We’re On The Go
June 10, 2016 by ·
Summer is here and lots to do before school starts back up. My oldest turns sixteen in the end of this month and will be taking his driver's test. My youngest also has a birthday in a few days as well. Birthday gifts for the teen are easy since he can't wait to get his liscence and get that car on the road. Birthday gifts for the youngest are a little harder but he is a die hard fisherman and loves outdoor activities, so that's where we're … [Read more...]
Do You Have Time Management Issues?
June 7, 2016 by ·
Time management is very important. Ultimately time dictates what we do, how much we do, and when we do it. If we do not manage our time properly, we may miss out on opportunities to make money, have fun, see friends and family, and more! The first step in time management is to not commit yourself to so many activities and jobs. I know that many of us love to help others but sometimes we over-commit and we run out of time! When we run out of … [Read more...]
