 Welcome to the zoo! I'm Melissa, a mom who's truly living the life of Riley. I've been blessed with a wonderful husband, an absolutely amazing daughter, a happy home, a successful work life and much more! Thanks for taking a break from your journey to learn more about mine.
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I love my husband emphatically, but he doesn't always tend to look on the bright side of things!
So my Tell Me Thursday post sums up his view of things in a simple picture!
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Now that school is in full swing and the holiday rush is creeping in, life couldn't be any busier! A work-at-home mom like myself must stay organized and connected or else everything would fall in around my shoulders. Here's a typical list of chores on an average day, which I'm sure you all can relate to:
Thankfully, Sprint and Motorola are there to help us busy moms keep our sanity, all while propelling us to "Super Mom" status. So just how does a handheld device help organize a busy life? Keep reading to find out!
But wait, there`s more! »
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Our hair tends to be a very malleable part of our existence. Indeed, many people change it on a whim in accordance with their mood. If you've been feeling down lately, it may be time to change up your do. You'd be surprised what an alteration of shape and color can do to heighten your mood and outlook. Going short can be very liberating when you've lived for so long with voluminous locks, though you may find yourself a bit torn on the issue.
Designing hair can truly be an art-form, and it requires real skill and perception of color, volume and form in order to be executed correctly. If you've ever been interested in working with hair, it's a great idea to consider attending a school so that you may become more familiar with the craft.
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Today is April 15th, the end of another hectic tax season. I finished my taxes last month, but have to admit that it took an entire weekend to get all of my receipts, documents and other information organized and totaled up. Swimming in a sea of paperwork is absolutely no fun at all and it's so easy to make a mistake once it comes to itemizing the numerous deductions most of us take on our taxes.
Every year, I vow to be more organized so that next year's taxes won't be such a chore, but I've never really found a great way to do so. That is, until I discovered the brand new document scanning system from The Neat Company. Keep reading to learn more about the one tool that will simplify your tax preparation once and for all!
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If getting fit tops your New Year's resolutions for 2013, you're not alone.
According to the 2013 Outlook Survey organized by TD Ameritrade, Inc., 42 percent of Americans are making health-related resolutions this year. That's compared to 32 percent opting for financial-oriented goals.
After a gluttonous holiday, the new year always triggers the need to be more active, eat healthier and feel better. But how to get the most from your fitness regime without breaking the bank? Consider these ideas to stay in shape and get fit for less.
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By now you know which foods are healthy and which are not. Fruits and veggies should be snack staples, while Doritos and Red Bull really shouldn't be part of your daily intake. Though you have a handle on where and what to buy, your new year's resolution to eat healthier seemingly conflicts with your other goal to spend less money.
According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the average cost of fresh fruits and vegetables will increase between 3.5 and 4 percent in 2013. Not surprisingly, that's higher than the estimated increase for sugar and sweets.
Despite these projections, healthy food doesn't have to put a huge dent in your bank account. Follow these 13 strategies for smarter health food shopping on a budget.
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