I feel like everyone can relate to the panic of impending houseguests. First, there’s nonchalance. “Oh you’re in our neighborhood, how fun! You should stop by.” Then there’s the cold sweat of panic as you exclaim, in a high-pitched voice, “Yay, this is so exciting! What a fun surprise!” And then there’s the sense of doom that sets in. You look around your house. You die a little inside. ... Read More about The Heirarchies of Cleanliness
Alexa is My Co-Parent
This post contains affiliate links, which means that we may make a small commission from items purchased after clicking through the links. As always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are our own. Thank you for supporting The Salty Mamas! As a stay at home Mom, sometimes it can feel…..lonely. Yes, I’m overwhelmingly surrounded by children, crawling all over me, needing things from me, and ... Read More about Alexa is My Co-Parent
MicroHustle Monday presents Mystery Shopping
When I first quit my job to stay home with my little miss, I was determined to do everything I could to maintain our quality of life for my family. And since dining out is basically our favorite pastime, I was desperate to find a way to make it happen on a drastically reduced budget. Enter the Mystery Shopping experience, in which you visit restaurants (among other places), get reimbursed for ... Read More about MicroHustle Monday presents Mystery Shopping
Divide and Conquer
Ahh. It’s the weekend. Everybody’s home, there are activities galore, and it’s time for a well-deserved respite from the day-to-day. The kids feel the difference in the air, and they start putting in requests. After all, there are no limits today- you want a popsicle? Sure. 76 hours of Peppa Pig? No problem. You want to ride your bike allll the way to park? Do. Your. Thing.But… ... Read More about Divide and Conquer
A Relaxing Trip to the Cabin
Laughing already?I am too.Once upon a time, Chad and I used to spend lazy summer weekends at his family cabin in the Sierra's. We would pack up the car, drive a pleasant few hours, and plant ourselves in hammocks. I'd bring a stack of library books, eagerly anticipating lounging in the late morning quiet by the small river, devouring each book one by one. We'd live off chips, beer and ... Read More about A Relaxing Trip to the Cabin