This post brought to you by Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Every guest enters our home through our laundry room/mud room/junk room. It’s one of those nemesis in life that I have finally come to terms with, [...]

Seventeen years ago, we bought our land, sight unseen (yes, it’s true). We lived in Wisconsin, with a family dream of moving to NC, and we trusted my parents to be our eyes, knowing that we would not be sorry [...]

Our daughters all all about handbags. Any style, any size, any color. So, when these adorable Reusable Envirosax bags came in the mail, they were already dividing them up to hold their goodies. When I let them know a little [...]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, and this will be my second year of taking advantage of the best sale prices, from the comfort of my lap top. Last year was revolutionary for me. I never [...]

For years and years, Carters and Osh Kosh Bgosh (their sister store) were staples in our never ending wardrobe purchases. Our three boys were so tough on their clothes that I knew the quality would hold up under the rough [...]

This is the second week of our  12 days of giveaways!  Every day there will be one (or possibly 2) prizes for you to enter to win here on the site. Missed a day? Visit Balancing Beauty and Bedlam to [...]

For years, I had such ease finding toys that my young sons loved, but as they grew older, the choices were limited. Yes, I could get them “technology” and electronics, but presents that gave them some great exercise, yet tons [...]

As for Me and My House – Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print – 3o% off during Nov. (Edited to add: SHOP AND USE Dayspring DEAL CODE: SUPER30 for 30% off the ENTIRE ORDER.) There are very few companies I align myself [...]

When I speak at events, I often mention that if you ever see my conference topic is on organization, then come hear me speak because it means I have finally arrived. I struggle to stay organized, and I LOVE purchasing [...]

Today and tomorrow only, you may receive 40% off one item, plus free shipping over $50 Expires 11/17 Our oldest son is about to turn 18 in less than two weeks. Yes, I am having a major mommy melt down [...]

Our engagement, my birthday, kids birthdays, traveling, shopping, memories, down home comfort, checkers, roaring fire, satisfaction… These are just a few of the thoughts that come to mind when I think of the Cracker Barrel. It’s one of our family [...]

My teenagers first introduced me to video chatting. I never thought it would be something that I would do, but then, I experienced just how amazing cross cultural technology can be when our family traveled to Guatemala this summer. Our [...]

If you have spent any time reading here on Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, you know I love my coffee. There are not many things I am snobby about, but I would rather spend $3 on my fashion, so that I [...]

With all my “Frugal Fashionista” talk on this site, I’m raising a few fashionistas in their own right. Our daughters love to create and put together their own outfits. It amazes me how two girls can have such a different [...]