Wisconsin Mommy

Simply Earth Opens Retail Store

Anyone who knows me at all knows I LOVE essential oils. Right around the time I got pregnant with Josh, I developed an intolerance to most synthetic smells. Suddenly, my beloved candle collection was making me nauseous. I also couldn't handle the smell of a lot of the cleaners I had been using. (And the stuff they were using at the school I was teaching at? Gag!!) Hence my love of natural products was born - and my interest in making my own whenever possible. Fast forward a few years, and

Revolution Math – A New Kind of Tutoring Program

So now that we have all been back at school for a little while the honeymoon phase is wearing off and you are probably getting a better picture of what challenges your student is going to face this year. I know that, when I was teaching elementary school, October was the month when I would start making phone calls letting parents know when their child might want to put in a little extra time to ensure a successful year. A lot of times parents would ask what they could do to help their

Pheasant Run Resort – Everything Under One Roof

Last week, Mel from Outnumbered 3-1 and I had another fun spa adventure. This time we checked out The Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. If you're not familiar with the area, it is just West of Chicago and is an easy drive from Milwaukee and Madison as well. I'd like to thank Pheasant Run Resort for hosting us, providing us with an AMAZING dinner, as well as a spa treatment and a comedy show. We arrived on Thursday afternoon and checked into our Penthouse Suites. The way

5 Things to Do to Get Your House Ready for Trick-or-Treat

This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. Fall is probably my favorite season. Back when I was teaching, I kind of dreaded the hectic months of establishing a routine with a new class and would have told you that Spring was my favorite. But ever since I stopped working in education, I have a new love for Fall. The weather is crisp and cool and the leaves are changing into gorgeous colors. I'm starting to get excited about the holidays but not feeling the stress,