August 2014 • Life in a House

My Kids Are Funny

08/29/2014 Kimberly Miller

My kids are funny and will say (and do) the funniest things at times. Last night, watching Kitchen Nightmares on Netflix with the teenager, we had a heated discussion about which episode was coming up next. I tweeted what he told me: My teen just said “I hate having to

Say goodbye to plastic baggies and other leachy plastic food containers with the stainless steel ECOlunchbox Three-in-One.

Doing Lunch the ECOLunchbox Way

08/25/2014 Kimberly Miller

This post was updated on August 6, 2016 For years I’ve scrambled for plastic baggies, paper napkins and plastic utensils for school lunches and field trips. Did you know that using those disposable items cost you roughly $435 a year? Our friends at ECOlunchbox did a study in 2009, that calculated

Review: Mega Mesh Magnetic Screen Door by Easy Install

08/23/2014 Kimberly Miller

I had the opportunity to work with Easy Install to review their magnetic screen door. I’m going to tell you – I’ve wanted a magnetic screen door ever since I moved to Virginia and started living in apartments. I hate that I can’t have my front door open and the

Reija Eden Jewelry Giveaway Ends September 5

08/22/2014 Kimberly Miller

The other day I introduced you to Reija Eden Jewelry and I hope that you are as excited about this company as I am! I would like to congratulate Kim and Kathy D. for getting the correct answer on the Guess the Bauble contest! You will automatically receive 5 additional entries

Viatek Jet Fryer Giveaway Ends September 15

08/22/2014 Kimberly Miller

Each year, more and more people are finding healthier alternatives to their family favorites. Ours is no different! With a family who loves fried everything – this can be a bit difficult to find that wonderfully crisp fried taste in a healthy alternative. So I am pleased to bring our

Embroidered Wedding Heart Afghan Giveaway Ends Sept. 12

08/22/2014 Kimberly Miller

Welcome to the Embroidered Wedding Heart Afghan Giveaway hosted by Holiday Contest and Sweeps and co-hosted by Michigan Savings and More, Deliciously Savvy, and Peanut Butter and Whine. Holiday Contest and Sweeps has partnered with GiftsForYouNow.com to bring our readers the Embroidered Wedding Heart Afghan Giveaway. One lucky winner is going to win this beautiful afghan with

Staples Less List + $25 Giveaway = B2S Savings from #MomBuzz

08/20/2014 Kimberly Miller

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mom Buzz Media and Staples. Although I received compensation, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own, as always! Get More for Your Hard-Earned Dollars with Staples Less List Every year when back to school time rolls around,

You Need a Ladies Night Out, Don’t You Mom?

08/19/2014 Kimberly Miller

I can just see you sitting there, legs thrown out in front of you, dinner dishes strewn all across the kitchen counter tops and the dining room table. There is a mountain of laundry on the sofa, the dog just ran through the house covered in mud and soapsuds as

5 Home Hacks from Renovation Professionals

08/18/2014 Hannah Whittenly

There are many things we can do ourselves to prolong the life and quality of our homes while avoiding costly repairs. These five tips include preventative measures that you can do yourself that will reduce the need to call for professional renovation help which is expensive. 1. HVAC Keeping the

Reebok Maleficient Giveaway Pack Ends 8/20

08/17/2014 Kimberly Miller

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Enter to Win the Reebok Maleficent Giveaway Pack Something wicked could be coming back to school! Five lucky winners will receive the Reebok Maleficent Giveaway Pack: the limited edition Maleficent Top