Tara's Random Tidbits

Lately, I have been feeling a little overwhelmed with the many aspects of life. Being in college, working, and being a full-time mom can have its moments. My daughter is 14 and going into high school next year, so she has a lot going on. My husband is always traveling for work, so he isn't home often, and I am left to take care of the daily tasks. Sometimes being busy all the time takes its toll on you and you need to make time for yourself. If you're not okay, then everyone around you will sense that and it can become a domino effect resulting in chaos and stress. Now don't get me wrong, I know my life is not as crazy as some other families, but everyone has their own set of problems and their own way to handle those problems. I am just here today to let you know of some ways that I de-stress and take the load off; hopefully you can try these and see if they work for you! 1. Try a bath- Of course you can't have a de-stress list without a bath being on it! It i

Have you ever had a friend or family member call you last minute to say they are coming to visit? We have all been there when that call comes and we look around our house and realize you need to straighten up. Then you are frantically running around trying to clean everything before they get there and while your doing it, you are creating more of a mess. What if I told you a way to get it done faster and still have time to brush your hair before company shows up? Well, keep on reading because I have some tips and tricks to make sure you are using your time in the best way possible. Follow my easy tips, then do what I call the four round cleaning method. Tip#1- You want to grab a trash bag for trash and a bin for things that don't belong ( here is a bin I recommend using). Tip#2- You also want to make sure you do one room at a time.  Tip#3- Start on one side of the room and work your way around in a circle. Tip#4- The key is to only go around the room once for each