This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. Feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Check out these 5 ways to stay healthy during the holidays to help you keep your sanity. One thing I miss from my childhood is how magical the holidays felt. I still enjoy …
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This post was sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you never seem to sleep well or often suffer from insomnia? Check out these things to help you sleep instead of tossing and turning all night. I …
Are you stuck in a rut with a life that you never really pictured for yourself? If so, check out these tips for how to own your tomorrow. As I've mentioned in a few posts over the years I didn't have an overly awesome childhood. The first half of it was pretty good. I was …
Do you get stressed out over all the holiday baking you want to do or think holiday baking is a daunting task? Check out the best holiday baking tips for help! I can't believe I'm already saying this but since Halloween is here it's just about time to start thinking about the holidays! For me, …
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. Curious about using probiotics to help with your health goals but don't know where to find them? Check out these 3 ways to add probiotics to your diet. One of the best things I have done for my …
As the season changes we tend to clean out our closet but it's also a good time to check home maintenance. See these 12 ways to get your home ready for fall for some ideas. For the past several years Mr. Savvy and I have lived in a rental community where we didn't have to …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fiber One. Trying to eat healthier but love to snack? Check out these 5 places to keep healthy snacks so you stay on track with your healthy eating goals. Buttery popcorn, salty pretzels, decadent chocolate candies, peanut brittle, pastries...sweet and/or salty, you name it, …
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. Do you suffer from heartburn? Check out these 3 reasons I love TUMS to treat my heartburn. I've had issues with heartburn ever since I was a teen. Back then I had heartburn just about every night, likely due to my less than great diet. These days I eat a …
Are your mornings rushed and you sometimes forget to grab a cup of coffee nevertheless something to eat? Check out our SnackWell's Biscuit Thins review to see how you can have the best of both worlds. Update 2019: From what I can tell it, unfortunately, looks like the SnackWell's Biscuit Thins have been discontinued. However, …
This blog post with 7 reasons to use a baby monitor for your pets is brought to you by VTech and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. A baby monitor for your pets, really? Why would you want to use audio when there are so many video camera options out there? I'll be honest, I …
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. If there's one thing I think we can all agree on it's that technology is here to stay. I've always been interested in technology since I was in school and just the other day was thinking about how much more technology is a part of our daily lives in …
All my summers have been spent in the south where within minutes of stepping outside in the middle of the day things get hot, humid, and sticky within minutes. That's why most of our summer days spent outside are right by the pool, lake, ocean or, at the very least, sprinkler. Between all the heat …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. Over the past week, I've been participating in Hell Week, which is a book written by Erik Bertrand Larssen intended to help you become your best self in just seven days. I'm writing this on Monday, which is …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of EveryDrop™. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you know you should be drinking more water but it feels like a chore? Check out our tips for 5 ways to drink more water for some motivation. We're always hearing how we should likely be drinking …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. As I mentioned last week, I'm currently following Hell Week, which is a book written by Erik Bertrand Larssen with the goal of helping you become your best self in just seven days. You can check out my …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Align at Sam’s Club. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about why I decided to start taking probiotics. I mentioned that I'd be back in a couple weeks to let you all know how it's going. It's hard to believe I've already been taking them for …
This post is sponsored by LivRelief. One thing that saddens me to see other people have to deal with is chronic physical pain. Unfortunately both Mr. Savvy and I often have bouts of dealing with pain. I often have back pain and various aches in my knees but I consider myself to be pretty lucky to only …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. Hell Week - Can you be your best self in seven days? I'll be spending the next week trying. It's 5 AM and I'm awake. By choice. If you had told me that I'd be doing …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Muse Cat Food. All opinions are 100% mine. I got my first cat when I was 12 and I haven't lived life without a cat ever since. Honestly, I can't imagine life without cats. They bring us so much joy, make me laugh every …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. #ProtectClothesYouLove We all use various products daily to help protect various things. For example, we use lotion to protect our skin, and conditioner to protect our hair. You likely already know that fabric conditioner helps to make your laundry feel nice but did you know that it protects your …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Align at Sam’s Club. #AlignatSams I've had various digestive issues such as IBS pretty much since I can remember. Digestive issues are about as fun as they sound and can actually severely impact both your work and social life. You start fearing being seen as unreliable at work if you …
Frustrated by stubbly legs even after you just shaved? Check out our tips for how to get super smooth legs when shaving. I'll be the first to admit that shaving isn't one of my favorite hygiene habits. Yes, when it's freezing outside and I know I'm going to be wearing long pants I may let …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Folgers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have instant coffee in your kitchen? Check out these 6 reasons to have instant coffee in your kitchen if you don't! People always seem to be surprised that I have instant coffee in my …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Muse Cat Food. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up I lived in a more rural area and just about every summer we'd have a tomcat come around and become a part of the family for several weeks before he moved on. After I finished …
This post with my thoughts on Does Life Coaching Really Work? is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vocalpoint and Life Reimagined. #LifeReimagined I've often been told I'm such a strong person by those that know about my past. Most of the time I only wish I were actually that …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT Furniture Rental for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Whenever you move, one of the biggest pains to move is your furniture. I luckily didn't have to experience moving until I was 23 when I moved out of my parent's house. Since then, …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Feliway. All opinions are 100% mine. Rescuing cats and making them part of your family is a wonderful thing. However, having multiple cats doesn't mean they always get along. See our 5 tips for how to keep a peaceful multi-cat household to help keep everyone …
Looking for an elegant foodie gift that is affordable or just love macarons yourself? Check out our Dana's Barkey Macarons Review to see if they're worth buying. I received a complimentary box of macarons in order to facilitate this Dana's Bakery Macarons review. While I love baking and find it relaxing, I also enjoy trying a …
Many products we use for a certain chore can actually have a lot of different uses throughout the home. Check out these 15 ways to use dish detergent that doesn't include washing dishes. This article with 15 ways to use dish detergent is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SheSpeaks/Walmart. …
If you've never cooked asparagus at home before you may have asked yourself how do I know what asparagus is best to buy when at the store. Check out our 5 tips for buying asparagus to get the most out of this delicious and affordable spring vegetable. I must admit that I used to not …
Spring Cleaning is something the whole family can get involved with, even the kids. Check out these age-appropriate chores for kids to help get them involved when spring cleaning this year. I can't believe that spring is already here again. But, I'm glad it is as this is one of my favorite times of the …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fresh Step at Target. All opinions are 100% mine. One issue almost all cat owners have to deal with is litter box odors. Read this Fresh Step Cat Litter with the power of Febreze review to see if stinky litter boxes are finally a thing …
This post with 5 easy wellness goals to keep all year long was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. #NatureMade These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. It's hard to …
Love all the green foods on St. Patrick's Day but want to stay away from the food coloring? See our list of 36 Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day!
Love New England Clam Chowder but don't always want to cook it nor pay the expensive restaurant price? Read our Trader Joe's Refrigerated New England Clam Chowder review to see if it's a tasty, more budget-friendly alternative. One of my go to lunches, like many, during the colder seasons is soup. I honestly wasn't too much …
This free printable Valentine's Day coupon book is the perfect frugal Valentine's Day gift idea that's really from the heart. When Mr. Savvy and I first moved in together, we didn't have a ton of extra money, like most new couples. We've never been huge gift-givers, instead opting for small gestures and tokens of our …
This post with my 5 beauty must-haves for game day is part of a sponsored post written by me for SheSpeaks/P&G. Ahh, it's almost time for the Big Game! Are you ready? I can't believe the season is already coming to an end. We almost always host every year because we have a nice comfy …
Do you feel compelled to make New Year's resolutions every year but dread it because you know you won't follow through? This year make one of these 5 healthy resolutions you can actually keep instead. Happy first Monday after the new year! I don't know about you all but since the new year started on …
I have to admit that IBS isn't a topic I'd normally think of talking about with you all here on Smart Savvy Living, but I know many of us suffer from IBS in silence. So, when the American Gastroenterological Association asked to partner with us to talk about IBS in America, I couldn't say no, especially since we're heading out of the season of heavy foods where IBS symptoms may skyrocket. While this article is based on my own experiences with IBS, do keep in mind that it may not be representative of everyone's experience. #IBSinAmerica
I recently had the chance to try McCafé packaged coffee and I couldn't say no since one of my favorite treats to myself is to stop at McDonald's for a coffee. Since I work from home, I don't go out every day and find it a little silly to go out juuuust for coffee, so I love the ability to make some of my favorite flavors at home with coffee I can buy at the grocery store. Plus, some days you want a stronger coffee, when other days you want it super sweet and creamy. McCafé packaged coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans comes in seven different varieties such as Breakfast Blend, Espresso Roast, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, and more so you'll never get bored. Many of the varieties come in both ground coffee and K-Cups which I appreciate so that I can make single cups for myself during the week or a whole pot for both of us on the weekend. McCafé packaged coffee is also pretty reasonably priced with average prices being $7.49 for 12oz ground coffees, $8.39 for 12 count K-Cups, and $11.99 for 18 count K-Cups.