Goal Setting: Week of August 16, 2015

Wow!  Compared to the last few weeks, this week was amazing!  I'm not sure how, but I got so much done around the house and personally, and much of it was done before 11:15 each morning!  I even cleaned the kitchen, straightened up the office some, went to the grocery store and put away groceries, and had lot's of time leftover to read!  Let's hope this continues.  Let's review: Spiritual: Devotions (5/7) Designated prayer time (1/7) Mental: Journal (3/7) Physical: 1 soda every 2 days 4 c. of water daily Exercise (2/7) Family: Devotions with Prince Charming (1/7) Devotions with Babies (3/7) 1…

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Thursday’s Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cake

If you couldn't tell between this recipe and last week's, I am most definitely a chocolate lover.  If it's chocolate, chances are, I'll probably love it.  This recipe happens to be one that I've been making for well over 10 years.  I started baking it when I used to babysit.  We'd be bored over the summer and spend lots of time baking.  When I ran across this recipe, it became a favorite, and I've made it countless times since.  We used to add icing to it, but it tends to be much too sweet (at least for my tastes).  It…

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Trades of Hope: Product Review

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Rachel Cunningham, Compassionate Entrepreneur for Trades of Hope.  This means that I received compensation for this blog post; however, all opinions are my own.  This post may also contain affiliate links.  For more information, please read my full disclosure here. What is Trades of Hope?  Trades of Hope is a fair trade company that works to helps women across the globe by marketing handmade products through the home party model across America.  Trades of Hope was founded by two moms and their daughters who wanted to change the world and empower women.  Thus, Trades…

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Tips & Tricks Tuesday Linkup #4

This week, I've decided to scrap the theme idea due to low entries.  So going forward, feel free to post anything, as long as you keep to the following guidelines: in keeping with Making the Most's brand, I'm asking that you post your favorite recipes, crafts, decor, activities, faith-based, and lifestyle posts.  Please do not post anybody else's work, sponsored posts, linkups, or any blog posts with foul language.  Next week, I will feature my favorite post from this week or a roundup of a group of my favorite posts. In order to be featured next week: You must comment on your…

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After the Wedding: 10 Things You Need to Know About Being a Stepmom

I realize that not every step-parenting situation is the same.  Some biological mothers have passed away, some are absent.  While these situations may be your situation, this post is targeted toward the step-mother who is actively involved with her step children on an everyday basis, whether your visits are once a year or daily.  I am a stepmom too, which is why I am sharing my experiences with you. Part 2 of my 3-part Stepmom Series: 1) If you have kids of your own, nothing will ever be fair.  Ever.  If the father of your children is in the picture,…

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