One of the many family-friendly activities we enjoyed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan was a quick walk to Munising Falls in Munising. From the trailhead it's only 800 feet to the waterfall on a paved path, making it doable for families with young kids. The trail is also dog-friendly, just keep your pet on a leash and pick up any waste. Munising Falls is in the Pictured Rock National ... Read more
Money Insights from “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield-Thomas
**This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Last week I finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life" by Denise Duffield-Thomas (in audiobook form) after just several days. The book is a guide to her five-step money manifesting process and ... Read more
How I Juggle My Full-Time Job, Parenthood and Blogging
I've heard that being a mom is equal to 2.5 jobs. I am also a work-from home mom and a blogger. That means I have several jobs, apparently. The key to being successful at each is to first know that perfect balance in all areas of life is impossible. You can't be perfect at everything. With this in mind, I juggle my full-time research editor job, parenting and blogging with the following tips: ... Read more
Father’s Day Gifts That Give Back
Just as I shared Mother's Day gifts that give back recently, I want to offer ideas for Father's Day gifts that help others in some way. Gifts from companies and brands that donate to worthy causes are my favorite to purchase. My ideas for 2019: Give a fishing kit to a person in need. The dad who has everything and loves to help others would appreciate this gift in their name. It gives a family ... Read more
3 Apps/Websites to Earn Cash/Gift Cards
I love finding ways to save money, earn cash back or get gift cards by shopping at my favorite stores. I'm sharing three apps/websites I use to get paid for buying things I already wanted or needed. I know there are many more cash-back and rewards apps or websites out there, but I like to keep it simple by only using a few. Apps/Sites for Cash Back/Rewards Drop: When you download the Drop app, ... Read more