• Work With Me
  • About
  • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Manda J

Helping Moms With the Everyday

  • Manda J
  • Home+DIY
    • Organization
    • Cleaning
    • Crafts
  • Food and Drink
    • Kitchen Tips
    • Meal Planning
    • Recipes
  • Parenting
  • Travel
    • Disney
    • US Travel
    • Kentucky
The Craft Show at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The Craft Show at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

This is a review of the Craft Fair at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY.  The craft show is always in August and features a large number of regional artisans – often close to 100 vendor booths. Note: If you are looking for a review of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, including the family activities provided, please go to… Read More

Pin27
Share
Tweet
27 Shares

Crafts, Home+DIY, Kentucky, Travel, US Travel 0

Farmer and Frenchman Winery – A Great Weekend Retreat

Farmer and Frenchman Winery – A Great Weekend Retreat

The Farmer & Frenchman is a quaint, peaceful winery located in Western KY.  It’s the perfect spot for a weekend retreat for either a couple or a girls trip. Let me preface this by saying – I know I usually blog about family trips. This is not a good place to visit with children, in my opinion. (However, they make… Read More

Pin104
Share
Tweet
104 Shares

Kentucky, Travel, US Travel 1

Great Wolf Lodge Review and One Night Stay Itinerary

Great Wolf Lodge Review and One Night Stay Itinerary

This Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, OH review includes a fun-filled action-packed one night / two-day itinerary! A one-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio was the perfect stay for my son’s 10th birthday trip. We packed up and took one of his friends for a fantastic water park adventure! Day One Itinerary for Great Wolf Lodge in Mason,… Read More

Pin23
Share7
Tweet
30 Shares

Travel, US Travel 10

Family Activities at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in KY

Family Activities at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in KY

This is a review of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY with a focus on family activities. I focus on the tours offered at Shaker Village as well as the Dixie Belle, which is a beautiful boat ride up the Kentucky River below the Palisades. One of the luckiest things about living in Kentucky is that we have… Read More

Pin24
Share7
Tweet
31 Shares

Kentucky, Travel, US Travel 0

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review

The Disney Yacht Club Resort is a deluxe resort in the Epcot resort area. This is a review of the Disney Yacht Club and how it works for a family vacation. When I had the chance to stay here for a conference, I jumped at it! I wasn’t disappointed in my decision! It is absolutely gorgeous and the pool is… Read More

Pin21
Share41
Tweet
62 Shares

Disney, Travel, US Travel 5

The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party Review

The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party Review

As a little treat for my son while on our Disney trip, I decided to add a Disney Dessert Party reservation. These are premium events that do cost extra in addition to your park ticket.   More specifically, I reserved our spots for The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.  It started out great but ended with a little… Read More

Pin22
Share29
Tweet
51 Shares

Boy Mom, Disney, Travel, US Travel 0

Ten Things to Pack on an Amusement Park Trip

Ten Things to Pack on an Amusement Park Trip

Here’s a list of things to things to pack on an amusement park trip!  Don’t get stuck without these essential amusement park items! Last spring, my friends and I took a little road trip to Kings Island, an amusement park that is about 1 1/2 hours away.  When we left, I was sunburnt, had soggy wet socks, and was exhausted…. Read More

Pin110
Share6
Tweet
116 Shares

Boy Mom, Travel, US Travel 0

Not So Obvious Things to Pack on a Disney Cruise

Not So Obvious Things to Pack on a Disney Cruise

If you are preparing and packing for a Disney Cruise, this list of things to pack will keep you from overlooking some of the not so obvious cruise items!   I am planning a Disney Cruise with my best friend to celebrate our 40th birthdays.  We both love all things Disney!  She’s been on more Disney cruises than I can count,… Read More

Pin107
Share1
Tweet
108 Shares

Travel, US Travel 0

5 Things to Do at Biltmore Estate at Christmas

5 Things to Do at Biltmore Estate at Christmas

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is one of my favorite places to visit.  It’s breathtaking inside and out.   I had not seen it for Christmas, though, until last year.  My husband and son surprised me with a trip to Biltmore a week before Christmas!   Experiencing the Biltmore Estate at Christmas was not disappointing!  I want to… Read More

Pin93
Share3
Tweet
96 Shares

Travel, US Travel 0

Plan a Family Trip to Philadelphia

Plan a Family Trip to Philadelphia

I went to Philadephia about 20 years ago in my late teens.  I remember hating it.  So, when I needed to return to a work conference, I really didn’t want to go.  My husband, however, really wanted to go and we turned it into a family trip.  I agreed thinking that it would at least be a good history lesson… Read More

Pin200
Share32
Tweet
232 Shares

Travel, US Travel 0

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Hi there! I'm Manda J, a working mom on a journey to find a work-life balance. My passion is to help other moms do the same. I love to write about saving money, frugal living, parenting, family travel, easy recipes/meal planning, and blogging. I'm so glad you are here! Read More…

Follow me!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Get connected

Subscribe to the newsletter and get FREE access to the resource library and printables!

eyreamos


Instagram post 2188867536150659171_10683159
Finished Mexican Spice Sandwich cookies with Dulce de Leche filling. And I made the filling in the instant pot. #instantpotrecipes #instantpot #instantpotlove #instantpotdulcedeleche #cookies #mexicancookies #baking #ilovecookies

Instagram post 2188744304051432036_10683159
Mexican spice cookies. You eat the cookie and taste chocolate until the end when you get a nice kick of warmth from cayenne. More to come.... #cookiesofinstagram #cookies #baking #cayenne

Instagram post 2187444248404871899_10683159
Who needs ornaments? We have live decorations. 😹 #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #cat #catlovers #catstagram #blackcat #blackcatsofinstagram #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #christmasornaments #christmasornaments2019 #christmastreedecoration #christmastree

Instagram post 2186813217171695635_10683159
Will and I finished the succulent garden @wiltonbrands - and it turned out ok even though a cookie was broken. We glued it together with icing and put it in the back.  He liked the fondant and said it was basically play doh you can eat. He was also surprisingly good at molding the fondant.  #fondant #wiltoncakes #tasty #newbakerintown #cookiedecorating #cookies

Instagram post 2186452883995080337_10683159
Will and I bought this kit to have a little fun with fondant (never used it) and sadly it was already broken in the box.  Which is leading to difficult assembly.  #fondant #succulents

Instagram post 2185262390632085607_10683159
We had a case of the Mondays so we had a date. I wish I could say I had more than 2 bites of this monster cookie. 😂 #mondaymood

Instagram post 2184573045059195125_10683159
It is the time of year for stuffy noses and coughs! Fortunately, there are products that are a natural solution for symptom relief when your child (or even YOU for that matter) aren’t feeling the best! 🤒
I picked up this @oilogiccare at Meijer in the baby section. I have been fighting a cold and even plan to soak with it myself!
They have made it easy for moms to use natural essential oils. It’s pediatrician and dermatologist tested, Parent Tested, and a Parent Approved winner!
😊 Save The Day The Natural Way!
#sponsored
#oilogic #heroilogic #amboilogic #ambcollab #essentialoils #boymom #linkinbio

Instagram post 2183807524231539519_10683159
Thanksgiving a little early at my moms 🍗❤️ #thanksgiving #family

Instagram post 2180022070751493082_10683159
Happy Birthday Mickey! Couldn’t have celebrated my own 40th with anyone better than @cassandragroce and you and Minnie! #disneyworld #mickeyandminnie #disney

Instagram post 2178833813959278284_10683159
My child has had 3. Good thing I made extra 🤦🏼‍♀️ #baking #cupcakes #buttercream

Instagram post 2178546360580911593_10683159
Just over here getting my grocery list together... Kroger Grocery Pickup has waived the fee on orders over $35 until Christmas! #kroger #krogercouponing #krogering #grocerypickup #mealplanning #groceryshopping #grocerypickup #krogergrocerypickup

Instagram post 2176288856102729265_10683159
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer. ❤️ Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—because all they should worry about is helping their child live.
It will cost approximately $1 billion to operate St. Jude this year and the majority of that must come from generous donors.
💫
Join in supporting @stjude when you purchase the St. Jude Meal Deal, including a $1 donation to St. Jude, or donate at checkout on dominos.com! 
@dominos has participated in the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign since 2004 and has raised more than $57 million in that time.
Check out the link in bio to donate directly to St. Jude!
#GiveThanks #StJude #Dominos

Instagram post 2175894974710091294_10683159
This is a mosaic from the Royal Palace on the Disney Fantasy. I took it because Snow White is my favorite princess. ❤️ She holds one of my best memories - my first movie theatre experience. I think I was 6. I wanted to BE Snow White. Not because of the prince. I wanted to be able to talk to all the animals and be their best friend. 🦋 It was only fitting the first thing I watched on Disney + was Snow White. 👑 
What did you watch on Disney + first? 
#disneyplus #disney #snowwhite #snowwhiteandthesevendwarfs #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #disneyfantasycruise #disneycruiseline

Instagram post 2168440789055839207_10683159
#ad Dollar Tree's holiday items such as ornaments, flowers, candles and candle holders, vases, and decorations are the perfect way to complete your holiday look!
.
The red charger plate really makes the holly berry themed dinnerware center stage! 🌲 A darling ornament makes a beautiful final touch! Everything pictured is from @dollartree !
.
Visit your nearest Dollar Tree to find festive dinnerware decor. Click the link in my bio to shop all products!
.
#hbtdtdinnerware #DTHolidayTables #christmastables #dinnerware

Instagram post 2164293623404252330_10683159
Recreated the Texas Sunrise drink I learned to make in mixology class on the Disney Fantasy.🍹
1 1/2 ounces of vodka☀️
passion fruit juice🍍🥭
Grenadine 🛥
Serve over ice 🚢
 #mixology #travelblogger #disneyfantasycruise #fantasycruise #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #disneycruiselines #disneycruises #vodkadrinks

Instagram post 2158964928397378993_10683159
It’s time for the holiday parties to start happening! Need an easy dip recipe? You can never go wrong with Million Dollar Dip! #linkinbio #recipes #easyrecipes #dip #food #appetizers #appetizer #lifestyleblogger #party #partyideas #partyfood #partyfoodideas #partyfoodidea #party #cheesedip

Instagram post 2156129228450821087_10683159
We splurged and had the champagne brunch at Remy while I’m the Fantasy. It was out of this world amazing. First time for caviar and I wasn’t disappointed. And the bread.... oh the bread.  #remy #remybrunch #champagne🍾 #champagnebrunch #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #disney #disneycruisefantasy #brunch

Instagram post 2154834660648304423_10683159
I ran into a friend on the ship and got a selfie!!! #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #familytravel #halloweenonthehighseas #disneyfantasycruise #fantasycruiseship #disnerd #stitch #disney

Instagram post 2153357296605123185_10683159
Beautiful rainbow as we left Castaway yesterday 🌈 #rainbow🌈 #rainbow #castawaycay #disneycastawaycay #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #disneyfantasycruise

Instagram post 2153174152799276849_10683159
I’m ready to turn around and get back on!  Until next time Fantasy.... #disneyfantasy #disneycruise #disney #disnerd #fantasycruise #disneyfantasycruise #castawaycay


Load More…


Follow on Instagram


If any of my posts help you in anyway, feel free to buy me a coffee as a thank you!
Restored 316 Feminine Wordpress Theme Design using the Genesis Framework

Featured Articles

Instant Pot Lingo and Abbreviations + Free Printable Cheat Sheet

Bacon and Sausage Quiche

Bacon and Sausage Quiche: An Easy Recipe!

bacon frying in a skillet

How to Make Crispy Bacon in a Skillet

Ways to Comfort Yourself When You Are Sick

Manda J (mandajayne.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Privacy Policy/Disclaimer

Privacy Policy/Disclaimer

About Manda J

Hi there! I'm Manda J, a working mom on a journey to find a work-life balance. My passion is to help other moms do the same. I love to write about saving money, frugal living, parenting, family travel, easy recipes/meal planning, and blogging. I'm so glad you are here!

Subscribe for Updates

Copyright © 2019 · Darling theme by Restored 316

This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience.

Find out more or adjust your settings.

Manda J
Powered by GDPR plugin
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.