Sara Barton

I am mom to a gorgeous 4 year old and step-mom to a 10 year old (Sheesh! Where did the time go?). I have been married to Hubs for 6 years (this December), we are currently saving for our first house, and we have SEVEN pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bunnies, and a frog). In the meantime, I am a freelance copy writer and social media strategist, in search of my next opportunity.

Back to Fall Giveaway

By Sara Barton on September 8, 2009

Fall is here — the kids are back in school, and it's time for football, falling leaves, and family traditions! Everyone has their own favorite things about fall. My husband and I make an event of it — the house gets a thorough cleaning (we call it allergy-proofing), plus I swap out the candles and [...]

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Dinner in a Hurry: Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

By Sara Barton on August 5, 2009

More often than not, I find myself coming home to a starving husband and kids, yet very little time to get dinner on the table at a decent time. I could always pop a frozen pizza in the oven, but, really, that's no way to live, so instead, I have devised a series of recipes [...]

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Easy Entertaining: Mashed Potato Bar

By Sara Barton on July 8, 2009

One of the things I love about entertaining is being able to serve up great food to my favorite people, but I do not love the stress that goes along with entertaining. It took me a long time to learn how to enjoy my own parties because I spent more time in the kitchen [...]

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How to Make Over Your Wicker Furniture For Summer

By Sara Barton on May 18, 2009

Nothing says "summer" like settling into your favorite wicker chair on the porch with a cold glass of lemonade in hand. Wicker is a traditional and inexpensive decorating option for your porch, yard, and interior rooms, and it comes in a variety of pieces and styles. The pieces tend to be relatively inexpensive and, when [...]

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Mom-Knows-Best Giveaway WINNERS

By Sara Barton on May 10, 2009

When I asked you to share the best piece of home or garden advice you've ever received from your mom (or stepmom, aunt, or grandma), you proved what we've always known:
Mom truly does know best.
After more than 100 entries, I have finally narrowed the field down to two winners, although, truth be told, it was [...]

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Mom-Knows-Best Giveaway

By Sara Barton on May 4, 2009

As we make and re-make our homes, everyone has advice for us — our friends, co-workers, and family — but it always seems like the advice you get from your mom is what you remember the most. She is the person who taught you what you want or don't want when it comes to feathering [...]

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Your Ultimate Spring-Cleaning How-To

By Sara Barton on April 6, 2009

Photo Credit: The Daily Green
If you're anything like me, spring cleaning is more than a day (in my house, it's an entire weekend), it's a way of life. For some reason, nothing makes me happier than having every room in the house sparkling clean, ripe with possibilities. I tend to think of spring cleaning as [...]

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Your Complete Weekly Cleaning Checklist

By Sara Barton on February 18, 2009

If you're anything like me, you have pretty much whatever you need, except time. You have the time to accomplish most of the things you need to do – work, kids' homework, cooking, shopping, etc. – but when it comes to finding the time to keep your house clean, that particular task takes a back [...]

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