Natasha Nicholes

I'm Mrs. Houseful. Or Natasha if you're not into nicknames! I'm a married mom of four. I love chatting it up with so many of you all. I love traveling, sewing, cooking, and trying new things. I also collect Box Tops For Education, and refer to myself as the crazy Box Tops Lady. Send me yours if you don't collect for your children! You need to contact me? Send me an email! natasha@housefulofnicholes.com

Reflections from my Global Village Trip to Malawi,Africa with Habitat For Humanity

I'm BACK! Well, I've been back for about five days, but let's not split hairs here. My body is still seven hours ahead of CST, and I'm paying for it …

Every Mother's Day May Not be Happy - But the Memories Are

We're still continuing the guest posts while I'm in Malawi, Africa building homes. Today, my friend Sidney from Hysterical Mom is sharing how Mother's Day has changed since she lost …

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Listen, Linda. My friend Michelle is one in a million. She and I have a relationship that can only be described as 'complicated.' She let me stay in her hotel …

Mother's Day Nail Tutorial

Today we have Alisha from Coily Locks She and I met last year at Type A Parent conference, and after realizing that we are both fun sized (under 5'5") we clicked! …

Why I'm Okay With Being My Daughter's Friend

Good Morning! Please welcome Andrea Bates from Good Girl Gone Redneck. She and I virtually met in 2011 before I really got this blogging thing. We then had the chance …

Motherhood Is Hard, Mother's Day Shouldn't Be

Today, we welcome Elaine Griffin from The Laine List . I met her in Chicago during BlogHer13 when we were in a fashion show together. A little later in our …