This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company, Kellogg Company, J.M. Smucker Company, and The HERSHEY’S Company. All opinions are mine alone. #StartSchoolLikeAChampion #CollectiveBias Back to School time has arrived already! Like always, we … [Read more...] about Help Kids be a Champion at Their New School
Making Our House a Home
Moving from a brand new house to an older house has been interesting, to say the least. We knew there were problems before we moved in. We made the owners buy us a home warranty and we knew we would probably be using it! Which we have – two times already! First, the master … [Read more...] about Making Our House a Home
A New View (We Moved)
It might come as a shock to some of my loyal readers. I mean, I know it came as a shock to me... We recently moved to a new house. I wrote this post in March and selling our house was basically the big change I was referring to. I just didn’t want to say it. Maybe … [Read more...] about A New View (We Moved)
My Biggest Regret and How I’m Fixing it Now
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Heart Association / American Stroke Association. All opinions are 100% mine. Regrets – we all have them. I know I have my share. There are many little regrets. The chances we did or didn’t take. The choices we made or … [Read more...] about My Biggest Regret and How I’m Fixing it Now
All-American Sweetie
Fourth of July is my favorite holiday! I love fireworks, BBQ’s and being with family in the summer heat. It’s going to be a great weekend, as always! Here are a few photos of our little All-American Sweetie in her new red, white & blue dress. She still loves Minnie Mouse so I … [Read more...] about All-American Sweetie
Planning When You’re Not a Planner
I have to admit it – I am not a planner. I never have been. In my 37 years I have never used a paper planner to keep track of anything. I’m not really sure how I’ve survived this long. But my memory was always good enough for me to remember things. Until it wasn’t. I’ve tried to … [Read more...] about Planning When You’re Not a Planner
When Your Therapist Finally Says the Words You Want to Hear
I met with my therapist this week, just as I have been doing every week for over a year now. And for the first time in a long time I ran out of things to say. She said this is the best I’ve looked and sounded since I started coming to her last May. At first I was shocked to hear … [Read more...] about When Your Therapist Finally Says the Words You Want to Hear
3 Ways to Revolutionize Dinnertime
Dinnertime in our household is definitely one of the most chaotic times for us. I’ve heard this from a lot of my family and friends. When the kids get home from school and the work day ends, so begins the challenge to get dinner on the table. I’m not going to lie – it can be a … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Revolutionize Dinnertime
A Different Snacking Option with Lil’ Beanies
We recently went for a doctor’s appointment for Sawyer. While everything checked out fine (and she’s 32 pounds of cuteness!) I mentioned that I thought something was going on with her tummy. We weren’t quite sure what it was but there definitely seems to be some digestive issues … [Read more...] about A Different Snacking Option with Lil’ Beanies
The One Thing that Helped Me Learn to Exercise Guilt-Free
I’ve been a mom for almost eight years and have only just begun making exercise a priority. Why did it take me so long to make a solid attempt at getting healthy? Because I felt guilty about it. That’s right. I had exercise guilt. How many times have you thought about exercising … [Read more...] about The One Thing that Helped Me Learn to Exercise Guilt-Free