I haven’t felt like myself in a long time. Or maybe I haven’t ever felt like myself because I never figured it out in the first place. All I know is lately I just feel . . . different. And I think going to Arkansas was the catalyst for all these NEW and BIG feelings I’m having. I’ve always … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sterling. All opinions are 100% mine. My allergies are so terrible right now. I never used to struggle with this but I do now! I am always so congested and it’s become a year-round problem for me, unfortunately. I started incorporating essential … ... [Read more...]

When I signed up to do this Dude Ranch blogger press trip I made a promise to myself – I would do every single activity they offer even if I was scared. I didn’t know what I was getting into exactly but this trip turned out to be a huge personal challenge for me. I had never done any of these … ... [Read more...]

I’m so excited to finally make this announcement as I’ve known about this for months but had to keep it quiet! I’ve been wanting to get more into travel blogging and this here press trip to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is kickin’ it off! Starting tomorrow, I will head south with four other awesome … ... [Read more...]

Thank you Dove Hair for sponsoring this post. Click here to download and share your own personalized Dove Hair Love Your Curls e-Book! I can be honest with you guys, right? When I found out Sawyer was a girl, I was so so so very thrilled! But I was also really really scared about having a daughter. … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bestway. All opinions are 100% mine. We probably won’t make it to the beach this summer and I gotta tell you – I’m super sad about that! I love the beach so much. In fact, there’s a part of me that feels like I was meant to live near a beach. The … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Char-Broil. All opinions are 100% mine. I have big plans for our backyard this summer. Oh yes. Big, big plans. I know I say this about different rooms of our house a lot. But I would really like to enjoy our outdoor space much more than we have in … ... [Read more...]

Today I’m going to discuss a hot topic in the blog world – sponsored posts. Last month I conducted a reader survey. The last time I asked for my readers’ thoughts and opinions was in 2011. So I thought it was time I figured out who is reading my blog. I also wanted to find out why you are reading … ... [Read more...]

Slish, slosh. Slish, slosh. The dish water splashes back and forth in the sink as I hurriedly place dirty bowls and plates and silverware in the dishwasher. After a few days of ignoring the growing pile, it was the strange stench that finally convinced me to do them. Dear God. How long has this been … ... [Read more...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine. Mondays can be a bit bumpy for families, am I right? It’s tough getting back into the weekly routine after a slower-paced weekend. I’ll be honest – one of the things I really dislike is coming up with ideas for … ... [Read more...]