How to Make The Most Of Your Time (& Get Stuff Done!)
Time, time, time. There is always too little of it, or it is going by too quickly. Time is never just right. People are always asking me how I have time to do it all. First, I remind them that I don’t...
View Article5 Awesome Goody Bag Ideas for Kids
This post contains affiliate links If you know me at all, you know I love throwing kids parties and I love Amazon prime. There is a lot of debate these days over goody bags. Critics of the beloved...
View ArticleHow to Find Time to Read
This post contains affiliate links I love reading and often write about it on this blog. I have done monthly reading roundups and reviews, which I paired down to seasonal book lists. (since I felt like...
View ArticleHalloween Treats: Marshmallow Monsters
*this post contains affiliate links* Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays. Donnie & I always loved dressing up in crazy costumes in college and we’ve had pumpkin carving parties since...
View ArticleFall Reading List
this post contains affiliate links Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! I didn’t read all of my summer reading list, but I did get through a good chunk. I’ll post a review soon for...
View ArticleSeptember Family Favorites
this post contains affiliate links Another month has flown by! A big thing happened during September… I turned 37! I spent Labor Day weekend on a lake with family & friends, enjoyed a fantastic...
View ArticleHow to Pack a Healthy, Filling Salad
If you follow me on InstaStories (or social media in general) you know I LOVE a good salad. I make a salad almost every single day to bring to work for lunch. Over the years, I have stepped up my...
View ArticleSummer Reading Wrap-Up
this post contains affiliate links Summer flew by and it sure was fun! Now we are in my favorite season of all… FALL. I love all the holidays and traditions that come with the next few months. Since I...
View ArticleSimple Sangria
I love sangria, but I have always been super intimidated by the thought of making it. A friend of mine shared her go-to recipe, which I made this weekend with a few variations. I am happy to report my...
View Article5 Awesome Games to Step Up Your Next Park Trip
This post was sponsored by Woolite, but opinions are 100% my own. One of our favorite things to do as a family is go to the park. My kids LOVE the park, always have. We are very lucky to live close to...
View ArticleHow to Create a Custom Photo Book in Minutes
I don’t know about you, but I have thousands of pictures on my phone… and even more stuck on my computer. I love technology since I can take a photo of EVERY moment I want to capture. Back in the day,...
View ArticleOctober Family Favorites
I am so bummed that October is over! If you follow me on Instagram you know I am OBSESSED with Halloween and had so much fun celebrating all weekend long. My husband and I took the day off work on...
View ArticleTips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
We are nearing the mid-year point at school and chances are a teacher conference is in your future. This is an important time to gauge exactly how your child is doing in school from the person who...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Rent the Runway Unlimited
I have a new obsession that I am so excited to share with you guys: Rent the Runway Unlimited. For those of you who don’t know, Rent the Runway is a clothing and accessory rental service. In the past,...
View ArticleBe Kind Challenge 2016
I took a few days off social media last week, after the elections. On Election Day, I worked a 15 hour day, then went home and watched TV until about 2am. When I woke up I jumped on social media to...
View ArticleHoliday Treats: Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
I am all about the holidays, it is my favorite time of the year! However, I also love to keep things simple. When it comes to holiday treats, they have to be quick, easy and GOOD. I also love recipes...
View ArticleWhat To Do When You Want to Quit
Lately, I have seen a lot of friends of mine on social media talking about quitting. Amazing women who are feeling torn about their blog, their Etsy shops or creative endeavors, exhausted mommas who...
View ArticleProtecting Your Home During the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time full of fun parties and events. The truth is, crooks are well aware of this fact. Working in news, I can tell you every year we do at least a few stories about a...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: My Kids All-Time Favorite Toys
I see a lot of holiday gift guides out there. They can be super useful, but sometimes I wonder how many of them are simply sponsored items that haven’t been tested out by actual kids. How can Toys...
View ArticleI Tried a 3-Day Juice Cleanse
I always said I would never do a juice cleanse. It just didn’t seem healthy to me. However, earlier this year I did a 5-day detox and I felt amazing when it was over. It dramatically changed the way I...
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