I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Starbucks. I received a promotional item and a gift card to facilitate my review. Did you know Oprah, queen of media, has partnered with Teavana and come up with a delicious tea variety that not only tastes great but helps girls in need? […]
Quick Snack or Breakfast: Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Pouches
I participated in a Blogger Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Stonyfield. I received coupons to facilitate my shopping trip and a promotional item to thank me for participating. If your family is anything like mine, you have some very busy mornings. It seems like we are often in a rush and sometimes that means we […]
More Than Beauty Sleep: My #AveenoDailyChallenge Story
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aveeno. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. My biggest health challenge over the past year or so has been getting enough sleep. My husband spent a lot of months in a war zone […]
Easy Guacamole Veggie Wrap #15MinuteSuppers
I love guacamole although I hated it most of my life. Now it seems that the more I eat it, the more I love it. I have recently come to the happy realization that guacamole does not have to be eaten just in Mexican food. Oh the possibilities! A recent trip to a deli had […]
Benefits of the Family Dinner #SharetheTable
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Barilla, but opinions are my own. Dinnertime is family time in my home. There is a certain magic to it. A rhythm that flows through our evening together as a family. The sounds and smells of dinnertime create an energy that binds us all […]
Add Beauty to Your Stream: 8 Amazing Photographers to Follow on Instagram
As a blogger I follow many fellow bloggers on Instagram. I also follow a lot of friends and relatives and sometimes Instagram can feel like a condensed version of Facebook or a big ad campaign. Don’t get me wrong, I post pics of my kids, food, and other stuff you probably don’t care about from […]
Hatch Green Chile Crescent Rolls #15MinuteSuppers
I love green chiles but I don’t buy them as much as I would like because I don’t often have time to roast and seed them. So I was very happy when I found out I could order Hatch green chiles that were already roasted, seeded, and chopped. The Hatch Chile Store sent me ton […]
Totally Awesome Disney Giveaway $500 (4/30)
Are you ready for the happiest giveaway ever? My blogger friends and I have teamed up to bring you a fabulous Disney Giveaway this month. Two lucky winners will receive Disney gift cards that can be used on an upcoming Disney vacation, Disney Store purchase and more! GIVEAWAY Prizes: $500 Disney Gift Card & $100 Disney […]
Easy Embellished Easter Baskets – Affordable and Personalized
My favorite holiday is Easter. I love the entire season and embrace the spiritual side and much of the spring-centered traditions as well. I love putting Easter baskets together and trying to create something the kiddos will love. Back when I was a kid the fanciest baskets in the stores were simply colored wicker baskets. […]
Resurrection Rolls: An Easter Object Lesson
Easter is my very favorite holiday. I love what it represents, the excitement of the season, and the anticipation of the children. My family is Christian and we keep the focus of our Easter season on the true meaning of Easter – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It can be challenging to keep that focus […]
Should Women Over 40 Have Long Hair? #YearTil40
I cut my hair short once. Even though it was for a good cause, I got a lot of grief from people who loved my long hair. I am still growing it out and it seems to be taking longer. My hair just doesn’t grow as fast as it used to. It isn’t as soft […]
Listerine 21-Day Challenge Results (and Getting Your Kids to Brush)
Disclosure: I received a Target gift card to purchase LISTERINE Brand products from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE 21-Day Challenge. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Last month I shared that I was participating in the LISTERINE® 21-Day […]
