Why It’s Important to Have Mommy Play Dates

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This last week I had a Mommy Play Date (kids came too of course!!) at the park. I was talking to a friend about it after, and she made the comment that I “sure seem […]

Handwriting Cards as a child

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias A few months ago my mom asked my kids to start hand writing her letters. They have been good at face timing, writing texts and drawing pictures, but they didn’t write letters. The first time we […]

Summertime Flatbread Sandwiches with Hidden Valley and Fresh Veggies

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatsYourRanch #CollectiveBias One of my favorite things about spring/summer are all the fresh veggie available to my family. My kids LOVE fresh veggies and snack on them all the time. So I always try to find new ways […]

Crockpot Chili con Queso

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods, LLC.. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost officially Summer (we only have 1 MORE DAY OF SCHOOL!!!) and that can only mean one thing – SUMMER COOKOUTS. I can’t even contain my excitement over having neighborhood block parties, friends over to […]

Using your BBQ Grill as an Oven in the Summer

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias Did you guys know that you can use your BBQ grill as an OVEN? This is seriously one of the greatest “hacks” I have ever learned because it has saved my house from heating up during the […]

Dining Room Makeover with Frog Tape

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape®. All opinions are 100% mine. You guys, about 2 months ago I got a new dinning room table…….YES!!! We were given a hand me down for our first house when we got married and that thing has since seen better days in our […]

Conquering Bedwetting with a 3 year old

This post is sponsored by Acorn and Pampers UnderJams. But as always, everything written is 100% honest and my own opinions. #ConquerBedWetting   Gracie has been potty trained for over a year now. She was very anxious as a young 2 year old to be as big as her brother and use the toilet. She caught on […]

6 week Bran Muffin recipe

 A few months ago, I started walking in the mornings with a bunch of ladies in my neighborhood. It was just what I needed to get my butt in gear and start focusing on being more healthy and getting my life back. I’ve since started focusing on what I eat, working out on a regular […]

Summer BINGO printable game

This idea previously appeared on Design Dazzle. Printable BINGO game with a Summer theme. Perfect game to play with all ages during a picnic or other Summer party! Today I’m sharing one of my kids’ favorite games. We love BINGO because it’s so easy for all ages to play and participate in. The BINGO package […]

Mothers Day Gift Guide 2015

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost Mothers Day, and I feel like I’m quickly becoming a good judge of what would make the perfect gift. I mean, I AM a Mother after all. So when trying to decide what to […]