7UP Raspberry Lime Floats & Apple Dumplings

"This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of 7UP®. The opinions and text are mine." One of my favorite things to do is entertain. I love having friends, other couples, and new families over to our home. It is always so much fun to meet new people and enjoy the weekend together. My kids love playing with other kids and making new friends as well. Entertaining also gives me the … [Read more...]

Give Kids A Smile Celebrates 15 Years {Find Out How You Can Help!}

This post was sponsored by Give Kids A Smile as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My family and I try to help serve in our community as often as we can. We are very active members of our church and participate in numerous service projects with our congregation. Recently we have made "Courage Capes." Courage Capes are for … [Read more...]

Rock Dog In Theaters February 24th {Plus, Visa Gift Card Giveaway!}

It seems like winter is hanging on for dear life! Temperatures are still freezing, and we seem to keep getting blasted by snow. I am over this never-ending winter, and my kids are getting some terrible cabin fever. One of our favorite things to do when cabin fever hits is to head to the movie theater. My kids love movies, and they have been an excellent way to break up our winter blues. We … [Read more...]

Celebrate National Hot Breakfast Month With Krusteaz & Giveaway

“For this post, I received free product and goodies from Krusteaz and T-Fal. All thoughts and reviews are my own.” My family is always so busy during the week; between different school schedules, work schedules, homework, dance lessons, karate, cub scouts, and church activities it can be hard to sit down as a family at dinner. Dinner time is by far the most stressful part of the day for me. I am … [Read more...]

Entenmann’s Little Bites® Pouch Make Pledge Recycling Program & Giveaway!

The coupons for product redemption, information, and gift card have been provided by Entenmann’s® Little Bites® so that I could try the product and share information about the Entenmann's® Little Bites ® Pouch Recycling Program with TerraCycle® and my thoughts and information about Entenmann’s® Little Bites®. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of … [Read more...]

4 Tips From Ooma to Keep Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

The holidays are in full swing, and just a few days my family will be traveling. We will drive about 8 hours to grandma's house and then will spend an entire week with family. I can't wait for all of my family traditions, for my kids spend time with grandparents and lots of playing with cousins. The holidays are already so busy, but there is added stress when I am getting ready for us to have … [Read more...]

Preserve Holiday Cheer with Energizer

My husband and I were relatively new parents, and it was our son's second Christmas. He was going to turn two a few days later, and he understood a little bit more what would happen on Christmas. I remember he had a small kitchen and a helicopter that I was super excited for him to open. We started setting up the kitchen on Christmas Eve, and as I was putting on all the little sticker decals, my … [Read more...]

Hear a Better Day with Miracle-Ear

In a few days, my family and I will be driving over the river and through the woods to grandma's house for the holidays. It isn't often we get to spend quality time with our extended family. We can't wait to see aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. I have been looking forward to and preparing for the holidays for weeks now. We have already gone to a few holiday parties, and my house is full … [Read more...]

Holiday Tips To Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh With Febreze

This review was made possible by iConnect and Febreze. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. My family lives pretty far away from any extended family and close friends. It can be really hard being so far away from everyone we love so much. The holiday season is my very favorite time of the year. We have already enjoyed some holiday snow, I … [Read more...]