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We are finally starting to get into a routine around here. The summer we totally lost a routine and things got a little rough around here. They say kids need a routine but honestly around here we all need a routine. When things start to slide it is like everything starts to slide. One thing that makes a huge difference to our day is the way we start it. My husband is the first one up and then the … [Read more...]

Football lovers heart B-Dubs $25 Gift Card Giveaway

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My dad is a football fanatic. Like big time. Not just for any team either. The New England Patriots. When the game starts the party starts. He loves to make sure that there are plenty of snack foods during the game. The rest of us? Well my stepmother is just as big as a fan as he … [Read more...]

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Is it okay if I say the word Christmas? I know it's early but we all know it's coming and we're all trying to start budgeting appropriately to prepare. I start watching sales a lot more closely and I pay attention to pricing everywhere. I struggle spending money on presentation. Yet, … [Read more...]

Kmart’s Big Layaway Giveaway! Win Your Layaway!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Can you believe that Christmas is just across the corner? I have family already asking me what my kids want as they are beginning to start their holiday shopping. First thing I try to do this time of year is figure out what I can afford an what it is I plan on buying my boys. Then … [Read more...]

Find Beauty In The Fall With Miracle-Gro!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Can you believe it's September already? Where did summer go? Now that many of my plants are done flowering it's time for me to Find beauty in the Fall that is on it's way. I'm super excited because we finally have our porch done and that means I can finally … [Read more...]

The Book Lovers Getaway Sweepstakes {Four Days Three Nights Trip For SIX To Canada}

Have you ever been to Canada? I have! It's absolutely gorgeous there! I've always wanted to go back and bring my family there but with a family of five, well, it gets expensive! Now you can win a trip for you and FIVE of your closest friends (which translates to me as no fighting children or crying babies) to see the beautiful land of Ontario & Muskoka for an amazing Book Lovers … [Read more...]

Capturing A Screen Shot Tutorial.

How Do I Get A Screen Shot? That's a question I hear a lot. I see it regularly on my facebook feed and thought I'd give a quick tutorial. First things firs you need to find your paint program. Pretty much all laptops and desktops come with a simple program. If you don't find one just google 'free paint program' and I'm sure you'll find one. Since I use mine regularly, mine is right in my … [Read more...]

Ouch! I don’t know which hurts more!

When it was down to the final months of wedding planning the decision of the rings came up. He had this old piggy bank that was as big as a toddler that his grandmother had given him and helped him fill when he was a child. He always knew he wanted to do something special with the money and since his grandmother had since passed it was more important to make sure that happened.Using it on our … [Read more...]

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I remember when that first monthly moment happened. My parents were divorced and I was temporarily living with my Dad. I had no clue what to do or what I was going through. No one had talked to me about it and I was so embarrassed about what was happening to me. Of course once I was able to talk to my mom she took care of all my questions and physical needs but do you know that in other areas of … [Read more...]