I was provided with compensation from The Global Influence Network as part of my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and ideas are my own. I finally have my hair the length I want it! After about 2 almost 3 years of growing it out it is really, super long. I had always had shoulder length hair but wanted to commit to growing it long. Long hair is so great! I love that when I am in a … [Read more...]
2014 First Day Of School {3rd & 8th Grade}
I can't believe it is September! I feel like summer just started but instead it's ending. I'm sitting here thinking of all the things I said would be done by now and all the things I want to get done this fall. It just seems like the seasons go faster and faster and time just never sits still anymore. It's another school year starting today here and my boys have grown so much! Johnny is the … [Read more...]
Going Back to School with #MammaChiaMagic {Review & #Giveaway}
This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Mamma Chia. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. It has finally happened.... my first baby has started school. Hayden had his first week of Kindergarten last week! I am pretty proud of how I kept it together. Now full disclosure here, and if I'm being totally honest I cried … [Read more...]
NatureBox: Back To School Snacking Made Easy #natureboxsnacks
I can't believe my kids go back to school on Tuesday. I can't believe summer is over. I try to make September a time to recap and get more organized. I also find that my eating changes and I find myself in the kitchen more and more. This year I'm really trying to change the way I eat. Not just for me but for my family too. I've been looking over a lot of options and a lot of them require me being … [Read more...]
Don’t Wait for the Truck and Make a #IceCreamRun to Walgreens
I was provided with compensation from The Global Influence Network as part of my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and ideas are my own. During the summer I always get so nostalgic and crave my grandpa's homemade raspberry ice cream. My grandma and grandpa grew several bushes of raspberries in their backyard. As a kid I loved picking their raspberries and spending all day playing in … [Read more...]
Get Inspired with Coffee-mate’s Newly Designed Bottles by David Bromstad {Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe} #CMInspires
Mornings are rough around here. I'm quite the night owl. When I get up it's usually more of a stagger. My head is just in a cloud and it's not until I have my first cup of coffee in the morning until my head clears and I can function again. Once that happens I can begin planning my day ahead. Having three kids home with me and job that still has to happen you can bet my days are filled. There is … [Read more...]
TONI&GUY® Hair Products Now At Select Walgreens! #sponsored
I was provided with compensation from The Global Influence Network as part of my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and ideas are my own. For years, and years, and years I kept my hair short. All through high school(10 years ago! ahh!) my hair was about shoulder length. Then after I graduated I would go through phases of short or REALLY short. The past 2 years though I … [Read more...]
Our Busy Summer! Don’t Let It End!
I know things here have been slow. I've been off enjoying my kids, my family, and the warm air. One advantage of being a blogger is my schedule is flexible and I want to be able to look back and see all the fun we had- not how much work I got done. I'm not saying I'm not working because I am. In fact I've been working really hard on some behind the scenes things and I'm really excited about what I … [Read more...]
Amp up your VMA style with TRESemmé
I was provided with compensation from The Global Influence Network as part of my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and ideas are my own. One of my favorite ways to amp up my hairstyle is with lots of volume and big loose waves. Waves are such a gorgeous trend right now and really polish off my look. I feel so much more put together when I am rocking loose waves in my hair. The great … [Read more...]