Let Music Be Your Motivation, Not Your Distraction {$5 Gift Card Offer} #GetMotivated

I remember the first walk I went on when I started this weight loss journey of mine. I have come a long way since then. Last year I really tried not to invest a lot of money into the gear I needed. After all it was just a walk, right? Well, kinda yes and kinda no. You really only need a good pair of sneakers to walk. However, it was boring. I found that when I brought my headphones and music I … [Read more...]

Have you tried Walmart Great Value Naturals?

Ugh. It was just a little over a week now when the flu hit me and knocked me down. One minute I was up and the next I was down. Down so hard it hurt to lift my own head. Do you know what happens when a work at home mom who takes care of it all goes down? You get a very dirty house. My hubby tried to help the best he could but it wasn't easy. Around the one week mark I was finally feeling a … [Read more...]

Joovy 2014 Resolutions X2 {$600 Giveaway} #Joovy2014ResolutionsX2

As you all know last year I started my weight loss journey. There were two things I never left the house with on my daily walks that eventually turned into runs: My cute adorable toddler & our Joovy 360. I never could have accomplished the 38 pound loss I achieved by the end of the summer without the help of Joovy. We also have a Joovy Cocoon to mix things up for a run bike ride too. Of … [Read more...]

Cash In Your Gymbucks at Gymboree!

It's that time over at Gymboree! Make sure to take advantage of those gymbucks you've been earning for the past few months! Remember if you purchased in store the code will be at the bottom of your receipt and if you ordered online it will be on your slip that came in your package. Can't find your gymbucks code? If you used your rewards card or ordered online you can call and they can … [Read more...]

{Wordless Wednesday} Decisions, Decisions

I feel like I just cut my hair and it is already super long again. I love long hair but lately it's just heavy. Of course I'm just getting over the flu where my hair physically hurt I was so sick so I know I need to sit for a bit. But the itch to get it cut is here. Normally, it takes a few years to want to cut my hair again and it's only been a few months. Norm??ally, it's my hubby pushing … [Read more...]

No Sew Fleece Tied Teething Crib Rail Cover Tutorial

One morning I woke up to the sweet sound of Halli playing.  I love that sound.  It makes my heart happy listening to her giggle and talk after she has a had a good night's rest.  This particular morning I walked in and she was chewing on her crib! She was teething on it like she was starving but was having the time of her life! We clearly needed a teething crib rail cover! That poor crib … [Read more...]

Our Christmas 2013

Talk about a late post! Things have been super crazy around here but I really wanted to make sure to share our Christmas. I love looking back through the years at special moments with my children and I would be sad to have no memory of our Christmas together on my blog. We received MANY Christmas cards. Three times this much. Next year I need to find a new system or at least another one … [Read more...]

I have the FLU!

I know it's been quiet here and I have not been updating much. Things have been very busy and then Tuesday night it hit me hard and it hit me fast. By Wednesday morning I was completely miserable. Yesterday was no better either! Even the rubber band in my hair hurt I was so sick. Luckily for me, my awesome Mother-In-Law took Sawyer for the day. She also took Gavin who is currently ill and was … [Read more...]

Keeki Pure & Simple Earth- Friendly Nail Polishes- Spicy Gift Pack {Review & #Giveaway}

In the past two or three years I have been really aware of the chemicals that come into my home.  I try and buy organic food when I can.  I have kicked all processed garbage to the curb.  I make most of my cleaning products or I only use ones with natural ingredients.  When it comes to make up and other body products I don’t know why it never dawned on me that they would be full of harmful … [Read more...]