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GIFT GUIDES

For the dad who deserves to relax! | Father’s Day Gift Idea

June 5, 2015

Is it just me or is 2015 really flying by? I can’t believe it’s almost Father’s Day! Maybe it’s because I’m easy to shop for, but I always feel that my guy is harder to shop for and Father’s Day often causes me a little gift-giving stress.  Like, I  ask my husband if he’d like anything […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Jurassic World Toy and Book Giveaway #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld

June 4, 2015

Our dino-loving sons are certainly excited about the next evolution in the Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World! The world of dinosaurs has intrigued them from a very early age and the Jurassic Park series brings this fascination to life in big screen adventure fashion that more-than-worth roaring about! That’s why we are so thrilled to be […]

Fashion GIFT GUIDES NEW

Hey Dad, Want To Play Catch? | Dickies Catch with the Kids

June 4, 2015

Some of the best memories I have from my youth are those of playing catch with my father.  No matter how exhausted he was when he came home from work, he would play catch or work on my batting skills or drive me to practices and games.  Sports were a way my father and I […]

NOURISH

Isn’t It About Time To Grab a FitSnack?

June 3, 2015

Remember when we were kids and we could grab a cupcake off the counter and run all day on pure sugar? Unfortunately, as we got older, those habits caught up with us, and many of us changed our eating and make it a daily goal to stay in decent shape for the long haul. (This […]

Crafts CREATE

20 Quick & Easy Father’s Day Craft Ideas

June 2, 2015

I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year and Father’s Day is almost here. Have you figured out a gift for the father in your life yet? I know some dads are hard to buy for, and they always end up with the last minute gifts because when you ask them what they’d like for Father’s […]

GIFT GUIDES NEW

8 Unique Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

June 1, 2015

Father’s Day is soon approaching! I always try to get gifts for my husband that are unique and well thought out rather than some random thing I found at Walmart at the last minute. He does so much for us and it’s the least I can do to show our love and gratitude for the […]

NOURISH Recipes

25 Best Backyard Barbecue Recipes

May 28, 2015

After this very long and cold winter, I can’t wait to start grilling again! There’s just something about the flavor of Barbecue that makes a person think of lazy summer days. If you feel that way too, you’ll love this list of the 25 Best Backyard Barbecue Recipes! There’s a little bit of everything here – […]

Home and Hearth NEW SUSTAIN

Sweet Laundry Dreams are Made of This: Samsung ActiveWash #PreTreatYourself

May 27, 2015

As a homemaker  and work-at-home mom whose life revolves around day-to-day chores, I have to say  new appliances simply add a mega dose of sunshine to your routine, especially if your old appliance has seen brighter days!  When I was approached by hhgregg to review the Samsung 5.2 Cu. Ft. Platinum Silver High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer […]

Gardening SUSTAIN

How to Test Old Seeds for Viability

May 25, 2015

It’s time to wrap up Spring cleaning and that included inventor of our gardening items, which includes testing old seeds for germination viability. I created this Spring Cleaning and Poise Thin-Shape pads feature as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #RecycleYourPeriodPad For me, Spring cleaning doesn’t just mean organizing our closets and scrubbing every inch of […]

EXPLORE NEW US Travel

Disney Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts #DisneySMMC

May 24, 2015

Countless times I’ve gone on vacation seeking relaxation and either wound up running non-stop from the second we got to our destination or just didn’t have the facilities that were conducive to winding down at the end of a long vacay day.  Recently, I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration and had the opportunity […]

Animals SUSTAIN

Our Purina ONE 28-Day Challenge Results #ONEDifference

May 24, 2015

Some of my favorite everyday use products have come from brand challenges – a company invites you to try your product and share your experiences. Such is the case of the Purina ONE 28-Day Challenge. Thanks to Smiley360 and Purina, I received complementary products and information to get started.  Purina is a trusted name and […]

Gardening SUSTAIN

Free Printable Garden Journal Pages

May 23, 2015

When I was writing my new book, Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving — with Over 100 Recipes! I often referred to my old gardening journals to help me recall tidbits like various organic methods that were successful in ridding my garden of unwanted pests or what plants paired well with […]