How To Add “Me Time” Back Into Your Life
At first glance, “me time” may sound like something Popeye would say to wife Olive Oyl. The old sailor could gripe: “I need me time to get to me boat!” Actually, it simply means each of us, especially busy parents, needs moments to be alone to relax or do whatever else we want without interruption […]
Adventure Travel Safety Tips for Families
Do you like to fill your family travel plan with adventurous activities? Biking, white water rafting, zip-lining, or seeing animals up close in the wild – whatever you love to do, keep these adventure travel safety tips in mind. Choosing Safe Adventure Travel Destinations When booking an adventure trip abroad, it is easy for parents […]
5 Free Things To Do In Chicago This Summer
Chicago is a large vibrant city perfect for both quick getaways and extended stays. It also happens to be the city where I lived the first twenty years of my life and the place I return to often to visit with family. Traveling to Chicago can be a bit pricey. The difference from Louisville to […]
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Masters of Mischief (Giveaway!)
Find a comfy spot and get ready for some fun summer reading! Simon & Schuster is partnering with me for a MASTERS OF MISCHIEF (The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #3) giveaway! As a former teacher, mom of three and library volunteer, I’ve witnessed the many positive effects the “magic of literature” has in our children’s […]
SkullCandy Push True Wireless Earbuds – Amazing Sound That Moves The Way You Do
The famous quote from Plato, “music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything,” is as true today as it was then. Music simply super-charges your life and makes all the moves you make even more enjoyable. Thanks to my partnership with Best Buy, SkullCandy […]
Get ready for a CAPTAIN MARVEL Family Movie Night
One thing I absolutely love about CAPTAIN MARVEL is how well the film demonstrates that vulnerability and strength can not only coexist, but work symbiotically within in. Thanks to my partnership with Marvel and Team Click, I’ve had the chance to review the home version of this fabulous film and have some super fun content […]
How Do You Fuel Your Hectic Day? Starting Mine off Right with Sargento Sunrise Balanced Breaks
This post is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #JuneDairyMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com #JDM2019 I don’t think my life is going to slow down anytime soon and I’m totally okay with that! We have a hectic family schedule, […]
Why June is the Sweetest Month of the Year
Sweet summertime is getting even sweeter! June is the sweetest month of the year because it’s National Candy Month. How will you celebrate? There are many occasions that you can enjoy candy as a special treat. (Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and winter holiday season, just to name a few). But how many of them celebrate candy […]
DIY Fairy Garden Flower Pots and Other Cute Garden Decor Ideas
Container gardening is the perfect solution for enjoying fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs throughout the year. Flower pots also add a pop of color or personal touch to your home or outdoor garden. Thanks to my partnership with Shutterfly, I’m brightening up my décor efforts with some super cute ideas. There’s no need to […]
Celebrating National Egg Month with Farm Fresh Eggs, Italian Style
It’s nearly summer and my garden is yielding all sorts of wonderful delights. As I’m a huge fan of classic Italian garden staples like basil, parsley and tomatoes, there’s certainly an abundance to enjoy. Thanks to my partnership with Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, I was inspired to create a new breakfast dish that makes […]
Ready for a Vacation at Sea?
Even if you don’t have vacation plans — except maybe the required appearance at an upcoming family reunion — it’s fun to think about a vacation at sea. It turns out that the vast majority of people recently surveyed about vacations who have never been on a cruise — 94 percent — said they’d like […]
Healing Benefits of Aloe Vera
One of my favorite container garden plants, aloe vera plant has been utilized for medicinal and beauty purposes for centuries in both juice and gel form. Earliest evidence of its existence dates back to 2100 BC. The aloe vera plant was used by most of the earliest cultures such as the Greeks for blisters, Romans, […]