This post is sponsored by At Home Stores. It’s here! My most favorite time of the year. I know the holiday season can be hectic and even stressful, but ignoring all that, the time from Thanksgiving to January 4 (my birthday!) is hands down the best part of the year for me. There’s just something… [Read More]
A Holiday Gift Guide for the Whole Family
This post contains affiliate links, which allows me to occasionally buy an extra Starbucks. The holidays are quickly approaching and you’re wondering just what to get everyone on your list. What’s hot with the kids? What do you get your brother and sister? For grandma? I’ve got you covered with this holiday gift guide for… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Guide: Books for Women
This post contains affiliate links. When you’re looking for book recommendations, who better to give them than a literary agent? I love this list of books for women and hope that at least one of these books turns up in my stocking this year. All of these books have been published within 2017. 1. The… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Guide: Kid’s Book Edition
This post contains affiliate links. Whether you have a big reader in your house or you subscribe to the “something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read” gifting philosophy, books make great gifts. Hit up any Barnes and Noble and you could easily spend hundreds of dollars on your family. Overwhelmed by… [Read More]
On the road a lot? The RAV4 is the right vehicle for you.
I don’t know why but there’s something fun about driving a car other than your own. Testing out all the features and functions is something I find quite enjoyable. At the end of July, I had the opportunity to check out Toyota’s latest RAV4 Platinum edition and spend a week driving it. A road trip was… [Read More]
5 things to think about in advance of a family vacation
We have a family vacation coming up in August. (We’re headed down to Universal in Florida – SQUEE!!) Even though we’re a little less than a month out, I’m already trying to think ahead and figure out what needs to happen BEFORE our trip. Here’s my list of things to think about BEFORE you’re walking… [Read More]
12 water games for the pool and backyard
We are now officially in the sun drenched, heated heart of summer. If your kids are anything like mine, that means playing in, around, and with water every chance they get. The problem is those days at the pool or afternoons in the yard with the sprinkler can get a little old. Everyone needs a… [Read More]
15 Father’s Day crafts that make a perfect gift
Now that Mother’s Day is over, it’s time to start thinking about Dad. But when you have a couple of kids it can be hard to stretch your budget for fancy gifts, and finding the time to get everyone together to go shopping can be just as tough. This year, give a Father’s Day craft… [Read More]
10 Natural Ways to Relieve Migraines
Having had migraines since I was a pre-teen, I have tried my fair share of drugs. You name a prescription and I’ve probably been on it at some point. Over-the-counter? I have Excedrin in every purse and in my car. But sometimes I don’t want to take medicine. Sometimes I prefer to try and see… [Read More]
Burn Boot Camp Update: One Month In
Y’all, it’s happening. I’m turning into one of those crazy work-out people. I’ve never been a huge exercise person. Yes, I do it because I want to stay healthy, but I’ve never been super regimented about it. I worked out in college…sometimes. I used to walk a lot at night. After kids, I joined the… [Read More]
