New Orleans is my new favorite city. I had the pleasure of spending a long weekend there while attending the Mocha Moms Girlfriend Getaway. It was a city I had always wanted to go to but for some reason had never been. And now I just can’t wait to get back. New Orleans is full […]
Back to school shopping at Oshkosh B’gosh #BacktoBgosh #Bgoshjeanius
Back to school shopping for four kids is expensive, time-consuming, and nerve-wracking. I want my kids to look good (which makes me look good if I’m honest) but I don’t want to spend tons of money or travel across the city going to many stores. I want fun colors, well-constructed clothes that won’t fall apart, […]
5 Reasons I Love My Marriage
I love my marriage. I really do. And that is not just a metaphorical statement that sounds good. I love being married to my husband. I simply could not imagine living a life without him, or without this bond we have created. In honor of our wedding anniversary tomorrow, I thought I’d share 5 reasons […]
Refuse to Let Summer Go With Vintage Sparkling Water #DrinkVintage #CG
Vintage Sparkling Water is my new summer treat. Though my kids are back in school now (SO early, right?) I refuse to let summer go. I will still go to the pool. I will still get my tennis in outside. I will wear shorts and flip flops and ponytails. And I will enjoy a refreshing […]
A Traumatic Brain Injury is No Laughing Matter #ConcussionSafety
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It happens when your head is dealt a blow so strong that your brain bounces around in your skull, creating possibly dangerous chemical changes and damaging brain cells. (Source: CDC) It is not being “punch drunk”. It is not a joke to laugh off. Concussions can have serious […]
Parenting is the Ultimate Adventure. #Streamteam
Parenting is the ultimate adventure. That was the first line of the Netflix Streamteam member email I received this month. It was hard for me to get past that line because it is such a simple truth. I have done a lot of adventurous stuff in life. I have moved across country on basically a hope and […]
2 Vanity Fair Bras to Save Your Summer + a Giveaway
Vanity Fair bras will help to save your summer? Yes! I’m sure that sounds a bit overreaching but it’s the truth. One will help you deal with whatever heat and humidity you have going on in your neck of the woods. The other will help you wear ALL the hottest summer styles…even if God […]
Grace Stirs Up Success | New DVD Alert
I have an American Girl loving daughter and so we both were thrilled when American Girl sent us a party pack celebrating their newest DVD release: An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success. Though we received the movie for free, all opinions (of course) are my own. An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success is […]
Keeping Kids Safe | 3 Tips for Safety at Home
Keeping kids safe is a full time job. And finding ways to maximize their safety at home is crucial. Kids like to do things like touch, taste, explore, and obviously have no regard for how dangerous something can be. In the coming months, look for more articles on keeping kids safe as I’ve partnered with […]
Hungry? Check Out These July 4th Recipes for Desserts, Snacks and Appetizers
Looking for some mouthwatering and patriotic July 4th recipes for desserts, snacks, and appetizers? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you are hosting a big 4th of July barbecue, hanging out with friends and family, or maybe just looking to add some red, white, and blue into your weekend, these recipes are sure to fit the […]
