As moms, we’re always looking for great places to take pictures of our kids. My favorite place to get pictures is at the beach. On our annual beach trips, my goal is to always get at least 2 or 3 excellent shots of the kids enjoying the sand or water plus a bunch other pictures to round out our photo album. After 8 years of beach excursions with my children, I’ve collected quite a few lovely photos. I thought it would be nice to compile them into an inspirational post so other moms can get ideas for their own photo collections. Following are some of my best tips for Keep Reading
4 Tips For Hosting A Backyard Party At Your Home
This post is sponsored by New Air. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you ever been to a house party before as an adult? It is so much fun! Getting together with your friends and family or neighbors is a great way to get that adult interaction in and at the same time let off a little steam. THROWING a party can be a little bit of a different experience, however, if you aren’t prepared for it. Especially that very first house party that you throw. But don’t worry! You can host a great backyard BBQ, birthday party, or just plain old get-together Keep Reading
Easy Summer Charcuterie Board for Kids {Perfect for Picky Eaters!}
#Ad My kids are tracking out of school very soon (they are on a year-round schedule, which means they have 5 short weeks for summer break). We try to cram in a LOT when they are out of school because five weeks passes very quickly! And this summer, I am finally on top of my game. I have the entire summer break planned out, including plenty of downtime to relax. he kids don't know the full "schedule," but I like to keep one for my sanity so I know what we are doing most days. :) I am trying to make my life as streamlined as possible, and my latest focus has been on meal Keep Reading
How to Make Your Stinky Car Smell Like New
This post was sponsored by Perk Vent Wrap on behalf of IZEA. All opinions are 100% my own. You recognize it immediately when you get into a new car. That new car smell. So hard to describe, but unmistakable when you experience it. I love the new car smell but don’t get to smell it very often because our cars are an average of 7 years old. One of these days I will have a new car again! :) How to Get the New Car Smell Back! You can imagine my excitement when I was asked to test out the new PERK Vent Wrap and one of the scents they Keep Reading
Why I Needed the NewAir 177-Can Black Stainless Steel Deluxe Beverage Fridge
If you have read any of my past blog posts then you know how much I love to entertain in my home. Whether it's a small bible study group, Thanksgiving dinner or fun 4th of July party, I can't get enough of having guests over to celebrate with my family. This brings me to the point of this post, I NEEDED a beverage fridge. This is where the NewAir 177-Can Black Stainless Steel Deluxe Beverage Fridge comes into play. Before, I would set up a few coolers on the porch or in the garage and fill them up with ice and drinks. They were a bit of a Keep Reading
How to Treat Rough, Uneven Skin with Microderm Abrasion at Home
This post is sponsored by Trophy Skin. All opinion are 100% my own. Have you ever wondered how to make your skin smoother and more even-textured again? As I approach the big 4-0 (next year) it’s something I’m wondering quite often. My skin has always seemed problematic, but in the recent years it’s definitely gotten worse. I feel like it’s not only dry in patches, but it’s rather uneven in texture. I’ve been wanting to do something about it and recently I found a company that offers products I’ve been very eager to try – it’s called Trophy Skin and they offer spa-like products Keep Reading
The Smartest Thing To Do With Your Tax Refund
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ebates for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to tax time we ALL hope for a refund. And if we’re lucky enough to get one, we are left with the big question = What do I do with it? Before I get into that I’d like to clear up one confusing point regarding tax refunds. I find a lot of people do not realize exactly what their refund is. Or think it is money the government is giving them. The most common way tax refunds occur is when you pay more taxes throughout the year through your Keep Reading
5 Ideas to Help You Have a Low Stress Holiday Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. As you all know, I love the holiday season. There’s nothing that can match the magic of Christmas, especially as a mom. But it can also be a time of feeling stretched really thin. Between school events for 3 kids, family gatherings, parties and holiday shopping, it’s easy to feel stressed when you are running from place to place while trying to keep up with all the normal day to day stuff too! That’s why when my friends at Food Lion asked me to partner with them and Keep Reading
Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. Halloween is such a fun time of the year! I love how excited all the kids get about everything from pumpkin carving to choosing their costumes each year. While it's a time of excitement and a lot of fun, it's also a good opportunity to take the time and make sure you are ready to have a safe Halloween. Halloween Safety Precautions I'm partnering with my friends at Erie Insurance to help spread the word about Halloween safety tips. Here aresome easy ways to keep yourself, your family and others safe this Keep Reading
How to Create a Holiday Budget That Works {+ free worksheet!}
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Every year I feel like the holidays just sneak up on me. I'm going about my day all summer long, enjoying the nice weather and then BAM! I go to a store and all of a sudden there are holiday decorations everywhere! Halloween…Thanksgiving…Christmas…you name it! This year I'm taking the early presence of holiday decorations in the stores as my cue to plan ahead for the holidays. I'm a habitual procrastinator and Keep Reading
A Military Wife’s Tips for Surviving a Quick Relocation (plus moving checklist!)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm so glad you're here. I have something very important to share with you. If you are a military spouse, then you're in the right place! Are you facing a quick military move? I've been there! As a former military spouse, I moved MANY MANY times, sometimes on very short notice. It's super difficult to overturn your entire life in a short amount of time. There are all the emotions of having the leave the place you live & your friends, but add on top of Keep Reading
Top 8 Best Toys for Christmas
Every year we ask ourselves this question. What do I get the kids for Christmas? What kind of present will they like, want, need? It doesn't need to be your own kid. I ask the same thing about my nieces and nephews and get the same questions from the grandparents. I am on the ball this year. After some sleuthing and a little bit of eavesdropping in on my younger family members I know exactly what the kids in their age brackets seem to want the most. Let me break down what toys I've found they want into groups by age and sex. 5 to 6-Year-Old Boys 1) The Rusty Rivets Keep Reading
The Easiest Way to Protect Your iPhone Photos (even if your phone gets ruined!)
This post and video was sponsored by SanDisk. All opinions are 100% my own. Hey mama! I hope you’re doing well. Today I want to talk about something that’s on your mind. I know it is, because it’s always on mine! It’s about how you will make sure you don’t lose any of your precious family memories if your phone gets damaged… SO MANY POTENTIAL IPHONE ACCIDENTS I don’t know about you, but my phone has been dropped in the toilet, dropped in a glass of water (seriously, don’t ask me why someone would do that), stepped on, dropped off the counter, and dropped on the Keep Reading
How to Make Money from Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook (even if you’re not a blogger)
Note: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Social Publi. All opinions are 100% my own. Today I want to talk about a topic that I get asked about ALL. THE. TIME. How do you make extra money on social media without being a blogger? So many people see bloggers out there raking in the dough, but it’s kinda confusing how it all works. Starting a blog takes a lot of time, but sometimes you just want to be able to earn a little extra cash without going to all that effort. Well today I want to explain a little more about how you can do this. It's now Keep Reading
How to Create an Allergy Friendly Master Bedroom
This post is sponsored by Venta Airwasher. All opinions are 100% my own. Ya’ll. Today I want to write about something I’ve been meaning to talk about for quite a while. Seasonal allergies and allergies in general have plagued me my entire life. Whenever I’ve lived in a home with carpet, my allergies have given me problems. I like clean air, and carpets seem to hold onto dust + other allergens that make me sneeze constantly. Earlier this year, we decided to go on a rampage against the allergens in our carpet, and I want to write about this so you can see how it’s possible to go from Keep Reading
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