I’m back in college, this is actually my 3rd semester back, but I don’t talk about it often. It seems taboo like nobody cares when you’re 27 and you’re working your butt off to go back to school while juggling family life and work. It’s a lot to handle, this past month I’ve been stressing […]
U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach program
This post is part of a sponsored conversation on behalf of U.S. Cellular, all opinions are my own. With U.S. Cellular, you can rely on their high-quality network to work in the middle of anywhere. Aliceana finished her first season of tee ball, it was one of the most exciting parts of parenting so far. […]
Celebrate with Sprinkle Milk
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser National Milk Life Campaign. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMilkMyWay #CollectiveBias What if you could give your kids a nutrient-rich, delicious, farm fresh beverage with natural protein and no sugar added – all for about a quarter per serving? Surprise – it’s something […]
Hit the trails during American Adventures Month
This post is part of a sponsored conversation on behalf of U.S. Cellular, all opinions are my own. With U.S. Cellular, you can rely on their high-quality network to work in the middle of anywhere. August is a great month to get outdoors, and spending time at one of the many national parks is an […]
Deer Lord! Strategic party card game
Thank you Deer Lord! for sponsoring this post. Grab your new edition of Deer Lord! social party game, available through Target retail stores starting July 30. It’s no secret we love games, and when we have friends over we’re most often reaching for a fun party game. They’re notoriously great for a lot of laughs […]
Aliceana’s latest Netflix obsession: Power Rangers
I’m a part of the Netflix #StreamTeam and this post is part of a sponsored conversation. All opinions are my own, the obsession is real. Long gone are the days of Saturday cartoons. Kids are no longer stuck watching whatever is on at the moment on 1 or 2 cartoon channels (remember sick days when […]
Use Zzysh for more wine, but less whining in your life.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Zzysh. The opinions and text are all mine. Whenever we’re invited to an event in summer, or well…ever…the easiest hostess gift is always wine. You can get a wine for any occasion, and some bottles are too pretty not to gift. No gift wrap […]
Protect your phone from the sun and water with these tips
This post is part of a sponsored conversation, I’ve partnered with U.S. Cellular to bring you tips on how to protect your phone from the sun and water this summer. We wear sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun, but have you ever thought about what those harmful rays can do to your smart phone? I’m […]
Random Acts of Cardness – DIY Greeting Card Canvas Art
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateAllSummer #CollectiveBias Aliceana just started playing tee ball this Summer, and we’re so proud of how great she’s doing. Ok, her running could use a lot of practice, but that’s most likely my fault (running is my kryptonite.) […]
GLOW on Netflix (free printable cupcake toppers)
I had the chance to preview 2 episodes of GLOW on Netflix, and now I can not wait to watch the rest of the series tomorrow. I’ll be vague and cryptic, so don’t be afraid of spoilers, but do be warned you’ll want to wear day-glo colored leotards and jump around your bedroom practicing your […]
Snag a perfect Selfie with these tips
This post is sponsored, but all opinions and words are my own. As a mom, I’m typically behind the camera not in front of it. We always go do really fun things, and from the photographic evidence you would think that AJ and Aliceana do everything together as a duo instead of our actual trio […]
Codenames: Deep Undercover
It’s not a secret that we’re huge fans of board games, we have shelves upon shelves of board games. The games we often reach for when we have guests over are party games. Party games are great, they’re fast to learn, can be played quickly, and generally are played over and over again, with lots […]
Conquering boredom with board games and OREO
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EnterTheWonderVault #CollectiveBias We’ve been having a lot of game nights lately, it’s a great way to spend time as a family and teach Aliceana a lot in a really fun way. Even if she’s just learning how to […]
Atlas Mission – Reading and Culture app for 4-6 year olds
We love learning apps in our family, it’s no secret that Aliceana loves her iPad. The touch interface makes it really simple to navigate, and it’s just a really fun and interactive experience. So we use her love of iPad for something a lot more useful than watching her favorite cartoons, and fill it up […]
Black Panther teaser out now!
The BLACK PANTHER teaser is officially out and this one looks great. I’m ridiculously excited to see Martin Freeman and Danai Gurira in the cast list. John Watson and Michonne should be in all Marvel movies, right? 😉 Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns […]
DIY Yarn Cat Toys
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CatsloveNutrish #CollectiveBias My whole life I’ve been a dog person, but as I sit on the couch with a cat on either side of me, I’m thinking I’m a cat person too. I’m always looking for new cat […]
Tips for hosting a beer tasting party
Messaging below is intended for ages 21+ and is intended to be enjoyed responsibly, in moderation. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RefreshinglyIndependent #CollectiveBias Beer tasting parties are becoming so popular, they can be really extravagant or really simple either way it’ll be really […]