Loving What We Do
After School Snacking with Miles & Zoe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I don’t quite remember being as young as Miles and Zoe are now. I have a few memories and one … [Read More...]
Join Us July 31St #BalanceShapeUp Twitter Chat 3pm EST #Spon With Balance Bars
I received samples to participate in the Balance Shape Up challenge, the opinions are my own. Balance Bars are full of protein and a great snack or meal replacement while you are working out. I went to … [Read More...]
Summer Family Time Enjoying the Little Things: Little Mercies #LittleMercies
This is a sponsored post by Harlequin and all opinions are my own. I’m working with Little Mercies a book by Heather Gudenkauf and available In stores June 24, 2014. We have been asked to share with you our … [Read More...]
Travel and Fine Dining
My Alabama Roadtrip in The 2015 Hyundai Sonata #NewSonata
All travel consideration provided by Hyundai. As I mentioned yesterday, we finished our tour of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama by getting into … [Read More...]
Touring The Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Plant
Travel consideration courtesy Hyundai. At the end of June, I flew to Montgomery, Alabama for the first time to visit the Hyundai Motor … [Read More...]
Share Your Travel Disasters For a Chance to Win $10,000! #VacayGoneCrayCray
This post is brought to you by Choice Hotels. Traveling is always an adventure, which means that every traveler has at least one nightmare vacation … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Free Movie Tickets to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #TMNTmovie
We have free tickets to The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and we’re giving them away here. This is for the screening in Seattle. The movie … [Read More...]
Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Trailer
Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, … [Read More...]
Inside Planes Fire and Rescue’s Park Piston Peak
I actually got to visit Planes Fire & Rescue’s park. You know, when Disney makes a movie, they create a work place that represents the movie they … [Read More...]
Recipes
Recipe: Grilled Greek Salad
Fire up the grill - to make a salad?! This is a really cool idea! Check out this tasty recipe from the current issue of Women's Health … Read More
Aunt Eileen’s Chicken Divan
During a recent family get-together, my aunt Eileen shared her great recipe for chicken divan. This is a perfect casserole for using up leftovers - it … Read More
Homemade Upgrade: Fried Chicken Recipe
Looking for a leaner version of a classic comfort food? Try this tasty "Homemade upgrade" for fried chicken from the July/August issue of … Read More
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After School Snacking with Miles & Zoe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I don’t quite remember being as young as Miles and Zoe are now. I have a few memories and one of them was that I was at my grandmother’s house after school and I was always hungry. […]
Join Us July 31St #BalanceShapeUp Twitter Chat 3pm EST #Spon With Balance Bars
I received samples to participate in the Balance Shape Up challenge, the opinions are my own. Balance Bars are full of protein and a great snack or meal replacement while you are working out. I went to Walmart to get some Balance Bars for my trip that I’m going on this week. It’s nice to […]
Recipe: Grilled Greek Salad
Fire up the grill – to make a salad?! This is a really cool idea! Check out this tasty recipe from the current issue of Women’s Health Magazine: Grilled Greek Salad Recipe courtesy Women’s Health Magazine. Ingredients Salad: 3 zucchini, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 tsp olive oil 2 tomatoes, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced […]
Aunt Eileen’s Chicken Divan
During a recent family get-together, my aunt Eileen shared her great recipe for chicken divan. This is a perfect casserole for using up leftovers – it can be prepared with either chicken or turkey, the latter being a great dish for the day after Thanksgiving! This is a family recipe, so the preparation is very […]
Free Movie Tickets to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #TMNTmovie
We have free tickets to The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and we’re giving them away here. This is for the screening in Seattle. The movie releases everywhere August 8th. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – Screening 08/02/14 Location: Lincoln Square Cinemas Link to Passes: http://l.gofobo.us/ZHT6Udsc Code for Passes: W07ZN9 The city needs heroes. Darkness […]
Summer Mornings with Netflix #StreamTeam
I’m a Netflix ambassador and receive a monthly service, all opinions are my own. Zoe and Miles do not get to watch very much TV I keep them really busy. However, on Saturday mornings so that their dad and I can sleep in I will do downstaris and log them into Netflix. I love how […]
Gnome Planter Decoration Craft
My friend J is a very crafty individual. Recently, she came over to help me make some crafts out of foam sheets, and I was amazed by this adorable planter decoration that she created freehand! If you’re looking for a fun rainy day activity to do with the kids, why not try your hand at […]
Homemade Upgrade: Fried Chicken Recipe
Looking for a leaner version of a classic comfort food? Try this tasty “Homemade upgrade” for fried chicken from the July/August issue of Women’s Health Magazine: Homemade Upgrade: Fried Chicken Recipe Author: Women’s Health contributor Keri Glassman, R.D. Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 cups whole raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained 4 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup […]
Cheese and Hormel Chili Dip Recipe
MomStart is a Hormel Family brand ambassador. It has been a busy, but really awesome summer! Recently, I got to enjoy some family time when our relatives made an annual visit from out-of-town for our family reunion. This was immediately preceding a series of business trips for me, so I had a ton going on. […]
How to Make a Boxtrolls Gift Tag!
To celebrate the upcoming release of The Boxtrolls, I wanted to create a fun little crafting project. Since I always seem to be running out of gift tags, I thought I’d create a set of easy homemade gift tags featuring my favorite trolls! What You’ll Need: Foamies Multicolor Sticky Back Foam Sheets Scissors Felt-tip pen […]
Recipe: Shaved Beet Salad
I’ve never been a big fan of beets, so I’m intrigued by this salad recipe from Women’s Health Magazine, since it covers the root veggies in a maple syrup vinaigrette – I’m guessing they’re a lot tastier that way! Shaved Beet Salad Recipe courtesy Women’s Health Magazine. Ingredients Salad: 4 beets (2 golden, 2 red), […]
Stokke Scoot Stroller Review
Stokke Scoot stroller provided for review. During a recent family gathering, I brought over a Stokke Scoot stroller as a gift for my cousin, who has an 11-month-old baby. The Scoot is an “Urban” stroller with a plethora of features, including easy-to-maneuver wheels, plenty of storage space and even a cupholder; and yet, the stroller […]
Powering My Summer With The myCharge Transit!
myCharge Transit provided for review. Working in social media means that I run down my phone battery very quickly! Every time I go on a business trip, I find my eyes darting around the walls of every building I’m in, looking for an outlet to charge up my phone. I’ve gone through two battery packs […]
Bourbon-Coffee Barbecue Sauce Recipe
The current issue of Women’s Health Magazine, on newsstands now, has some awesome recipes for DIY condiments so you can “Get saucy at home”. Get a little preview of what’s inside with this mouthwatering BBQ sauce featuring coffee and bourbon: Bourbon-Coffee Barbecue Sauce Author: Women’s Health Magazine Java’s bitterness contrasts nicely with the sweetness of […]
The Best 20 Sandwich Recipes Around
It’s summertime and sandwiches are a go to meal for us and they don’t have to be boring. We surfed the web and found these 20 amazing sandwich recipes and wanted to share them with you. 1. Gut Buster Fish Sandwich Recipe 2. Eggplant Parmesan Panini 3. Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Chicken Wrap 4. Bacon, […]
Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Trailer
Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever. […]
Inside Planes Fire and Rescue’s Park Piston Peak
I actually got to visit Planes Fire & Rescue’s park. You know, when Disney makes a movie, they create a work place that represents the movie they are working on. Filmmakers knew that the backdrop for “Planes: Fire & Rescue” would have to be vast—the main characters can cover a lot of miles in a […]
Recipe: Asian Edamame Salad
I’ve always loved edamame, so I’m drooling over this recipe from the latest issue of Women’s Health Magazine: Asian Edamame Salad Recipe courtesy Women’s Health Magazine. Ingredients Salad: 1 head purple cabbage, shredded 1 cup steamed, shelled edamame 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks ¼ cup cilantro Ginger-Miso Dressing: […]
A Very Important Package from FabFitFun.com
FabFitFun VIP Seasonal Gift Box Delivered to your door is certainly a Very Important Package! I am a REFIT dance fitness instructor so anything Fab, Fit or Fun is right up my alley! I am always looking for new ideas to introduce into my classes and the seasonal gift box from FabFitFun.com delivered right to […]
For the Love of A Photo: Easy Canvas Prints
We received a sample from Easy Canvas Prints our opinions are our own. By Lindsey: I am absolutely in love with the photos on canvas style of displaying family memories that seems to be taking off these days. My Mom is wonderful at framing and arranging pictures on a wall or throughout the house, I […]
