Not to sound cliché, but it is THE most wonderful time of the year! The sounds, sights, scents, and tastes of the holiday season are just so exciting and joyful! I just cannot get enough of the holidays. My favorite taste of the holiday season is none other than peppermint mocha. There is just something …
Today marks 8 days with no school for the boys. I am happy to say that despite illness and cancelled Thanksgiving plans, we have had a wonderful time, for the most part. Hey, no one has a perfect life, right? We have done a few things to keep us busy….we went to see a movie, …
I have partnered with Portrait Innovations to bring you this post about Christmas cards and pictures! All opinions are mine. I always envision sending the perfect Christmas cards and Christmas pictures out to friends and family in a timely manner, each and every year. Truth is, life gets busy around the holidays and who has …
I have partnered with Clarisonic to bring you this paid post about the Clarisonic Alpha Fit for men. All opinions are mine. My sweet husband has had trouble with his skin for the majority of his life. Acne is something that you think you will grow out of, but when you are 33 and still …
You may have noticed my obsession with homemade pudding. It is just SO good! I wanted to get a head start on the holidays and put a fun spin on a winter favorite – hot chocolate. Hot Chocolate Pudding is simple to make!
What is Open Enrollment? Fall is the time of year for apples, pumpkins, and cooler temps, but it is also the time of year when most U.S. companies have open enrollment. This is a time when employees can choose a health insurance policy that best fits their financial and health care needs, depending on their …
18 Thanksgiving Books for Kids contains affiliate links It is November! Halloween is over, Christmas is on the way, but let’s not forget Thanksgiving. I am excited about Christmas, don’t get me wrong, but I do think we need to stop and appreciate Thanksgiving, too. It kind of provides a balance for us and the …
I am a lover of all things pumpkin spice. I am also a lover of all things coffee. Autumn is THE best time of the year for me because I can enjoy two of my favorite things! Pumpin Spice. Coffee. Bliss. Something that totally sets me off though, is when I am making my …
I am sure you know the saying “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” There is some truth to that, but I think the saying should go “if a baby isn’t happy, Momma isn’t happy, and thus, no one is happy.” Moms and dads have such a difficult job. While it is true that …
The boys stay very active during the week. They have PE on most days, soccer practice, gymnastics, and we also take family walks or bike rides and play badminton often. The weekends are a bit harder to motivate ourselves to get outside. There may be a soccer game, but after that, we just want to …