The time had come. My obscenely huge Kalencom weekender diaper bag had to go. One of my very first posts of this blog, All Hail the Mothership, was dedicated to this beast of a bag. She served me and my family so well, for so many months, but the time had come for her to retire. […]
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Real Weight Loss Help with “Always Eat After 7 PM”
This post about real weight loss help is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.Friends, I turned 40 this year, and the effort of shedding extra pounds has become a battle. Real weight loss is so hard as we get older and must fight a sagging metabolism and waning energy. When I heard about Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion, I was super-intrigued. Joel shares his own experience with how this ...
The Personalized Story Gift Perfect for Distance Gifting
Thank you to In the Book for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on creating a personalized story gift perfect for distance gifting!There are so many gifting occasions coming up! Graduations, birthdays, Father's Day...and with this whole quarantine business, shopping for a meaningful gift to send from afar can be a bit tricky. When In the Book introduced their customized books to me, I so impressed! A personalized story gift from their line is truly a fabulous find for thoughtful distance gifting.Creating a personalized story gift with In the BookHow does In the Book work?In the Book ...
Time to Give this Natural Way to a Healthier, Happier You a Try!
Thank you to Eu Natural for sponsoring this post so I can tell you all about the natural way to a healthier, happier you.Now, more than ever, it's so important to take care of yourself. Not only can stressful coronavirus survival take a toll on our well-being, but it's also not a time when we want to be running out to the doctor and other wellness appointments more than necessary. Amidst all the chaos of e-learning and working from home, endless therapy baking (this recipe for homemade soft pretzels is AMAZING, BTW!), and a zillion dishes piling over in the ...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires Book Club Discussion
Dude, I have been cranking through the books! In the midst of these dicey days filled with family togetherness, endless board games, lots of walks, e-learning, more family togetherness, a rediscovery (husband and me)/discovery (kids) of 80s sitcoms, dishwashing upon dishwashing, cooking upon cooking and oh, did I mention family togetherness??--reading has become my ESCAPE. Books = sanity. So let's chat 'em, friends! Hop in below for our The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires book club discussion.The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires Book Club DiscussionGrab your copy HERE!Let me lead by saying I've never read a ...
Fun Screen-Free Coding for Kids with Mochi
Thank you to Mochi for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on this fun screen-free coding for kids!I’ll be the first to wave the white flag and admit that this lockdown has been tough on not only myself but my children as well. Being stripped away from school, friends, and sports with barely a moment’s notice has been taking a toll on both of my children mentally. To fill the void, I have been determined to create fun at home every week by baking homemade soft pretzels, taking hikes, crafting, and trying new games and toys. I ...
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