Thinking of buying a new villa for you and your family? Purchasing a house is a big deal so you want to make sure you’ve taken the necessary steps to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Read below for the steps to buying a new villa. ...
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Passing My Love of Aprons on to My Daughter (And How I Keep Them Looking Fresh and Clean)
This shop for Member’s Mark® Ultimate Clean Fresh Clean Detergent from Sam's Club has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MembersMarkDetergent #CollectiveBias For as long as I can remember, I have loved aprons. I am not sure why to be honest with you, but I can remember when I was a little girl, standing in the kitchen with my grandma ...
6 Ideas to Help Spice up Your Next Birthday Party
Organizing birthday parties seemed easier as a child: you pick a theme, a cake, invite friends, or just hold it in a pizza place with an arcade. But as an adult, you’re going to want something more interesting to celebrate another year of your life. ...
Fight or Flight – 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering Ending a Relationship
Ending a relationship is a decision not entered into lightly, or without concern for any likely consequences. Whether a relationship has reached a natural point of attrition, or whether it’s end is more sudden, there are certain questions you are likely to to contemplate before making a final decision. ...
9 Things You Should Invest in This Winter
The nights are drawing in, the weather’s getting colder and winter is upon on us. Whether you love or hate this time of year, there are certain things you should buy and financial steps to take to make things go smoothly, improve the months ahead and save money in the long run. ...
The Old Ones Were The Healthiest… Why You Should Eat Like Your Grandparents
With the amount of health concerns we have in the modern world, a lot of the health trends now are reverting to approaches from yesteryear. Something like the paleo diet, for example, is an oft-used example. But, is there any case for eating like our grandparents did? It seems that our grandparents didn't have food allergies, but a lot of us do now, so are there any food trends that we can take ...
3 Tips For Staying Warm This Winter
Winter is great because it means snuggling up on the couch with a hot drink and a cozy blanket. However, outside of this warm center staving off the cold can be tricky. Here are some useful tips to help keep you nice and toasty this winter. ...
Crafting a DIY Sharpie Mug Brings Out the Coffee and Meaningful Conversations
This craft for a DIY Sharpie Mug is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m partnering with Folgers® at Walmart through the Share A Cup & A Story campaign, to celebrate new and old holiday traditions. During the holidays, one of my all time favorite things to do is to have make and take days. I do this with my 19 ...
Lessons Learned As I Embrace Writing
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BornToShred #ShredTheDay #CollectiveBias It has taken me so many months to get to the place that I call myself a writer, but I have finally owned that title. Oh yeah — I blog, but that’s different. Honestly though — it’s not. I have been writing for years, but just recently decided I ...
How I Fuel My On the Go Lifestyle
I did something new last week. I decided to head back out into the work force after being a work at home mom for 10 years. Granted, I am only working part time, and I am still blogging. So now – my life is even more on the go than it has been for a long time. Because of that, I have to find ways to fuel myself all throughout the day. That's why I am SO glad I discovered these brand new cups and ...
How to Get Burial Insurance for Your Parents
A lot of people go about their entire lives without ever worrying about buying insurance of any kind. About 41% of all Americans don’t have any life insurance of any kind. At any given time, over 10% of the American population doesn’t have any kind of health insurance. It’s an unfortunate life habit to assume since there can be a lot of risks, and unexpected negative surprises, that one can ...
Don’t Let Leakage Stop You From Doing Everything You Want
This is sponsored content written by me in partnership with Depend®. All opinions are my own.This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Depend®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite things to do is take a cardio kickboxing class or go walking with friends. However, being 42 and overweight makes me a prime target for bladder leakage. ...
Giving Veganism A Go: Everything You Need To Get Started
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed that veganism is taking off. Once the reserve of individuals with extreme views, veganism has now become a typical diet. More and more people are realizing the ethical and ecological implications of dairy farming. Not to mention that many are now noticing the health benefits of the vegan diet. Even athletes, such as free runner Tim ...
Wicked Kitchen Launch at Kroger
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EatWickedKitchen #CollectiveBias Busy day? Busier night? Let Wicked Kitchen™ rescue you from making your fourth grilled cheese of the week. Delivering delicious, incredibly-bold food straight to your home, Wicked Kitchen frozen meals are the ultimate solution for bringing ...
Learning To Live With The Full-Time Job Of Being A Mom
If you’re a full-time mom, then you probably know that it’s no exaggeration to call it full-time. It’s more than six, seven or eight hours a day. If you have even one kid who’s not at school, it takes up the whole day. Finding a balance between your kids and you is essential. ...
Christmas-Conscious: A Six-Step Guide Toward Perfecting the Art of Seasonal Celebrations
When we think of the many events that we celebrate throughout the year, the one that first comes to the minds of most is, of course, Christmas. How does Christmas run in your family? Is it a time of coming together around a large, decorated table or do you receive gifts before eating the traditional ham, turkey and other festive foods? Do you send out traditional Christmas cards or do you send ...
Faith Over Fear Bible Journaling Kit {+ a few tips I have learned about Bible Journaling}
I am part of the Dayspring Affiliates team and I received the Faith Over Fear Bible Journaling Kit in exchange for writing this review. Affilliate links also included which means I earn a little bit of money if you use my links to purchase. Ever since I joined the team of Bible Journaling ladies for Dayspring.com, I have found my artistic side. Seriously -- I love sitting down with my ...
How to Embrace the Second Phase of Your Life
This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #CareWithKeratin #sponsored As I write this, I am beginning to look at myself with new eyes. No longer am I a homeschool mom filled with days of schoolbooks and lesson plans. No longer am I this stay at home mom devoted to her children's welfare. No -- I am in the second phase of my life -- the empty nest phase. For a long time I struggled with ...
New Cashback Deal on Post Cereals!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectionWithPost #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias I am back with an even better offer from our friends at Post Shredded Wheat Cereals! A better day begins with a better breakfast, and having a breakfast that is packed with flavorful goodness is what every family deserves. With three ...
Created to Create 2 – {+ Learning to Be Confident in Who God Made You To Be}
This post contains affiliate links to Dayspring -- one of my all time favorite sites for all things Bible Journaling -- like this new kit -- Created to Create 2 from Illustrated Faith. This year, I have truly found myself. I've been a Christian since September of 1999, but this year -- my confidence level has went from zero to 100+ and I think it all has to do with knowing who I am in Jesus ...
New Cashback Deal on Post Cereals!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectionWithPost #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias I am back with an even better offer from our friends at Post Shredded Wheat Cereals! A better day begins with a better breakfast, and having a breakfast that is packed with flavorful goodness is what every family deserves. With three ...
Learning to Say No + {How I Use My Dayspring Planner to Learn to Be Still}
*Products received for consideration. Post contains affiliate links. All thoughts are 100% my own. Life gets so busy around here. Some days I can't even tell if I am coming or going. Have you ever felt that way? I say yes to so many things -- yes to singing on the praise team, yes to teaching a youth class, yes to fixing dinner for someone who is sick - yes, yes, yes. Then -- when I look ...
Save on Shredded Wheat Cereals
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectionWithPost #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias From the time I was old enough to go to school -- and even through now being an adult, I have loved Post® Cereals. Today I want to share with you about an amazing way you can get your day started out on a great note. ...
Save on Shredded Wheat Cereals
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectionWithPost #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias From the time I was old enough to go to school -- and even through now being an adult, I have loved Post® Cereals. Today I want to share with you about an amazing way you can get your day started out on a great note. ...
How I Enjoy Some Me Time in the Summer
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, Real Simple®, and Southern Living®. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is always a very busy time for us. Not only am I food and travel blogger (who goes on TONS of trips during the summer months), but my husband and I are also youth leaders at our church. To say that my summer is full and bustling is an ...
5 Picnic Essentials You Cannot Live Without
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions about the product and the best picnic essentials are mine alone. #JifSummerSnacking #CollectiveBias One thing I decided to do this year is spend more down time with my family. Life has been really hectic the last couple of years, and work and taking care of people have literally taken over my life. One ...
Despicable Me 3 Hasbro Games Giveaway
Thanks to Universal Pictures for sending me these fun games to review. All opinions and this giveaway for Despicable Me 3 Hasbro Games are all my own. Yesterday was a slow day around our home, so the family and I loaded up and headed to the theater to see Despicable Me 3. Y'all I have never in my life laughed SO much. Gru and Dru are hilarious together. ...
Free Laundry Kit from Grove Collaborative
I’m a huge fan of scented products. Give me all the sweet-smelling candles, soaps, and lotions. However, there are people in our home that are allergic to some smells and it causes severe itching and sneezing spells. ...
Downtime: 3 Ways to Find it and Keep Your Sanity
This post has been sponsored by the SheSavvy Network on behalf of Chesepeake Bay Candle Company. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I like to schedule downtime in my days because they are busy. I mean really busy. Not only am I a full time blogger, but I am also my husband's secretary, a full time youth leader at our church, and I also work part time for someone online as their virtual ...
Save $5 on Your Movie Ticket {with the Purchase of 2 participating Dr Pepper 12-Packs}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite things in the world to do is take my daughter and have a girls day. We fill the day with shopping, lunch, and if we have time, we love going to the movies to catch a show. Since she is a lover of both movies and Dr Pepper, I was excited to find out about a great deal ...