This is post is sponsored by SignUp.com however all opinions and thoughts are my own.  With three kids at home, all of them in school at some level or another, and all who are very active in sports it seems as though I’m volunteering for something ALL the time.  Don’t get me wrong, I love [...]

Gotta Try Chocolate Recipes: Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Chocolate is such a wonderful thing. From milk to dark to spiced and more, it pairs with SO MANY flavors and ingredients and it makes me happy. This week we’re all about chocolate! Look at this gooey lava cake you can make in the slow cooker! If [...]

This post is sponsored by BIC. Opinions are my own.   Happy Left Handers Day! I’m the only true lefty in my family, although my mom was born left handed…and my father in law is one as well.  But none of my kids are, although each has a few things they do left handed (batting, cartwheels, [...]

This post is in partnership with Momentum Pictures. Fun Mom Dinner, In Select Theaters and On Demand In the film Fun Mom Dinner, In Select Theaters and On Demand August 4, four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.” Sometimes you just NEED a night to have some fun and let a little loose. Let your [...]

Garden Veggie Recipes: Delicious Dishes Recipe Party We have the biggest garden we’ve ever attempted at the new house, mostly because it was already here when we moved in. So far, we’re handling it ok, but it’s been a little daunting…that said… we’re reaping the benefits of what we’ve sowed and enjoying fresh, homegrown veggies [...]

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. 2,486,989!  What does that number represent?  The number of times I’ve heard “I’m bored,” “what can we do,” or “there’s nothing to do” from my kids during summer vacation.  Okay, maybe that number is a slight exaggeration but with five kids at home for [...]

Getting your kids ready for back to school is fun with this Apple Garland. I would leave it up longer than that, actually, now that Fall is here. It works well for the season too! It’s not hard to make at all. You just need some yarn, twine and a few other materials. It really [...]

We’ve been making it a habit to choose products and appliances that are better for the environment- we look closely at energy use, packaging, etc.  Our front load washing machine stands out when it comes to savings even though we’re on a well rather than city water.  With a family of five that’s got activities [...]

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of A&W Root Beer and Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of A&W Root Beer and Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.   One of my favorite treats as a kid was to get [...]