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foot physical therapy after bunion surgery

Post Bunion Surgery & Toe Spacer

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This post contains Amazon links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small fee that helps run this blog. Last summer I had bunion surgery for a severe bunion on my right foot that I've had since I was about 10. During the surgery, the surgeon inserted pins in three of my toes. I was hoping that my foot would be perfect after surgery, but now, more than a year later, I'm back in physical therapy for an often sore and swollen foot.  This is what my foot looked like last July, one day after my bunion surgery. My foot felt like it was improving for a while, Continue reading...

Fall console table with black metal lantern from Oriental Trading

Fall Console Table with Lanterns and Pumpkins

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*This post was sponsored by Oriental Trading. I received free product in exchange for my honest review. The console table in my home's living room is one of my favorite furniture pieces in my house. I got an Unfinished Shaker Sofa Table about two years ago and stained it in a dark mahogany and painted the legs a cheery yellow. The table is a great space to decorate for the seasons! This year, I found exactly what I needed to create a fall console table with some great decor from Oriental Trading. I love how my new fall decor from Oriental Trading looks on my home's fall Continue reading...

5 great tools for weight loss

5 Essential Weight Loss Tools

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This post is sponsored by the Beets BLU Wireless Body Fat Scale. I received a scale in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed in this post are truthful and 100% my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Now that my kids are back to school, I hope to spend some time this fall getting myself back in gear! A big part of that plan is trying to shed some pounds. Since having kids, I've put on a few pounds that I've love to take off!  I've gathered 5 items that I think will be Continue reading...

Currently -- A monthly update on what I've been up to

Currently (September) & JORD Giveaway

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"This post was sponsored by JORD Wood Watches." Every month I join Carrie of Curly Craft Mom in posting a "Currently" post. In these posts, I go beyond my usual decorating, craft and recipe topics and share what I am currently excited about and what's going on in my life. I've seen "Currently" posts by other bloggers, too, and it's a lot of fun to read what others have been up to. I'm looking forward to fall -- I am excited that it will officially be fall this week! I am happy about changing leaves, pumpkins, hayrides and fun day trips with family and Continue reading...

Fall centerpiece for a kitchen table with a fall candle, faux leaves, pine cones and a faux pumpkin

Fall Front Porch & Tabletop Decor

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveAmericanHome #CollectiveBias #cbias I love decorating my home for fall. It sometimes takes me a while to completely embrace fall, but after a while, I'm ready to move from summer and enjoy fall fragrances, scents and pumpkins! I especially enjoy filling my home with the cozy and warm fragrances of candles in the fall. I especially like American Home™ by Yankee Candle® collection of candles. It's been busy around her now that the school year is in full swing, so I came up Continue reading...

A DIY tie-dyed and stamped pillowcase for kids with a blue sky and stars

Tie-Dyed Pillowcases & Amazon’s Creative Galaxy Season 2

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Thanks to Amazon and Creative Galaxy for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are truthful and 100% my own. My kids have been back to school for a week now. I can't believe that school has started today already! My daughters and I love to tie-dye together, so today I am sharing a fun way to personalize pillowcases with tie dye and stamps. I made this craft to help celebrate Season 2 of Amazon's Creative Galaxy cartoon. About Creative Galaxy Creative Galaxy is an interactive Amazon Original Kids series -- it's second season debuts this Friday, September Continue reading...

I love these Weight Watchers ice cream snacks

5 Ways to Eat Healthier Today

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This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Weight Watchers, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #WWFoodsAtShopRite  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This summer, I shared many great times with my husband and kids. We traveled together, had fun times at the movies, and played pool and miniature golf. We had wonderful dinners out and trips for ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream. This fall, I need to put getting into shape and healthier eating on my to-do list. Healthy Eating Tips This fall I plan to get Continue reading...

Back to school with Motrin and Bengay

How to Prepare for the Back to School Sports Season

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I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, LLC. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #PositivelyPrepared #BacktoSchool #CollectiveBias In three weeks, my kids will be back to school. My daughters are in middle school and will have a full schedule with cross country practices, music lessons and homework. My daughters were hoping to get into shape for the fall sports season this summer, but with day after day of high heat advisories, they weren't able to get much running in. Continue reading...

new family computer command center with HP All-in-One 20-c013w

Back to School Computer Command Center

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BTSwithHP #CollectiveBias Just recently, my family owned just one computer -- a laptop. The laptop was fine for a while, but now that my daughters are in the eighth grade and will soon be high school, one computer isn't enough for our family. I need a computer for my work, my husband needs access to a computer, and my daughters need a computer for their school work. So for this school year, I put together a family computer command center. I am so happy with how our new computer Continue reading...

Fresh tomato, spinach and avocado salad with shredded mozzarella cheese

Fresh Spinach & Avocado Caprese Salad

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsClubMag #CollectiveBias My family and I have been focusing on getting healthier this summer. I've been making lots of main dish salads for dinner. I love salads for dinner because they are light and fresh, healthy and so easy to throw together. In addition to eating healthier, my kids and I have been staying active this summer with bike rides, swims, walks and hikes. Being active is so much more fun when we exercise together! One of my go-to ingredients for a Continue reading...

Stouffers frozen lasagne and chipwiches made with Toll House cookies and Edy's ice cream is a fun way I celebrate my kids' everyday achievements during the school year

Everyday Celebrations with Kids

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToSchoolReady #CollectiveBias My daughters will soon be back in middle school. In September, we will be thrust into after-school activities, cross-country practices, music lessons and homework. I'll need to simplify our weeknights! I'll also look for ways to celebrate my daughters' accomplishments. Like when they set a personal record in cross country or bring home a great grade. One celebratory dinner I plan to make includes STOUFFER'S® Meat Continue reading...

chalk painted and stenciled bench

Chalk-Painted Piano Bench for Front Door Mud Room Area

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Thanks to Chalkworthy by providing the paint and supplies for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are honest and 100% my own. My family has been needing a place to sit by our home's front door. We have a small mud room area next to our home's front entrance, where we remove our shoes before coming into the house. Not wearing shoes in our house helps keep the carpeting and the house much cleaner! So, I recently chalk painted and stenciled an old piano bench so we have a pretty place to sit! My family and I used to own a piano called an Acrosonic. The piano was great Continue reading...

gifts for gardeners

Gifts for Gardeners

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Thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post by supplying me with products to test and review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. In the summer, I love to garden, especially in my home's annual and perennial gardens. I also have several friends who are gardeners, so I am always on the look out for great gardening gifts. I recently had the opportunity to try out some gifts from UncommonGoods that I think would make just about any gardener happy! UncommonGoods is a unique online marketplace that offers handmade and high-quality products from artists and Continue reading...

Beautiful curved head board in a master bedroom with blue and gray quilt

Creating a Restful Bedroom & New Sheets

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Thanks to Mellanni Fine Linens for sponsoring this post. I received free linens in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This year, I've been hard at work improving my home for me and my family. Lately, I've turned my attention to my home's master bedroom. I'd love to make the room a beautiful and restful spot for me and my husband to enjoy. So, I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review a new bed linen set for my bedroom's king-sized bed. I used to be all about using colorful Continue reading...

XFinity blogger event

The Perks of Being a Blogger & Nest Giveaway

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Wow, Xfinity has a lot more to offer families than I knew! A big thanks to them for partnering with me to bring you this post. #XfinityMoms   This past February, I reached my fourth anniversary as a blogger. The years have flown by quickly! I enjoy being a blogger. I get to meet other bloggers, try great products and work with reputable brands and companies. I often learn about brands and products that become my favorites. For instance, last week, I was invited to a new XFinity store in Lawrenceville, NJ. There, at this beautiful new store, I got to learn more about XFinity's services Continue reading...

Fruit bar sundaes are a refreshing alternative to ice cream sundaes

Summer Fruit Bar Sundaes & Sweepstakes

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackBrighter #CollectiveBias   Lately, I have been aiming to get more fruits and vegetables into my family's diet. One way I've been doing that is by serving main-dish salads for dinner. I've also been looking for other ways to add more fruits and veggies to our diet! Recently, for a surprise afternoon snack, I served my kids fruit bar sundaes. I used the same kind of toppings that I'd use on regular ice cream sundaes. I found that the fruit bar sundaes Continue reading...

glass of water

Water & Your Health #SeeWaterClearly

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*Thanks to Hellenbrand for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own.   Contaminated drinking water has been in the news lately, so everyone knows that having safe and clean drinking water for you and your family is important. Even if your home gets city water, it can still contain contaminants that could make the water unsafe for both you and your home. (Check out this Hellenbrand infographic to see how water can pick up contaminants on the way to your home.) I've been trying to drink more water lately. I know I don't drink enough water, and Continue reading...

teriayki salmon and broccoli

Teriyaki Salmon and Broccoli

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsClubMag #CollectiveBias Now that spring is almost here, I've been working to lighten up my family's diet and serve healthier meals. My kids love Japanese Food and teriyaki sauce, so I decided to make teriyaki salmon with broccoli one night for dinner. The fun part of the meal is that I served our dinner with chopsticks, which both my kids and I are hoping to get better at using! It turns out that broccoli was highlighted as the superfood of the month for Continue reading...

Meaningful Beauty product review. Cindy Crawford's beauty regimen firms, softens and protects skin, and is even good for those with sensitive skin.

Meaningful Beauty Product Review

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“This post was sponsored by Meaningful Beauty as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” When I was younger, I used to take great care of my skin. I washed my face morning and night, and I moisturized twice daily. But as life got busier, I was lucky if I even washed my face at all before going to bed! I consider myself lucky to have been given the chance to use Cindy Crawford's Meaningful Beauty facial care regimen. With products specially formulated to moisturize, firm, renew and refresh skin, the Continue reading...

Influencer Marketing for Dummies has lots of valuable information for bloggers on how to work with brands

Book Review: Influencer Marketing for Dummies

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In February, I will reach my fourth anniversary as a blogger! It's been a fun journey! I love to learn new things about blogging and improve my craft and my business! I'm thrilled to be one of the first to review the new book, "Influencer Marketing for Dummies" by Kristy Sammis, Cat Lincoln and Stefania Pomponi (with Jenny Ng, Edita Gassmann Rodriguez and Judy Zhou). I was very interested to read the book, because as a blogger, I often work with brands to experience and review their products and to share what I like with my readers! When brands and companies work with Continue reading...

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