*Thanks to giftsforyounow.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Halloween is a sweet time of year, and it's not just because of the candy! I adore all the fun times I share with my family during the Halloween season -- there's the trick or treating together, fun autumn gatherings and fall decorating. I've put a little wish list together of items that I think will help make the Halloween season even more fun for me and my family! To welcome trick or treaters to our home, I love the look of a personalized Halloween doormat. I think Continue reading...
Rwanda Path to Peace Baskets at Macy’s
“This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.“ My family and I recently stayed at a local resort whose walls were decorated with beautiful, hand-woven African baskets. I was hoping to purchase one for my home, but was disappointed that none were for sale. So, I was thrilled just the other day when a gorgeous red and white basket from Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace program arrived on my doorstep. Baskets like mine are sold in stores and online through Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace program. Macy's sale of these baskets helps Continue reading...
4 Journals That Make Great Gifts
*This post contains affiliate links. With the holidays only a few months away, I thought I'd share something that I think makes a nice gift -- a journal! I have had a journal ever since I was a kid. I still have the journals I wrote in as a child, and they are so funny and interesting to read! I love keeping journals because they help me remember fun times and special moments that I might not otherwise remember! But after my twin daughters were born, I found it even harder to keep a traditional journal. I no longer have the time to fill pages with the day's events or just my Continue reading...
Essential Kitchen Tools
*This post contains affiliate links. My kitchen is a fairly small one, so I try not to stock it with too many kitchen tools. That means that the kitchen tools I have must work well! These are the tools I think any well-stocked kitchen should have. Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven - I was lucky to find my Le Creuset dutch oven in my basement -- in an unopened box! It belonged to my mother in law, and it looks like she never used it. I use my dutch oven daily -- it can be used for soups and stews and even for pasta. My dutch oven is a boring brown -- I wish it was in a Continue reading...
Back to School Savings with Barnes & Noble Mastercard #BNschoolsavings
This post is sponsored by the Barnes & Noble MasterCard, powered by Barclaycard. All opinions are my own. My daughters and I love to read! For us, a fun day is to go to our local Barnes & Noble and shop for some books and magazines! Last week, we went to Barnes & Noble with a gift card that was given to me by Barnes & Noble Mastercard. We used the gift card to purchase books that my twin tween daughters will need for the school year. Saving on School Supplies My daughters will enter the seventh grade this September. In their school, they are required to read at least 20 Continue reading...
Saving with the Target Cartwheel App
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Johnson & Johnson and Target. I received a gift card to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” #backtoschool This time of year can be a stressful time for moms! There's after-school schedules to coordinate, and school supplies and clothes to buy! I love to save money, but don't always remember to use back-to-school coupons. That's why I love my Target Cartwheel app! I can view savings offers from Target anytime and save them to my phone to use at checkout. So Continue reading...
Prep for Summer Parties #tweetfromtheseat
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Charmin. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All content and thoughts are my own” My kids have already finished the school year, and summer will soon be in full swing! My family's summer will be full of backyard parties, so I have been working to get my home in shape for lots of guests! Part of that prep work for summer entertaining means stocking my downstairs bathroom so it will be ready! A Party-Ready Bathroom Earlier this month, I Continue reading...
Summer Care for Sensitive Skin #SecondSkincare
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for P&G. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions and reviews are my own.” Summer can be an itchy season -- especially for my family. There are the bug bites, plus the usual skin sensitivities. Skin sensitivities run in my family, and everyone -- my kids, my husband and myself -- are all prone to them. Our sensitive skin means that I have to carefully consider the products I use in my home -- if I choose the wrong soap, Continue reading...
The Meaning of Giving Flowers
Now that spring is here, flowers will be blooming everywhere – I love it! Spring is a wonderful time for giving flowers to the ones you love: at Easter, on Mother’s Day, at bridal and wedding showers, for birthdays, etc. Did you ever wonder what meaning different flowers have? Historically, giving flowers has been used to symbolize various sentiments. Today, I am sharing the meaning of some of the most popularly sent flowers. I got the beautiful images for this post from Brisbane flower delivery from fresh flowers. Roses, especially red roses, are used to express love and Continue reading...
Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
* This post contains affiliate links. Hey, everyone! I have a fun giveaway to share with you today! Kinsights.com is offering an awesome giveaway for a $50 Amazon Gift Card! I just love Amazon! In fact, a package from Amazon arrived on my doorstep just this morning! Use the Giveway Tools at the end of this post to submit your entries! Kinsights is an online Pediatric Personal Health Record Keeper for parents. Gone are the days where you’re being held responsible for keeping track of slips of paper or lugging files and folders containing your children’s health information. And in the Continue reading...