This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to my "Currently" post. In this monthly post, I share updates on what's going on in my life. This summer has been a tough one for me. A yearly mammogram in June turned up what I've been told is early stage breast cancer. I have surgery scheduled for later this month. The diagnosis has upended my summer, as well my general usually upbeat outlook -- I'm hoping to get my life back on track after the surgery and treatment. Cancer is Continue reading...
Colorful Bandana Summer Wreath
Thanks to BurlapFabric.com for sponsoring this post. I was provided with colorful cotton bandanas in exchange for my honest review. 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. Thanks! Welcome back to 12 Months of Wreaths! Hi everyone! Welcome back to our seventh month of 12 Months of Wreaths! Today I'm sharing a colorful summer bandana wreath. Plus, my friends have put together some really awesome wreaths, too! Welcome to 12 Months of Wreaths - July Curly Crafty Mom - DIY Magnolia Continue reading...
DIY Inspiration Board
This post was sponsored by Chalkola, which supplied me with chalk and window markers in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. A week ago I went for a normal checkup that turned up some unexpected results. I'm still undergoing tests. It doesn't look like I'll get a total clean bill of health, but I'm hoping for the best. I've been a bit worried the past few days, so I've decided to put together a quick and easy inspiration board. I figure that the board can help me focus on the blessings and pluses in my life. (Like my family, home and friends.) Inspiration Continue reading...
Summer Patio & Garden Tour
*This post was partly sponsored by Keter Plastic, who provided me with my two new beautiful Pacific Sun Loungers. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Summer is finally here! Today I'll be giving a tour of my summer patio, garden and backyard spaces. I've been working hard to make my home's backyard and patio as beautiful and as relaxing as possible for summer! Today I am also sharing my Outdoor Dining on my Summer Patio reveal today, too! The "star" of my family's summer backyard are our new Keter Pacific 2-Pack All-weather Continue reading...
Summer Bucket List
Happy Wednesday! Today I am joining a bunch of bunch of bloggers in sharing our summer bucket lists! So this is my "bucket list" for this summer! Enjoy our family vacation to Disney. Our family will be traveling to Walt Disney World this summer, and we are really looking forward to it! I've been making plans and reservations for our trip, and am hoping this vacation will truly be a special one for us! Make the most out of this summer with my husband and daughters. This is the first summer that my daughters will be home all summer and won't be going to any summer camp! Continue reading...
Birthday Party Ice Cream Soda Float Bar
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny #BombPop #CollectiveBias My family had a great weekend -- my husband and I hosted a combination birthday/graduation party for our twin daughters. They had a blast! Their birthday falls around the Memorial Day holiday, but because of everyone's busy schedules, we only just got to throw them a party on Saturday. A big part of the celebration was the ice cream soda float bar that I put together for them and their friends with Blue Bunny® ice cream and The Continue reading...
Patriotic Red, White & Blue Bubble Wreath {12 Months of Wreaths}
Thanks to BurlapFabric.com for sponsoring this post. I was provided with burlap product in exchange for my honest review. Welcome back to 12 Months of Wreaths! Hi everyone! Welcome back to our fifth month of 12 Months of Wreaths! Welcome to 12 Months of Wreaths - May! Curly Crafty Mom - Summer Cotton Wreath Mom Home Guide - Patriotic Red, White and Blue Bubble Wreath The Southern Couture - Easiest Faux Succulent Moss Wreath Real Girls Realm - Easy Summer Grapevine Wreath Follow your Hosts and Co-Hosts: Carrie Curly Crafty Continue reading...
Enjoying Summer Rays Safely in the Backyard
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlueLizardSummer #CollectiveBias Once summer hits, my family and I love to enjoy the sunny weather in our backyard. We play bocce and croquet together, read in the backyard or by our patio pond, and enjoy meals on the patio. Although we love to take in the warm summer sun, I always provide protection for me and my family from the sun's harmful rays. A lot of people forget to protect themselves from the sun when playing or relaxing close to home. Sure, we bring Continue reading...
Summer Skin Protection #ChooseSkinHealth
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Now that my kids are on summer vacation, we love spending time outdoors together! We've already been swimming, had some barbecues and have visited some local parks. My kids know that in our family, we don't spend time outside without applying sunscreen! I have fair skin and skin cancer runs in my family, so I take skin protection from the sun very seriously. That means that Continue reading...