Thank you to Kraft for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions are my own. Being a parent is hard. There are plenty of scenarios portrayed through media channels that create the sometimes daily bout of "mom guilt". Having a next door neighbor "in real life" trigger of your mom guilt is even worse. What's important nowadays is to remember that we, as parents, are not alone amidst the insanity of unachievable (an unnecessary) ideals. We … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts at Kohls | Cricut Explore Air
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Mother's Day Gifts at Kohls | Cricut Explore Air Sample received. All opinions are my own. I have been told (time and again) that I am "that Mom". The one that is impossible to buy for because I tend to purchase what I want on impulse. This year Kohl's surprised me with a Cricut Explore Air. I didn't know I wanted one... how did they know?! The Cricut Explore Air™ is an electronic cutting machine for DIY projects and … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Subscription Box Picks From Cratejoy
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My Top 10 Subscription Box Picks From Cratejoy Brought to you by Cratejoy. All opinions are my own. Subscription boxes are a fun way to get to try new things and receive a variety of items you may (or may not) have tried before. They have subscription boxes for things like crafting, pets, babies, healthy living etc. Just this week the first ever Subscription Box Marketplace launched! This means that you can now browse over 200 boxes before … [Read more...]
1 in One Hundred Million | Video Series Celebrating The American Worker | #WorkforceStories #1in100MM #spon
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This post brought to you by Kronos. All opinions are my own. Years (and years) ago I was a third grade teacher. Growing up I had always looked up to and admired my teachers. They always had such grace, such a positive attitude and had a way of making me feel good about myself. When I became a teacher I realized that their job wasn't all rainbows and roses. It was actually more of the opposite occasionally highlighted with a rainbow or … [Read more...]
New on Netflix and Last Call May 2015 #StreamTeam
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New on Netflix and Last Call May 2015 I am a Netflix #StreamTeam ambassador. All opinions are my own. … [Read more...]
Chipotle Catering
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Chipotle Catering Thank you to Chipotle for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions remain my own. The end of the school year is just around the corner, which for me... means High School Graduation. This is an exciting time for everyone... but it can also be somewhat stressful. How, you ask? Well... the graduation open house party has been at the top of my list of stressers. Planning... how many people, how much food, … [Read more...]
Put Your Heart to Paper This Mother’s Day #PutYourHeartToPaper
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Put Your Heart to Paper This Mother's Day Thank you to Hallmark for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions are my own. I was recently posed with this question... "This Mother's Day, what would you say to your Mom if asked to go beyond 'I love you', 'I appreciate you' or 'Thank you?" I had so many thoughts swirling in my head. I wanted to start with "thank you"... but that was a forbidden phrase. So I will say, I admire and … [Read more...]
HP Envy Touchsmart Touch Screen Laptop | Perfect For the College Gamer #AMDFX
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free It's a crazy time in our household. I have one child graduating college and one graduating high school. At the moment, my thoughts are on the second child. He is getting ready to head off to college this fall and I have learned with my first that a decent laptop is a must. The HP Envy TouchSmart 15.6” touch … [Read more...]
Guilt-Free Lunch Freedom with Mott’s® Snack & Go Applesauce Pouches!
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This blog post is sponsored by Mott’s and SocialMoms. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. I have had a ton of mom guilt tossed on me during my 23 years of motherhood. One of the heaviest loads I've received was what I was feeding my kids. During my younger motherhood years I did my best with what our budget allowed. We lived on a lot of Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese and PB&J. To be honest, our family didn't eat enough … [Read more...]
15 Tips For A Good Night Sleep
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15 Tips For A Good Night Sleep Thank you to Tylenol PM for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions are my own. For some people, a good night's sleep is an illusive dream. Tossing and turning has become a way of life. What many don't realize is that there are several activities that can help or hinder how well a person sleeps. We've compiled a list of 15 that we hope will help kick the sleep demon in the pants and get you on the road … [Read more...]
