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5 Reasons to Cook with Kids + Vanilla Mini Donuts Recipe

“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Holstein Housewares. I received product samples to facilitate this post well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

Cooking for a family of 5 (which includes 3 growing boys) means spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It means coming up with fun family-friendly meals and desserts for all to enjoy. It also means trying to get the food on the table in a timely fashion because the kids are always hungry and it always “takes forever” to make. One way to eliminate all this is getting the kids to help out in the kitchen.

Vanilla Mini Donuts Recipe

My Unpredictable Journey with Car Snacks & Meals

Compensation was provided by Mott’s via Mode Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Mott’s.

The volume that things change before, after, and during kids is extraordinary. That is why I think it’s important not to judge someone when you don’t know their situation. Of course, you never know how you would truly handle situations until you go through them.

Car Snacks & Meals - Just Keeping it Real

How to Get Rid of Garbage Odors

I’m sharing the easiest way to get rid of garbage odors with Zep Garbage Odor Eliminator as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #ZepSocialstars

Here in the wonderful Midwest, the last week has finally started to feel like spring. It gets me in the mood to open the windows, get some fresh air in the house, and start deep cleaning. I have been organizing closets, going through boxes that have been stashed since we moved (shhh, that was over 3 years ago), and trying to get rid of things that haven’t been used in years.

The Easiest Way to Eliminate Garbage Odors #ZepSocialstars

When Personal Information Gets In the Wrong Hands

This post about identity theft is sponsored by LifeLock. All opinions are my own. 

Sometimes my husband tells me I am ‘too nice’ or ‘too trusting’ and he could be right. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt typically. I have a hard time understanding how people take advantage of others so often. How some people can goes as far as swiping your whole identity and causing endless problems. I just don’t get it.

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Leading A Healthy Lifestyle – Setting an Example for My Kids

Compensation was provided by Nestle Pure Life via Mode Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Nestle Pure Life.

When I was pregnant with my first born, I remember reading countless books and articles about being a mom. Of course, it was hard to really understand any of it until I went through the situations firsthand. When the kids said their first words and started repeating everything we said, I started to connect with the importance of leading by example.

Leading By Example - A Healthy Lifestyle #healthyhydratedhappy

That 80’s Run hosted by SCC on April 25, 2015 + Entry GIVEWAY

I am being provided with a race entry, however I already signed up for this race and all opinions are my own. #HairbandsAndHeadbands

As my running buddy and I started the year, we had a goal of running a dozen 5K races in 2015, approximately one a month. With the cold weather and busy schedules, we have yet to start that goal. However, we have already registered for 5, with more on our radar as we work them in this spring & summer.

THAT-80S-RUN-2015

Adding Color to my Everyday Look with JORD Wood Watches

JORD Wood Watches graciously provided me with the Cora Series Zebrawood & Turquoise watch. All opinions are my own. 

At least once a month I try to get out and go shopping with my mom. Most of the time the kids and my dad come along. Then my dad takes the boys to the play areas so we can shop with a little more ease than usual (and grandpa gets his time with the boys). It’s nice to have that time with my mom. And for the last year or so, I have been slowly trying to expand my accessories and clothing options.

JORD Wood Watches Cora Series