This past weekend was wonderful. I took a much-needed break from work and spent time with my family without worrying about a to-do list. Being present for my family has been my main priority this year. Yes, I’m technically home all day, but that doesn’t always equate to being present. I love what I do,…
Family-Friendly Trips That Are Easy on Your Budget
The kids will be out of school soon and the summer break will officially begin. If you’re like most families, you’re probably planning a vacation within a specific budget. As much as we would love to travel to places like Disney or exotic destinations, sometimes they are simply out of our budget. Plane tickets alone can run anywhere from $1000-$2000 dollars…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Easter (and Beyond!)
This is a sponsored post written by me in collaboration with JCPenney. All ideas and opinions are my own. #AllAtJCP Aside from Christmas, Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I get to enjoy the new traditions I’ve started with my family while blending in some old traditions from my childhood. I also like to…
How To Catch Up On Laundry When You Fall Behind
I don’t mind cleaning, decluttering, or even washing dishes. But doing laundry? Nope, not a fan. And although I have a laundry routine that I try to follow closely, there have been plenty of times when I’ve fallen behind. Like really behind. You know, the type that makes you wonder if you’ll ever make it out…
Easy Alaska Sole Sliders
This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. During my childhood years, my family celebrated Lent season. It was like spring cleaning for the soul. Not only did my mom follow the traditional religious practices, she would…
4 Spring Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of On-Cor. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m not sure what it is about spring, but it always puts me in the mood to deep clean and organize everything in sight. With a baby on the way and an inevitable move in the…
Pineapple BBQ Grilled Chicken Kabob Sandwiches
These deliciously grilled chicken kabobs are slathered with a savory pineapple BBQ sauce and served on a toasted hoagie roll. I’m a bit of a BBQ sauce snob. There are only a couple of store-bought sauces that I will even allow near my food. In fact, when we dine out I try to avoid meals with…
Easy and Delicious Asian Foods plus a Giveaway!
This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I recently shared an easy and tasty recipe which I also paired with Ling Ling’s Asian Foods. We enjoyed our delicious meal while celebrating the Chinese New Year. If you’ve been following this blog for a bit, you know I’m…
5 Ways I’m Taking Care Of Myself This Year
I’m proud to partner with Zicam® as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars. All ideas and opinions are my own. For many years I took ownership of the “busy mom” title and wore it like a badge of honor. On the flip side, I also used it as an excuse for my lack of…
5 Easy Steps To Help You Get Rid Of Clutter
As a busy mom, I know how difficult it can be to take care of a home when our schedules are constantly full. Some days I feel like I’m being pulled in several different directions and I have to constantly remind myself that I simply can’t do it all. Over the years, I’ve learned to…