This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT Furniture Clearance Center. All opinions are 100% mine. Along with colder weather, the holiday season also brings along more visitors and overnight guests. It’s easy to get stressed out when preparing your home to host family and friends. However, if you focus on a…
Simple Ways to Create Memories During the Holidays
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. During the holidays, it’s very easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season. It’s one of the reasons why I like to focus on creating memories with…
White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Chex Mix
An easy and delicious Chex Mix recipe that combines cinnamon and white chocolate for the ultimate treat! This past weekend I was finally able to take a break and have some fun in the kitchen. I started a new job recently so I feel like I never have time for anything beyond the basics. For…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays
The holiday season can be a great time to create new memories with loved ones, but it can also be stressful if you’re not prepared and organized. If you focus on a few key tasks now, you won’t have to spend hours doing damage control when you should be enjoying yourself. So today I’m sharing 5…
Easy Beef Pot Roast Recipe
I can’t believe that the holiday season has finally arrived and it’s already moving along very quickly. Our main focus is spending time together, giving back to others, and creating new memories. During the holiday season, I’m always whipping up something new in the kitchen or recreating my favorite childhood recipes. Food is how I show…
Bonding with Baby over Bath Time
Special thanks to Baby Dove for sponsoring this conversation! Approximately a year ago, I started feeling extremely sick and exhausted. I basically chalked it up to a very busy schedule and lack of rest. Several weeks later, I was shocked to find myself staring at a positive pregnancy test. My husband and I were done…
How to Be More Productive While Working from Home
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT Furniture Clearance Center. All opinions are 100% mine. As the owner of a small online business, I have the ability to manage day-to-day tasks remotely. Although I enjoy getting out of the house to work from my favorite local coffee shop, most days…
Sing With Us! – Exposing My Preschooler to Spanish Through Songs
This post is in partnership with Nick Jr. All opinions and experiences are my own. Growing up my parents made it a point to only speak Spanish in our home. Once I started developing my literacy skills, my dad was diligent about teaching me how to read it and write it as well. I’m thankful that…
What No One Tells You About the First Year of Motherhood
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Beech-Nut® Naturals™. All opinions and experiences are my own. Before I became a parent, I thought I’d read enough parenting books and articles to prepare me for motherhood. Then my first-born arrived and everything I thought I knew got flipped on its head. If I…
Affordable Fall Favorites for Baby Boy
This is a sponsored post written by me in collaboration with JCPenney. All ideas and opinions are my own. #Cartersbaby #AllAtJCP My favorite season is just around the corner! I love fall and everything that comes along with the season. In fact, I already stocked up on pumpkin spice coffee and apple cider. Yes, I’m…
Cream Cheese Streusel Pumpkin Bread
A delicious and flavorful Pumpkin Bread that’s topped off with a cream cheese streusel for the ultimate fall treat. This recipe is a must try! Once September arrives, I go into fall mode. I love everything about fall! The colors, football games, tall boots, sweater weather, and all things pumpkin. As much as I’m anxious to…
Manage Your Money and Track Your Spending {Without Carrying Cash!}
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Netspend. The opinions and text are all mine. When it comes to finances, I prefer to keep things simple and focus on the basics. My main goal is to track our spending and stay within our budget. Although I’ve learned what works for our…
Internet Essentials – Affordable Internet for Your Family
This post about Internet Essentials is sponsored by Comcast. All opinions and experiences are my own. Last week we had a strong line of storms come through our area. Not only did the storms cause structural damage in our area, it also knocked out the internet connection which cut out all communication. You know the…
How To Save Money On Clothes
12 simple tips to help you save money on clothes all year long! Clothing expenses can add up very quickly, especially with children that are quickly growing out of (or destroying!) what they wear. If you want to save money on clothes without busting your budget, check out these 12 practical tips to help you…
25 Delicious After School Snacks
Have your children started school yet? Mine will start later this month and I’m already getting our meals and home organized. I don’t know about you, but I usually find myself scrambling trying to come up with snack ideas for the kids when they get home from school. Not only does the snack have to taste…