For the last 10 months, I have been sharing my Nutrisystem  journey with you each week. This week, I learned that my time with you is coming to an end. I have approximately five weeks left with Nutrisystem. This opportunity has been such a blessing. I have learned a lot about nutrition and myself. I am proud of the accomplishments I have made thus far; however, when I began this journey I said I was going to lose 60 pounds with Nutrisystem. In my mind, this journey will not be a “success” Read more [...]

In an attempt to get rid of all the unhealthy items in our lives, we have done a deep clean in our pantry, refrigerator and freezer. It amazes me how many unhealthy items wiggled their way into our home. As I was getting rid of stuff, my Husband and daughters had a horrified look on their faces. I could tell they were wondering what they were going to snack on. As soon as the shelves had been cleaned, I unloaded a box of Newman’s Own Organic goodies I had waiting to surprise them with. Newman’s Read more [...]

As with most families, we have a busy schedule. Between work, school, extra-curricular activities and other obligations, we seem to be at home less and less. As our daughters get older, I know this is just going to increase. I give it my best to not get caught up in the hustle and bustle of each day and purposely look for ways to remind my daughters and husband how much they mean to me even if it may sometimes appear that otherwise. One of the ways I try to let them know I care is by tucking a Read more [...]

As my new love for fashion grows, I have come to realize I need to learn to accessorize. Every day, I wear a necklace with my girls’ names on it and diamond studs that my Husband bought me while we were dating. While they are beautiful and mean a lot to me, they just blend in. I need pieces that make a statement and finish off the look I am trying to put together. I turned to Wild Butterfly Boutique for help. Wild Butterfly Boutique specializes in trendy fashion jewelry. They have a variety Read more [...]

If you have a little one with long hair, then you know the battle that takes place every time you try to comb or brush that hair. Agh! I have two little girls with long fine hair. I have been tempted to give them short haircuts so many times.  …and now our morning battle is even worse because both girls are taking swimming lessons. Long fine hair + harsh chlorine swimming pools = DISASTER! I stumbled upon a company called Fairy Tales Hair Care. Fairy Tales Hair Care is a line of natural hair Read more [...]

My little girls love playing makeover. They enjoy styling hair, putting on special make-up, creating a fun outfit and finishing the look with a fancy manicure and pedicure. It is a fun day at the spa for them…even if the spa is at home.    I am pretty particular when it comes to the products I add to their collection.  I don’t want any chemicals that could be potentially harmful. I recently learned about a company called Snails; they were perfect for our spa days. For our review, we Read more [...]

I have eczema. This can make finding skin care products really difficult. To complicate things a little more, I want skin care products that are made with natural ingredients. One of the companies that fits my high criteria is Sibu Beauty. Sibu Beauty contains Sea Buckthorn.  Sea Buckthorn is thought to have anti-aging properties. The use of this powerful berry goes way back. For many centuries, it has been used to treat damaged skin and help heal wounds. It also has been used for its nutritional Read more [...]

This week, Nutrisystem has helped me keep a piece of sanity. My crazy busy schedule has continued. However, this week I was able to increase my workouts and water. I went for a long walk or jog each day. My exercise time this week helped me release some stress and collect my thoughts. I need to remember this and really make it a priority the next time I feel overwhelmed. Update- This week’s measurements show a loss of 0 in my arms, .5 in my chest, 1 in my waist, 0 in my hips and 0 in my Read more [...]

For the last six years, my husband has been using the same travel coffee mug. In my opinion, it’s gross but he loves it and says it’s the “perfect” mug. I guess it’s sort of like your favorite worn hoodie or something like that. Well, the other day, I watched him fill his travel mug in the morning and couldn't help but giggle at the process he goes through. First, you have to put muscle into getting the lid off. I suspect after six years of being used and abused on the job site, the stainless Read more [...]

My little girls cannot get enough arts & crafts projects. We love finding interesting projects that come in a kit with all the necessary items to complete the project. Our latest find is the My Image Button Maker from the Choose Friendship Company. For our review, Choose Friendship Company sent us a My Image Button Maker. Choose Friendship Company specializes in project kits that encourage craft activities among friends. They currently offer My Friendship Bracelet Maker, My Ribbon Read more [...]