Articles by Laurie
Sengled Pulse LED Light With Built-In JBL Bluetooth Speaker ~ Review & Giveaway US 7/24

Thank you to Sengled USA for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
When we purchased our home two years ago, we did it with the intentions of it being a place for our family and friends to gather. When we are entertaining, my husband likes to have music playing in the background. Using Sengled Pulse LED Lights With Built-In JBL Bluetooth Speakers gives him the ambiance he desires.
We have the Candy Apple colored Sengled Pulse Read more [...]
Nutritious Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins ~ Recipe

Like many families, our mornings are busy! No matter what time we get up or how much we prepare the night before, we always seem to be running late. With no time for a sit-down breakfast, I try to have nutritious breakfast my daughters can grab as we fly out the door to catch the bus. One of my new go-to breakfasts is chocolate chip banana muffins made with oatmeal and toasted quinoa.
Ingredients needed:
2 cups of uncooked oats
1 cup of cooked toasted quinoa (follow cooking instructions Read more [...]
Plant Therapy Essential Oils Help Calm My Anxiety ~ Review

Thank you to Plant Therapy for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
At the end of May, my family flew across the US to spend some time with my husband's family. I was excited to go on this trip but was also very anxious. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to traveling. I won't go into the boring details. Anyways...before we left, I consulted with my friend, Retha, at Plant Therapy. She suggested I use a combination of essential Read more [...]
Nutrisystem – Tips For Staying On Track Through The Weekend

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Did you know that weekend weight gain is a real thing? According to the Nutrisystem article Lose Weight By Monday with These 6 Weekend Habits, scientist found that "Americans eat an average of 115 more calories per day on the weekend (Friday through Sunday) than on other days of the week." That adds up to an additional 17,940 calories or about 5 pounds per year! Crazy, Read more [...]
Nutrisystem – 2 Patriotic & Delicious Dessert Recipes

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Next weekend is the 4th of July. Many families (mine included) celebrate the 4th of July with a potluck. Today, I am going to share with you two patriotic and delicious Nutrisystem dessert recipes. Both of these recipes would be great for making and sharing at your celebration.
Festive Flag Crackers
Ingredients:
2 sheets of graham crackers, halved
2 Tbsp. fat-free Read more [...]

