This is a sponsored guest post. You've decided that it's time to get healthy by sticking to a summer fitness routine. While you have good intentions, it's easy to lose your motivation and quit before the warm weather ends. With the right tools though, you can turn exercise into a permanent habit. Try these ideas to maintain your activity throughout the summer. Get Outside Image via Flickr by daverose259 Summer is an ideal time to head outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful Read more [...]

This is a sponsored post with Gatherer's Granola and BraVoMark. All opinions are mine. In a blind taste-test, 9 out of 10 customers preferred Gatherer's granola over national brands. Although I hadn't heard of Gatherer's Granola until recently, just reading that fact made me want to give the brand a try. Gatherer's Granola is made using locally sourced and truly natural ingredients. Plus, they use artisan baking practices. Their products are verified non-GMO, and they are certified gluten-free. Gatherer's Read more [...]

Thank you to ADEXE Watch London for sending me this beautiful watch. As always, all opinions are my own. It's been many years since I've worn a watch, mostly because the ones I remember wearing were bulky and definitely not dressy. Thankfully since then, I've found that watches can be beautiful and classy, and there are so many options out there! I've recently discovered ADEXE Watch London and their large collections for men and women. Since Mother's Day is right around the corner, I thought I'd Read more [...]

I received product from Starlux Games to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Honestly, playing games, especially at night, can be for people of all ages.  As a child and then teen, we'd play Kick The Can, Ghosts In The Graveyard, and Capture The Flag well into the night.  Even as adults, last year at a graduation party, we played games past dark.  However, the darkness did bring some issues.  So when I saw the new Starlux Games Capture the Flag Redux Game, I was really Read more [...]

I received product from RentACoop to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. It's SPRING time!  (Finally those of us from Minnesota are saying.)  And along with the change of seasons comes April showers, May flowers, and CHICKENS!  Many people choose to get baby chicks or chickens at this time of year.  So if you're thinking of starting this adventure, there are a few things you should know. Thinking About Getting Chickens? We decided to jump on the chicken bandwagon two Read more [...]

I received product from Better Than Good Snacks to help facilitate this review.  As always, all opinions are my own. We are a snacking family.  I used to fight it.  I would limit snacking between meals and even tried to cut it out completely.  But I've come to realize, snacking doesn't have to be a bad thing.  Honestly, even as an adult, there are some days that I find myself hungry an hour after eating a good meal.  How would I feel if someone told me I couldn't grab a little snack or treat? So Read more [...]

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups.  This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways. Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up 1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many as you Read more [...]

I received product from Liz and Roo to facilitate this post.   As usual, all opinions are my own. With the change of seasons, spring cleaning and freshening up your home will soon be in full swing.  We've already started here.  Although the kids weren't too excited when I first brought up the subject.  I was able to peak their interest and get them excited about the prospect of helping as I told them that part of our Spring Cleaning Adventure would include new bedding for everyone! Spring Read more [...]

I've partnered with Zak to share our family's Earth Day pledge in exchange for a Zak Alfalfa Tumbler and goodies. As always, all opinions are my own. The other day at our homeschool co-op, we were discussing Earth Day and what we can do to celebrate it. Our five year old daughter chimed in with "every day is Earth day!" and as soon as she said it, I thought "you're absolutely right!" Earth Day really is something we should celebrate and think about each day. In our world of convenience, it's easy Read more [...]

I was sent a shipment from Nadine West. There are affiliate links in this post. All opinions are my own. Nadine West is a clothing subscription service. They send you a handful of items per month including clothing and accessories. They'll be in your sized and based off of your style profile where you tell the brand what color(s) ad prints you like to wear, what tones of jewelry you like, and more. Those of you who have been following my blog for a while have seen me mention that I've gained Read more [...]