A huge thank you to Cubbie Lee Toys for sending product in exchange for my honest opinion. Cubbie Lee Toys was founded by Zach and Sarah Lee. When they had their first child they quickly became aware of how difficult it was to get good quality toys that were still affordable. They wanted toys that provided educational value, were heaps of fun, and that last.  Zach and Sarah decided to take matters into their own hands and the Cubbie Lee Toy Company was born. The name comes from their beloved Read more [...]

I am a Nutrisystem nation blogger. I am provided with a Nutrisystem meal plan in exchange for regular updates. All opinions are my own. I was emailed by a reader this week asking me about flex meals. The timing was so perfect because just a couple days prior I got an update from Nutrisystem. Since about April of 2016 Nutrisystem has encouraged a weekly flex meal for lunch and dinner. Prior to that, Nutrisystem would send 28 entrees for each meal time. After the switch, there were 28 breakfasts, Read more [...]

I was provided with a GPS Origins DNA test kit for review. All opinions are my own. I usually have a hard time coming up with birthday gift ideas for Ryan. He isn't a very materialistic person, and he doesn't have any hobbies that require regular purchases. For the most part, it seems like he has the things he wants because he just doesn't want much. This year my birthday gift to him was a GPS Origins DNA Ancestry kit. He had talked to me before about how his father's side of the family did Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Today I am going to share with you three Nutrisystem Belly Bloat Busting Breakfast Bowl Recipes. Say that five times fast! According to an article, I found on Nutrisystem's website, the secret to a flatter looking belly is probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria. They serve a number of functions including boosting your immunity, helping prevent weight issues and aiding Read more [...]

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. I remember being a kid and playing the game Sims. When you create your character in the game, it lets you choose from dozens of hair styles and colors with a click of the mouse. It was as easy as switching outfits! I remember thinking it would be so cool if real life was like that, where we could just decide to have really long hair one day, and really short hair the next, and then back again without waiting months for hair to regrow. I used Read more [...]

I am a huge fan of high quality Oregano Oil.  Ever since a good friend of mine, who is very diligent about her family's health, recommended BioActive Nutrients Oregano Oil as a daily supplement and immune booster, I've become a believer.  She says that as long as her family keeps up with their daily dose, they rarely get sick or, if they do, it's only a mild version of what's going around.  To be completely honest, ever since our family started taking it several years ago, we've mostly found the Read more [...]

I was 18 when I moved into my first apartment. I was excited to be an adult with my own space, but I quickly realized that apartment complex living wasn't for me. I grew up with my mom owning her home and having a large yard. My dad opted to rent, and moved around throughout my childhood but he always had a yard as well. My sister (right) and I (left) playing in our back yard as little kids.  I was not prepared for having neighbors sharing walls with me. We had a balcony that we would Read more [...]

With the school year over for many and winding down for the rest, it's time to start thinking about Summer Camp!  I remember attending camp as a kid and, while I remember feeling a bit homesick, it was a really great experience overall.  One thing that really helped was "mail call".  After lunch each day, the entire camp would gather round and the camp leaders would have a big basket with mail and packages that parents and loved ones had sent.  On the days where I received something special, Read more [...]

I've struggled with body image for a long time as most females do throughout life regardless of shape. I find that sharing my experiences help other women relate and feel understood. Along the way I've analyzed my feelings as well as found some solutions and I'd love to share those hurt emotions, thoughts, and solutions with you guys in an effort to relate and connect. I hope that you continue to follow this journey and share alongside me in the area of learning to love your body. From media, Read more [...]

Sending a big thank you to PAPYRUS for sending us some Father's Day goodies and sponsoring this giveaway! Do you have plans for Father's Day yet?  Ours aren't  set in stone yet but, typically, we spend the day with family, heading outside to enjoy yard games and a big lunch together.  I love both Mother's Day and Father's Day as it gives us a chance to hang out with some extended family while celebrating all of the special moms and dads in our lives.  While our family doesn't go crazy with gifts Read more [...]