I have been provided with a Nutrisystem plan in exchange for sharing my honest experience and results on my blog. All opinions are my own. This week's Nutrisystem update post is about a somewhat silly discovery that Ryan made recently. Most of Ryan's favorite snack options from Nutirsytem are the frozen ones, in particular the ice cream style options. However, they all seem to freeze REALLY well. The ice cream freezes so solid that it's hard to scoop out with a spoon. You can only imagine Read more [...]

I have mentioned in a previous posts how my husband and I had been in the process of getting licensed for foster care.  Before that was even complete, we had received a phone call for our first foster children!  That was an exciting and scary time as we were unsure of what to expect.  No matter how much you prepare, foster care is such an uncertain path.  I've been told you just never know when you'll get a call for a child/ren or when that next call will come saying the social worker will be Read more [...]

As a mom, I still enjoy looking nice while working out, swimming, playing with the kids, or going on a date.  (Okay, that last one rarely happens around here!)  But I've struggled over the years trying to find pieces that look great while still offering support and coverage.  A couple years ago, though, I came across UnderCover WaterWear and fell in love with the styles they offered.  No longer do I feel uncomfortable at the pool and sit out because I don't have a presentable suit!  I now look Read more [...]

Ice cream is a very popular treat around here.  Actually, I don't think I know of anyone personally who doesn't enjoy this delicious, cold snack.  Even as Fall creeps in, our entire family still indulges in a few scoops!  A couple years ago, I learned of a company called Graeter's who offers hand-crafted ice cream and I was hooked!  Their array of flavors guarantees that everyone will find a flavor to suit their taste buds.  And just recently, I learned that they are on a mission with their Read more [...]

The beginning of Fall brings many changes.  Not only is school back in session, the weather has turned cool and the leaves have begun to change and drift to the ground already here in Minnesota.  Even though we're still plenty busy around the farm with field work: chopping, combining, emptying the pit, etc., it's time to start digging out the bulky coats, hats, and mittens.  I also start pulling out the gorgeous fall clothes with deep, bold colors.  To help our family prepare, Nano Baby sent Read more [...]

Thank you to Curlformers for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Last month, I shared with you, my review of Curlformers Spiral Curls Extra Long STYLING KIT. In case you missed it, Curlformers are mesh-like tubes that curl your hair without the use of heat. They are fairly easy to apply and deliver fun long lasting results. Curlformer recently contacted me to let me know they were debuting a new line of Style Read more [...]

Thank you to Canon for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. In our home office, we have a bulky printer/scanner/faxer. It seems to really go through the ink and rarely works for me. My husband has no problem getting it to work, but the machine just doesn't like me. Because of this, I avoided printing at all costs. When Canon asked if I would like to review their PIXMA MG7720 Wireless Photo All-in-One (Printer, Scanner, Read more [...]

This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network. Last night was the premier of a new crime & legal drama on ABC called Notorious. I was able to watch the episode and it really caught my attention. My dad really likes crime dramas that follow cops and prosecutors around trying to find out who did it. I sometimes get interested when watching those types of shows at his house, but they don't stand out to me enough to be something I intentionally try to schedule to watch at my house. Read more [...]

Thank you to Parish Parcel for sending me this box in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. My boyfriend and I always talk about what it would be like to travel. One place we talk about in particular is Louisiana. I find myself so inspired by the state's culture, music, food, and lifestyle. Did you know that Louisiana refers to their counties as parishes? That's just one of the many unique things that come with living in the bayou state. While we don't plan on traveling there Read more [...]

As the seasons change, so does my face and makeup routine.  With the drier winter months comes the extra step of an added moisturizer but I tend to also change up the colors I use.  While summer is great for bright, sparkling, and shimmery shines, I tend to lean towards richer colors as fall rolls around.  I know many women do the same things so the brand new Mirabella Masquerade Collection seems to offer the perfect colors to round out the warm weather and usher in a crisp cool autumn. Sending Read more [...]