Not only is homemade lip balm super easy to make, it saves you money and contains no artificial flavors, colorings, or preservatives, which means that it is much better for your skin. Cinnamon has the benefits of tasting and smelling fantastic (it’s one of my favorite scents and flavors ever!), and it also acts as…
Archives for August 2016
Roti Modern Mediterranean
Last week, we celebrated my husband’s birthday with a delicious assortment of food from Roti Modern Mediterranean. All food was provided by Roti, but all thoughts and opinions are our own. I don’t know the last time we’ve had such an amazing birthday dinner. In fact, I think Roti might need to be our new…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #34 – Recipes with Fruit
Hallelujah! The kids are in school. I repeat. The kids are back in school. I LOVE spending time with my kids, and I normally love summer, but this summer took a lot out of me. It beat me. Plus, my kids love school and they are happier with a routine (unless we’re on a road…
Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Tips
Disclosure: I’m proud to partner with CVS Pharmacy on this post for the CVS healthy foods line. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. As much as we *may* have complained a time or two during the last…
DIY Cinnamon Lip Scrub
During the hot summer months or the cold and harsh winter months, our lips take a beating from sun, wind or sand, and they could use a little natural pampering. Use this homemade Cinnamon Lip Scrub at least 2 to 3 times a week to keep your lips soft and smooth. Make up a batch for yourself…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #33 – After School Snacks
I just got home from my 8-day trip to my mom and dad’s house and I can’t tell you how refreshed and energized my break has left me. I almost feel ready to tackle the mess that is currently my kitchen. Before we get started on this week’s party, I would LOVE to ask you…
Storks – See it FREE at Tysons Corner
I am excited to give 20 family 4-packs of tickets to see an early screening of Storks on Saturday, August 27 at Tysons Corner Center! I’ll be taking my family to see the movie, and would love for a bunch of local friends and their families to see it with us! No compensation has been received…
Big Fat Notebooks – What Your Tween Needs for Back to School
Have you heard of the Big Fat Notebook series? I’m excited to introduce this fun, engaging, and informative resource for middle school students in partnership with @WorkmanPub. All thoughts are my own and my kids’; affiliate links are used to link to the books on Amazon. Be sure to enter the giveaway at the end…
Morning Routine For Busy Moms: How to Start Your Day Off Right
My mornings start at the crack of dawn. I thought that the summer would be a break from our crazy routine, but with early morning swim practice this summer, we haven’t had much time to catch up. I was kind of hoping that the change of routine would allow for later mornings and a little…
Road Trip Packing Tips
I am excited to work with Kelley Blue Book to bring you these great packing tips. Kelley Blue Book is sponsoring the giveaway kit as a part of the promotion, and I also received a kit as part of the promotion. We are a road tripping family. You kind of have to be good at…