This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wearsafe for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Next week, my oldest daughter starts her third year of college. When she started college a few years ago, I had a hard time believing that I was old enough to have a college-aged daughter. It…
Archives for August 2016
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #32 – Easy Recipes for Back to School
I’ve been waiting for this week ALL summer long! I’m finally on my yearly retreat with my mom and feeling the stresses of everyday life just melt away. Ahhh! Before we get into this week’s Delicious Dishes party, I wanted to ask for some support for one of my sponsor’s sites. Last week, I made…
How To Talk To Your Kids About Going Back To School
Isn’t it so hard to believe that it’s back to school season already? I feel as though my kids just started summer break. This summer was filled to the brim with swim team and lots of individual trips – camp, scouts, activities – and it never felt like a typical summer. I think we’re all…
Pete’s Dragon Movie Review and Coloring Pages
Disney’s newly reimagined Pete’s Dragon is finally in theaters and I’m excited to not only tell all of my readers about the movie, but offer a ton of fun activities for kids! My kids and I were able to attend a press screening of the film earlier this week, but all thoughts about the movie…
Lime & Coconut Sugar Scrub Bars
I LOVE lime and coconut – both the flavors to eat and the scents to enjoy. I know you’ll love these lime and coconut sugar scrub bars! Note that the links to point you to the ingredients needed to make this DIY bath & beauty product are affiliate links, which means I can make a…
Kings Dominion BBQ & Brew Fest 2016
This past Saturday, three of my kids and I headed south to Kings Dominion for BBQ & Brew Fest. All I had to do was mention BBQ tasting and they were ALL IN. This post is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Linky #31
I don’t know about you, but I’m loving watching the summer games this week. They’re so inspiring! Kind of like all of these incredible recipes… Before we get to the party this week, I wanted to share a recipe that I wrote for Kroger’s Inspired Gathering website. These Lemon Meringue pies made in mason jars…
Top 10 Reasons to Stay at Hershey Lodge
My family recently traveled to Hershey, Pennsylvania as part of my Sweetest Moms ambassadorship. Although our overnight accommodations at Hershey Lodge and Hersheypark tickets were compensated, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #SweetestMoms #hersheyparkHappy Last month, my family and I made a quick trip up to Hershey, PA for a quick family vacation. Though…
Johnny Rockets Georgetown Restaurant Refresh
My family and I were invited to experience Johnny Rockets’ new look at their DC Georgetown location last week. This post has been sponsored by Johnny Rockets, but all thoughts and opinions are my own and my family’s. Johnny Rockets has a special place in my heart. After my daughter got married this spring…after the…
Summer Games Scavenger Hunt Activities for Kids
When I was growing up, watching the Summer Games (ie, the “games that shall not be named”) on TV every 4 years was EVERYTHING. As in, everything stopped and we watched the events all day, every day. I was fascinated by all of the summer sports. I am so excited about this year’s Games in…