This post is sponsored by Mrs. Fields to introduce you to the 2nd annual #ShareYourHero campaign, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I have had many heroes in my life. Everyday heroes tend to get overlooked, unrecognized, and lost in the shuffle of everyday living. But I truly believe that it’s the everyday…
Archives for October 2016
Caramel Apple Croissant Donut + Dunkin’ Donuts Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts through Blog Meets Brand but all thoughts and opinions are my own. There are so many things I love about the fall – the cooler weather, the kids heading back to school, my birthday, the changing colors, and all things pumpkin and apple and caramel! Oh my! Seriously,…
Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Panini #HarvestBlends
This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. I love bread. I love it toasted. I love it fresh baked and warm. I love it plain. I love it with butter and honey. I love it loaded…
20 Unique Uses for Trash Bags #HeftyHelper #HeftyHeftyHefty
Garbage day is a weekly struggle in our house. You’d think that these kids had never been asked to gather the garbage in the house, put it in the garbage can for collection, and walk it around to the front yard. Every single time it’s a struggle. And guess what? We keep making more trash….
Pork Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Pork. It’s back-to-school season, and that also means that we’re getting back to sports, back to homework, and back to eating our normal family dinner together every night. Schedules go out the window during the summer…except for swim team. That’s a super-tight schedule, but it…
Banana Bran Muffins – After-School Fuel #BigFatNotebooks
This delicious after-school study snack recipe for Banana Bran Muffins is inspired by the Big Fat Notebook series and brought to you in partnership with @WorkmanPub. All thoughts are my own; affiliate links are used to link to the books on Amazon. We’re more than a month deep into the new school year, and I…
Style for Everybody: Classic Fall Sweater #EverydayRunway
Me….a fashionista? Never in a million years would I have dreamed that I would be invited by Kohl’s to participate in an #EverydayRunway fall fashion campaign. Although I was not compensated for this fashion shoot, my travel and accommodations were covered….and since people keep asking, yes, I did get to take a few of my…
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #39 – Fall Favorites
Hi guys! Last week was intense! So this 3-day weekend we just had was extra-appreciated. I loved having 3 days to sleep in. Plus, I fit in some much-needed household purging (my front room is now full of black garbage bags to take to a donation center) and my kids and husband and I had…
Homemade French Dressing on a Fresh Garden Salad
This post is sponsored by The Chefs Warehouse in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. #appetitevideoseries #wherechefsshop I love food. I was laughing with my son earlier today when he walked into the kitchen with his friend and declared, “Isn’t it weird how other people’s…
5 Smile-Worthy After-School Activities To Do With Your Kids #GoldfishMoments
As my kids have gotten older, one thing has become certain: it’s harder than ever to find time to bond with them. We always seem to be on the go. Afternoons and evenings are often hectic with homework, practices, and dinner prep. Carving out family bonding time really does need to be deliberate. The good news…