Hello from beautiful San Diego! I just landed last night after a long day of travel, and I have the MOST exciting week in store. I head to the LuLaRoe warehouse today and tomorrow as a guest with my West Coast teammates, and then on Wednesday afternoon, I begin my Solo: A Star Wars Story…
Fitness Tips for Seasoned Moms {Plus a Mother’s Day Fitness Special}
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Thumbprint Tree Canvas: a DIY Mother’s Day Craft
I can’t believe that it’s almost time for another Mother’s Day – one of my favorite days of the year! I can usually count on being pampered and feeling appreciated on Mother’s Day, which is probably why I love the day so much. I also love receiving homemade gifts and crafts that my kids have…
From Mother-Daughter to Friend
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hallmark Jewelry for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This past month has been full of emotions. Just a week ago, I watched my daughter marry her sweetheart. It was a wonderful experience, and definitely one of the highlights of being a mom so…
No-Fail Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, which means that mothers everywhere need to start hinting at what’s on their wish list… I mean children and husbands everywhere need to start shopping for the perfect gift for mom…
Say Happy Mother’s Day with a #Moem
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of MetLife Foundation. All opinions are 100% mine. My mom is pretty amazing. We had a close relationship growing up but it was after I became a mother myself 17 and a half years ago that my love and respect for her quadrupled. I may…
Keep Good Going – Making Lemonade Out of Lemons
This post brought to you by New York Life. All opinions are 100% mine. Keep Good Going What does it mean to Keep Good Going? It means exactly what it sounds like – it’s about paying it forward, about passing on the good things that positively affect you and your family and positively shaping…
It’s Not Mother’s Day ‘Til Someone Says, “I Hate You, Mom!”
I don’t have many (high) expectations for Mother’s Day. As long as I can get a nap (the height of luxury) and, if possible, avoid cooking all day, then I can end the day relatively satisfied. Why is it, then, that I come to the end of most Mother’s Days feeling like a horrible, unappreciated…
Some Mothers – A Mother’s Day Poem
My husband wrote this “poem” last night as he prepared to speak at church on Mother’s Day. He was surprised that so many women approached him and said that his poem really touched them. I was not so surprised. I think each of us can find ourselves in this list. I think it’s particularly interesting…
Mother’s Day Quotes
Since I woke up sick this morning (yes, sick on Mother’s Day!), I am taking the easy route and re-posting some of my favorite quotes about Mothers. I couldn’t let this day go by without expressing my love and appreciation for my own mother. She is the best! The sweetest sounds to mortals given Are…