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…
Convenience. Assortment. Savings. From the Comfort of the Computer
As much as I LOVE shopping (and I really do) sometimes it’s nice to shop from the comfort of home (particularly the convenience and comfort of the computer)….so when I was given the opportunity to do some household shopping for Kimberly’s new apartment at college, I jumped at the chance. Although a gift card…
Back-to-School Clothes Shopping Tips #BackToYou
Ready for those first day of school photos on the front lawn? Thanks to Sears.com for sponsoring today’s post and for helping us get ready for back-to-school. Getting ready for back-to-school season (which is approaching at lightening speed!) goes way beyond grabbing a few new packs of pencils and a binder or two. Pencils…
Miche – Handbags for Every Mood and Season
When I’m in department store, I always gravitate toward the handbag section. I love purses and would have a bigger collection of them if I could. So when Miche bags contacted me about reviewing one of their handbags, I couldn’t turn them down. Although I received product to review, no additional compensation was received…
Father’s Day Gift Guide #eBayDad #FollowItFindIt
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Have you started thinking about Father’s Day gifts yet? Dads are such an important part of our lives, and they deserve to feel special on their special day….and every day! This Father’s Day Gift Guide was written as part of my collaboration with eBay, but all thoughts…
Win a Family Trip for Four with #AtlanticLuggage
This post brought to you by Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s not always easy to travel with a family as large as mine. But as challenging as it might be to travel with kids, the memories and the fun and the bonding that happen during family vacations is priceless. Totally worth the…
Shopping and Meal Planning Tips – Facts Up Front
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Facts Up Front program. Feeding my family of seven probably should be a full time job – it certainly could be. Between the meal planning, the grocery shopping and then the preparing of all of the meals, not to mention the need to…
The Annual Franklin Family Holiday Treat Plate #ALDIstyle
I am participating in a sponsored brand ambassadorship with ALDI. All opinions stated are my own. Perhaps one of my favorite holiday traditions that was passed down by my mom is baking treats for the annual holiday treat plate. My mom taught me a few of my favorite recipes that I make year after year…and…
Residence Hall Linens Giveaway ($188 Value!)
This giveaway is being sponsored by Residence Hall Linens, but all thoughts and college-prep stories are my own. In half a year I’ll be sending my oldest daughter off to college. It’s an exciting time and she’s done everything to prepare herself well, but I have had a growing sense of dread as I’ve…
Join Me at the #ETYkids Twitter Party Wednesday 12/4
This post and twitter party are being sponsored by Etymotic, makers of ETY•Kids safe-listening earphones. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s not uncommon to find all 5 of my kids on an electronic device. My kids do plenty of other things, too – piano and drama and cross-country and books and work and…