2018-03-15 13:42
When my husband and I bought our first house, it came with a garden smack dab in the middle of the backyard. It was basically a mound of dirt with some railroad ties around it, but I was int… Read More
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2018-03-12 19:53
My dad gave up eating meat a few months ago. Since our usual Easter dinner meal was the traditional ham, I needed to find an alternative for this year’s dinner. I always order salmon w… Read More
2018-03-08 20:21
Now that it has finally started to warm up (knock on wood!!), I’m excited to be bringing you some spring content thanks to my sponsored partnership with Unilever! What signifies to you… Read More
2018-03-05 15:28
It’s been a month since my father-in-law had his stroke and we’ve certainly spent a lot of time in hospitals over the last few weeks. On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to visit… Read More
2018-02-14 15:10
Happy Valentine’s Day!! Hopefully you will be showered with love and Valentines today – and if you are looking for a fun way to display them, then I have the perfect DIY cr… Read More
2018-02-09 13:36
Cupid Floats: a kid-friendly Valentine’s Day drink that is as fun to make as it is to drink. Most parents love a good glass of wine or champagne on Valentine’s Day, but those dri… Read More
2018-02-06 18:12
I grew up on the East Coast spending most of my time in Connecticut and New Hampshire, so you know I was no stranger to snow, cold and all the fun that winter can bring. When I moved to Wisc… Read More
2018-02-02 20:44
Baby Brezza is giving away $15,000! This sweeps is going on right now and to celebrate Baby Brezza is also giving away a giant baby gift prize pack – 32 amazing brands have come togeth… Read More
2018-01-26 23:48
If you’ve ever wondered if you should try microdermabrasion at home yourself, I have my own first-hand experience to share with you here thanks to my partnership with Trophy Skin. Trop… Read More
2018-01-10 16:42
“I Chews You” DIY Craft for Valentine’s Day Nothing says love more than a homemade valentine. This quick and easy (but oh-so-cute) DIY craft for Valentine’s Day is pe… Read More
2018-01-02 17:06
Tips for Keeping Your Healthy Resolutions The New Year is a typical time when people make resolutions for the upcoming year. Many times those resolutions have to do with maintaining or… Read More
2017-12-26 11:05
Cookies are always a big hit around here. Who wouldn’t love a handheld dessert that is warm and gooey and yummy? One of our favorite cookies to munch on is the oatmeal cookie. The key… Read More
2017-12-19 22:30
You’ve seen my family make lots of trips down to the Windy City (that would be Chicago for you out-of-towners!). While Chicago does get a lot of attention for all of its offerings, the… Read More
2017-12-18 20:19
Some gifts are just too good to give away!! (Full disclosure: I received these items for free and also am providing affiliate links for you to purchase them. Now, you can either purchase the… Read More
2017-12-18 19:09
Gift shopping for kids is easy. Heck, when they are really young, you can pretty much give them an empty box and they are thrilled. But once they become teens, the real shopping challenge be… Read More
2017-12-14 02:38
This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Intelli-Sense™ Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my revi… Read More
2017-12-12 18:42
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. Growing up, the holidays were always a really big deal in our family. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, we… Read More
2017-12-11 19:47
This easy potato corn chowder makes a great dinner! We have been trying really hard to eat at home more. With all of us having busy schedules and needing to be in three differe… Read More
2017-12-08 18:00
Winter is almost here and colder weather can present certain unique challenges when it comes to operating your automobile. Is your car ready for winter? Taking steps to make sure y… Read More
2017-12-07 22:05
This post is brought to you in sponsored partnership with Norton. I received compensation and a free Norton Core Wi-Fi Router in exchange for sharing my honest opinion As a family, we have b… Read More
2017-12-01 03:51
This DIY Christmas Decor is easy to make and oh-so-cute! I always love DIY crafts using upcycled pallets and this one is perfect for adding a festive flair to any corner, wall, or even outsi… Read More
2017-11-29 01:37
I never really understood the whole attraction of visiting a medispa when I was younger. I was all about the relaxing facials and massages and words like “dermabrasion” sounded u… Read More
2017-11-27 13:22
While I receive a small amount of any purchase you make through my post, it does not cost you any extra. Essential oils are definitely the hot thing this year! Whether you yourself use essen… Read More
2017-11-22 21:20
Here in Wisconsin, we had a crazy warm Fall (as did a lot of the country!). Now that we are creeping up on the holiday season, the temperature has been falling and – to quote on… Read More
2017-11-21 19:22
We want to give Loews a HUGE thank you for hosting us for the weekend while we were visiting Rosemont, IL. We were given the “Avoid Cabin Fever with a Winter Escape” package to e… Read More
2017-11-18 17:32
This post is sponsored by Chamberlain. I was paid for this post and received the included Home Bridge as compensation. I recently told you all about how we are making over our garage into a… Read More
2017-11-18 17:07
I mentioned in a previous post that we were undergoing a garage makeover thanks to a sponsored partnership with LiftMaster. I even went so far as to share some pictures of our pretty messy g… Read More
2017-11-17 19:57
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I will admit that I love a good parade. Ever since Josh has been little… Read More
2017-11-15 19:13
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. When I was growing up, we spent Thanksgiving with my dad’s family and Christmas with my mom’s. I had a LOT of cousins on… Read More
2017-11-13 23:59
Kraft Heinz sponsored this post but the opinions are my own. As moms, it can seem like a lot of our day is spent saying “no”. When they are little, it’s “No, you can… Read More
2017-11-06 22:25
This sponsored post is brought to you in partnership with Milo. All opinions are my own and my excitement over having a strong and reliable wifi signal is completely mine – well, my fa… Read More
2017-11-03 22:50
This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Now that the weather is getting a little coole… Read More
2017-11-02 21:35
I admit that I can be resistant to change. I like to get things set up the way I like them and then leave them that way! While most people are always raring to get new furniture, I like to h… Read More
2017-11-02 13:19
This post is sponsored by LiftMaster but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Back when Jay and I were shopping for our first house, I had a few things that were non-negotiable on my list o… Read More
2017-10-27 18:29
Can you believe I made it all the way through college without ever having a Jello shot? Yep, it’s true. I didn’t have my first Jello shot until I was hanging with my mom friends… Read More
2017-10-24 19:19
This post is brought to you through a paid partnership with Curves®. Check out how I got here in this post!! I haven’t ever been a fan of going to a gym to work out. Well, I t… Read More
2017-10-20 02:29
This post is brought to you through a paid partnership with our sponsor, StarKist. Balancing being a busy mom and eating well on the go can be quite the challenge. For someone who labels her… Read More
2017-10-18 08:00
This post is part of my Wellness Wednesday series brought to you in sponsored partnership with Aurora Health Care. It’s been so warm here this fall that it’s easy to fo… Read More
2017-10-18 01:46
This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. It seems that Fall has finally landed in Wisco… Read More
2017-10-11 06:00
This post is part of my Wellness Wednesday series brought to you in sponsored partnership with Aurora Health Care. Last summer, my husband had an unexpected job change that put him… Read More
2017-10-09 13:11
This celebration of National Cheese Curd Day is sponsored by one of my favorite restaurants – Culver’s! Not sure why I’m such a diehard Culver’s fan? Read on!! Moving… Read More
2017-10-09 13:00
This post is part of a sponsored partnership but all opinions are our own. There have been lots of changes going on around our place lately. One of the biggest is that Jay is starting a new… Read More
2017-10-07 14:25
If you asked me my favorite season, Winter would NOT be my answer! I realize that it’s probably a little ironic that someone who really doesn’t like cold or winter moved to… Read More
2017-10-04 05:01
This post is the second in my Wellness Wednesday series brought to you in sponsored partnership with Aurora Health Care. Being a parent means having to make decisions – thous… Read More
2017-10-01 23:34
There are so many things to do in Minneapolis, Minnesota that the whole family can enjoy. Josh and recently got to spend a few days exploring the area. We quickly realized we wouldn’t… Read More
2017-10-01 21:19
Josh and recently took another road trip together, this time to the Twin Cities in Minnesota. It was a very easy drive – about 6 hours from Milwaukee including my numerous coffee… Read More
2017-09-29 01:52
Ever since I decided to make my blog and social channels my full time job, I have been spending a lot of time sitting. And I mean a LOT. One of the things I loved best about teaching was tha… Read More
2017-09-28 04:00
I love popcorn and flavored popcorn is one of my favorite treats! I like to go beyond the typical kettle or caramel corn and experiment with different and exciting flavors. When I saw that O… Read More
2017-09-27 10:00
This post is part of my Wellness Wednesday series brought to you in sponsored partnership with Aurora Health Care. When back to school time hits, among the fifty billion forms that… Read More
2017-09-26 01:45
When Jay and I last went car shopping, we decided on a small-ish SUV. Our reasoning was that we only have one child, so there isn’t any reason to purchase a larger SUV when we are only… Read More
2017-09-25 18:09
Many of you know that, in my life before becoming a mom, I was a classroom teacher. My very first teaching job was a fifth grade class in New Hampshire and while I absolutely LOVED my kids (… Read More
2017-09-20 10:00
This post is the second in my Wellness Wednesday series brought to you in sponsored partnership with Aurora Health Care. Now that all the students are back in school and the year is in full… Read More
2017-09-19 02:41
The kids are back in school and the temperatures are starting to drop. After the craziness of traveling a ton and just doing a lot of running around all summer, Fall is a time for me to take… Read More
2017-09-13 08:35
I’m thrilled to be sharing this Wellness Wednesday post as part of a sponsored ambassadorship with Aurora Healthcare. I hope you will make it a point to stop back each Wednesday in Sep… Read More
2017-09-01 02:16
What do you think of when you think about Wisconsin? Beer? Yep. Cheese? Yep. Good drivers? Um, what??? Let me explain (thanks to this sponsored conversation in partnership with Allstate Insu… Read More
2017-08-31 14:55
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AXE. Josh has been active in sports since before he started preschool. He played flag football and t-ball and generally ran around as much… Read More
2017-08-30 19:22
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Life is hectic. I’ve kinda given up on trying to change it and make it less hectic (because that was a losing battle) and am now… Read More
2017-08-29 14:22
One of the things I love about Wisconsin is how many family friendly activities we have going on during the summer months. One of my favorites is the Wisconsin State Fair and we try to visit… Read More
2017-08-28 20:32
This post was sponsored by La Roche-Posay as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When I was a kid, my mom always put sunscreen on me when… Read More
2017-08-23 03:20
This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. One of my favorite evenings out is atten… Read More
2017-08-17 12:52
Having done quite a bit of traveling that included hotel stays over the years, I’ve developed some pretty strong opinions on what I look for when selecting a hotel. (My first job out o… Read More
2017-08-13 16:33
Every year when August rolls around, I marvel at how fast summer has flown by. And each year it seems to fly by a little faster! By the time the last few weeks of August roll around, I am do… Read More
2017-08-08 19:54
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Klement’s Sausage. All opinions are 100% mine. I had not had summer sausage (at least that I remember) before moving to Wisconsin. T… Read More
2017-08-05 23:27
We all know that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast, right? But if you’re anything like me, you find plain oatmeal just a little boring. While it’s tempting to add in all kinds of go… Read More
2017-08-01 02:01
During my travels, I’ve stayed at a Loews Hotels for business a number of times and been very impressed. Their staff is always top notch and very professional. It’s the kind of p… Read More
2017-07-28 18:58
You may not know this, but I was an elementary school teacher in my previous life. My first teaching job was in a district with a really tight budget. And by tight, I mean they actually canc… Read More
2017-07-24 00:33
Sometimes I feel guilty about not interacting with Roofus (aka Wisconsin Doggy) more. Yes, I feed him and take him for walks but a large part of his day is spent sitting next to my desk whil… Read More
2017-07-16 21:33
Tucked away in the northwest corner of Illinois is the hidden gem otherwise known as the town of Galena. Galena has a charm that is difficult to find these days and visiting truly feels like… Read More
2017-07-14 06:49
This post was sponsored by Ling Ling as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. At the end of each school year I have this vi… Read More
2017-07-10 02:00
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fazoli’s®. This summer is turning into the summer of road trips! Not that I’m complaining – I love to travel and whe… Read More
2017-07-09 21:08
This post was sponsored by Sargento as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. While we love sandwiches any time around here… Read More
2017-07-07 22:08
I always love when I tell people who aren’t from here about Summerfest and I mention that it’s the largest music festival IN THE WORLD. Yep, they have heard of Coachella and Loll… Read More
2017-07-03 03:08
Flying and kids are two words that simply aren’t fun to put together. Many parents struggle with the idea of taking their kids, of any age, on a plane to travel somewhere. The reason b… Read More
2017-06-29 14:03
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Lowe’s. It’s hard to believe but we’ve been in our house for over 15 years now. That’s actually the longest I’… Read More
2017-06-28 15:51
I’m pretty open about the fact that I am a coffee addict. My son knows not to ask me to do anything too complicated before I’ve had a cup of coffee and I swear even the dog keeps… Read More
2017-06-25 16:17
Having groceries delivered isn’t brand new – it’s been around a few years (at least in this area). I admit giving one of the first delivery services a try a number o… Read More
2017-06-23 01:41
And just like that, Snapchat adds a feature that allows others on the platform to see your exact location. The latest update of Snapchat includes the introduction of Snap Map which is their… Read More
2017-06-21 04:20
A promotional item was provided to me for today’s discussion. The host for this event is Still Blonde after all these Years. People wanted to start a blog approach me a… Read More
2017-06-19 02:45
There is a lot of buzz around STEM right now. (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and STEM products encourage kids to develop core skills in these areas.) I am loving… Read More
2017-06-18 02:25
When I was growing up, the biggest “electronics” challenge my parents had was getting me to turn off the light and stop reading when it was time to go to bed. (Yes, I was a nerd… Read More
2017-06-15 18:27
The season for traveling has arrived, summer time! For parents of toddlers this can be exciting as well as frightening at the same time. Toddlers are unpredictable and often think the world… Read More
2017-06-14 16:07
I love being a mom and feel so incredibly blessed to be able to work from home. I love spending time with my family and am the first to admit that my job is fun on more days than not. But th… Read More
2017-06-14 02:51
To people who read my blog, it must look like I love to cook and that my family gets treated daily to amazing meals and elaborate desserts. The truth is that I do love to cook – one di… Read More
2017-06-09 13:09
One of my favorite parts of this whole blogging thing is working with brands that I truly love and use in my day to day life. One of my favorite relationships is the one I’ve developed… Read More
2017-06-02 21:31
There’s not much I love more about summer than heading to the movies to take a break from the heat and the sun! As much as I love bringing the family to the movies, it can get expensiv… Read More
2017-06-02 10:10
Do you have dreams of camping plans this Summer? If you are wondering where you should plan to set up camp, check out this great list of the top ten campgrounds in Wisconsi… Read More
2017-05-31 22:50
For us, summer mean road trips – and lot of them!! Unfortunately, road trips can mean long stretches sitting in the car, eating less than the most nutritious food, and sometimes an unc… Read More
2017-05-31 19:32
I love a fresh smelling house and will go to some pretty big lengths to keep it that way. I’ve even been known to make my husband cook bacon on the patio so the house doesn’t sme… Read More
2017-05-30 22:55
Living in Wisconsin, we are lucky enough to have pretty easy access to Chicago. Whether we drive down or take the train, we love to spend time in a city that offers so many different things… Read More
2017-05-26 19:55
Monday is Memorial Day. While this day is often associated with the unofficial beginning of summer, backyard barbecues, and the date when it’s finally safe to put plants in the ground… Read More
2017-05-15 13:06
I’ve suffered from allergies for most of my life, but they seem to have gotten worse the last couple of years. I’ve never been really sure why they got worse – was it somet… Read More
2017-05-08 23:15
People spend hundreds of dollars each month purchasing products to put on their skin to make it look better. I admit that I have fallen victim to trying some pretty expensive creams and othe… Read More
2017-05-08 13:00
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! (May 14th to be exact!) Mom deserves a special day just for her, so don’t forget to shower her with lots of pampering and treats! No… Read More
2017-05-03 00:20
If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve seen me develop a love for gardening. That was definitely one of the things I was most excited about when we bought our house! My exciteme… Read More
2017-05-02 13:47
Mornings around here tend to be on the hectic side. There is only a little more than a month of school left and I swear I am still adjusting to having Josh leave at the same time as Jay. Mid… Read More
2017-05-01 13:00
It’s the MOTHER of all Mother’s Day Giveaways featuring over $1300 in Mom Invented prizes! #WhyNotMomGiveaway Can you believe it’s almost Mother’s Day? Have you thoug… Read More
2017-04-27 20:04
I love discovering foods from different cultures. My main hurdle is that I don’t always know if I am preparing them correctly and prefer to have my first taste of an exotic dish be fro… Read More
2017-04-27 18:25
I discovered hummus a number of years ago but for some reason stuck with the unflavored version. I guess I liked it so much, I figured why mess with what was already good, right? I was at a… Read More
2017-04-23 10:30
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that I love dairy foods. Milk, cheese, cream, butter – all of it! I am all about making sure my dairy is quality dairy though. Yes, I have acces… Read More
2017-04-23 10:02
I love making my own yogurt for a few reasons – the main one being that I can control exactly what goes in it. If you read the ingredient list of some of the yogurts you find in t… Read More
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