After telling you all how crazy I am about my mom the other day, I realized that Mother's Day was sneaking up on me and I was totally unprepared. I needed a gift to mail to her and I needed it quickly! Family photos are always her gift of choice, and she can never have too many. It's one of those givens with her...having a picture of her grandkids that she can hold and touch and see whenever … [Read more...]
Easily Update Your Space with Simple Lighting Changes – And a Giveaway
April 30, 2016 36 Comments
This post was sponsored by OSRAM SYLVANIA as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary merchandise to facilitate my review. In my entire three plus decades of life I have never lived in the same home for as long as we have been in our current home. I am used to moving every year and a half or so, so I never really had the desire to change around or update … [Read more...]
How to Stay Sane While Multi-Generational Traveling
April 27, 2016 2 Comments
With Mother's Day just around the corner, I am ready to spill some dirt about my momma...but it's not anything crazy or scandalous, it's that I am crazy about her. She is truly one of my best friends and I speak to her on the phone generally at least once a day. And while I was thinking about her and her awesomeness, I was reminded of some of the biggest strains that we have put on our … [Read more...]
DIY Laundry Room Curtains
April 20, 2016 4 Comments
I just want to take a second to tell you all that I am so very appreciative of all of the amazing emails that I have received from my incredible readers telling me how much they love my new laundry room! It means the world to me and keeps me motivated to keep oversharing my life with you all here on the blog. And with that being said, I wanted to quickly share with you how I created my DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Laundry Room Countertop for Under $40
April 16, 2016 Leave a Comment
In case you've missed it, I have been redoing my laundry room for the past couple of weeks. To catch you up quickly, here is what it started out as, the lighting changes, some cute DIY laundry bags I made and the big reveal. And as I mentioned in the reveal, a laundry room countertop was an integral piece of the design plan. I noticed that every laundry room photo that drew my eye had a … [Read more...]
The BIG Laundry Room Redo Reveal!!!
April 12, 2016 5 Comments
It's time...the big laundry room redo reveal is here! There will be a couple of how-to posts still to come, but I just couldn't wait to show you how the room turned out. Quick recap. Here is the "before" shot: And now here is the new and improved "after" photo: Ummm, pretty big change, am I right?! And although I wouldn't say that I started out with a budget friendly plan in … [Read more...]
DIY pillowcase laundry bag
April 9, 2016 1 Comment
I feel like I am crushing this laundry room makeover right now. I am riding the high of seeing my projects come to life and am so thrilled to get to share them with you! In case you missed it, here is the hot mess that it was before and the new light fixture. Next week will be the big reveal! In the meantime, go grab yourself the two supplies needed to make yourself a pillowcase laundry … [Read more...]
Women are badasses…just a reminder that you can do whatever you set out to!
April 8, 2016 2 Comments
Growing up in a family with a very "handy" dad and a mom who never let me feel like there were things that should be "left to the men" gave me the headstart that I needed to become a military wife with a hubby who is away far more than he is home. I've slowly but surely gained confidence in doing basically any kind of handyman repairs on my own (although I will admit to trying to catch my guy on … [Read more...]
My first half marathon experience – and my take on the Disney Princess Half Marathon
March 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
After waiting for over six years for a chance to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon I had pretty big hopes and dreams for what it would be like. Here is my brutally honest thoughts and my own race recap. The Build-Up Hype Okay, so this race sells out sometimes the same day that the tickets go on sale. Mind you, this is not a $35 local race...the entry fees for 2016 were $180 for the … [Read more...]
That time I colored my kid’s hair with Kool-Aid…you’ve gotta see this!
March 19, 2016 5 Comments
So I may have mentioned that it is spring break at my house and my kid's are going berserk. With two and a half weeks off, they are finding tons to do (visit from their BFFs, trip to the beach, farm days and a quick out of state jaunt just to name a few), but are still looking for some extra goodness to throw in in their downtime. Enter Kool-Aid hair coloring. You guys, I was so nervous to … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Make Your Guest Feel Welcome
March 11, 2016 1 Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. You guys, I am so darn excited! My BFF, Melissa, and her adorable boys are coming for a visit this week! I haven't seen her since we did the Mudderella run together back in July and I am in desperate need of some girl time. Since she is coming to finalize the sale of her … [Read more...]
How we Made our Disney Race Outfits on the Cheap
March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
When I first learned about the Disney Princess Half Marathon over six years ago I was sold and knew that I had to be part of it one day. It took me that entire six plus years to make it work with my husband's schedule, but this year we finally made it happen! Because I had built it up so much in my mind over all of that time, I felt pressure to have the most epic costumes possible. And then the … [Read more...]
