Etsy is such a great place to search for inspiration. I find myself getting lost in the pages of wonderfully handcrafted items and drooling on my keyboard a bit as I see some of the incredible jewelry. But if I am totally honest (and I always try to be with you all), I am too darn cheap to pay for an item that I can make myself for a fraction of the cost and eliminate shipping charges as well. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Keep Your Identity Locked up With LifeLock
September 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Hey guys, I am baaack!!! It was so incredible to get a moment or two away and catch up a bit with my hubby. We were so incredibly fortunate to get to experience six countries, countless unforgettable sights, and best of all...time alone together! We did a lot of driving, hiking, beer drinking (hey, we were in Germany for Oktoberfest after all!) and A LOT of shopping! It was … [Read more...]
A Fresh Breath of Air
September 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
As I am sure that most of you can relate to, I live an incredibly busy life. I am the proud wife of a military member who is gone far more than he is home each year, the mother to three amazing kids who all have full schedules of their own, the creator and author of this here little blog, taxi driver, chef, housekeeper and nanny...the list goes on and on. Every now and then I begin to feel as … [Read more...]
Cheese Stuffed Beer Pretzels
September 11, 2014 1 Comment
Inspiration comes in so many forms for me, but Pinterest is pretty high up there these days when it comes to searching for recipes. And occasionally the recipes that I try are huge disasters, but normally they turn out well. This recipe did not turn out well. No, it was really so far beyond "well." It was spectacular! The cheese stuffed beer pretzels that I found from A Little … [Read more...]
Football 101, a Newbies Guide to the Basics
September 9, 2014 3 Comments
I am a die hard football fan. Come September, I am basically glued to my TV anytime that there is a game on (and truthfully, then again in the mornings to hear the talking heads dissect the games). So you all know that this has been a great week for me with the season finally starting! I LOVE it! So much so that my family room is crimson and gold, the colors of my favorite team, the San … [Read more...]
Sloppy Joe French Fries, an Easy and Delicious Weeknight Dinner That Will be Ready in 20 minutes!
September 5, 2014 2 Comments
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. There just never seems to be enough time on busy weeknights to get home, make sure that homework is started, take the kids to their sports, make sure they are showered and bathed and then to make dinner before getting them ready for bed. It's not uncommon for my family to eat a bowl of cereal … [Read more...]
‘Cause Really, Who Couldn’t Use a $500 Cash Giveaway?!
September 3, 2014 Leave a Comment
Hey friends, you know I love you all, right? I mean, you come here, you listen to me ramble on, you pin my pictures and then you come back!!! It blows my mind all the time and I wish that I could tell you Every. Single. Day how much that means to me, but you really truly might stop coming by if I get that repetitive. So instead, I try to participate in giveaways so that you have the opportunity … [Read more...]
