Spring is in the air and the birds are going bananas at my house! They are up and at 'em early every morning, making sure that I no longer need to set an alarm. And since I guess that they are helping me out by getting me out of bed at the crack of dawn, (yes, that is sarcasm you're sensing...haha) I'll help them out by giving them a nice place to enjoy a meal with this kid friendly diy bird … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Change up Your Baskets Each Season (the super simple secret to how I made this starfish basket!)
April 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
Summer is on its way and with it comes my love of all things beachy. We have lived in the south for a long time now (our previous duty station was in Georgia), and we have most certainly become accustomed to our beach time. In fact we were just in Virginia Beach last week, soaking up the rays cold wind, but enjoying the beach all the same. My kiddos have spent more time in the ocean than they … [Read more...]
I Signed up for What?! My Training Plan for my First Obstacle Race
April 27, 2015 2 Comments
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mudderella. I received complimentary admission to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Oh you guys, I am so super excited to be gearing up for my first ever obstacle race and I can't wait to fill you in on it, because I have a feeling you might want to take part in it … [Read more...]
Perfect Summer Drink – Lager and Lemonade
April 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
My hubby and I were so incredibly lucky to experience a trip to Europe last fall. We went to five countries and had a blast in all of them, but Germany was by far our favorite. We both love the culture, the language and the beer! Oh the beer... Our trip was last minute (we found out a month in advance), yet we naively decided to try to get in to a tent for the opening day of Oktoberfest. … [Read more...]
Organic Fruit Wash
April 22, 2015 Leave a Comment
My family adores fresh fruit. Between apples, oranges, bananas, any kind of berry or melon, we eat some kind of fruit on a daily basis. We make sure to wash them all as best we can before eating, but sometimes it can be tricky to get all of the residue and wax off. That's why I love this super simple organic fruit wash. Just a couple of sprays, rub it on the fruit, rinse and you are good to … [Read more...]
RITZ® Fruit and Honey Goat Cheese Bites
April 16, 2015 2 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PutItOnARitz #CollectiveBias I love a challenge, so the RITZ® Snackify Instagram Challenge was right up my alley! You can enter here for a chance to win one of forty $100 Walmart e-Gift Cards (10 per week) by uploading an Instagram photo of your RITZ®-topped creation with … [Read more...]
$10 Camera Strap
April 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
I don't know about you, but I am a very strange mix of girly girl and tomboy. I love sports, lifting weights and can curse like a sailor, but I almost always do those things while wearing pink clothing, with big statement jewelry and some lip gloss. What can I say, I like pretty accessories! And since my camera is basically always at my side, I decided that it needed some sparkles and a touch … [Read more...]
SNICKERS® Almond Gourmet Popcorn
April 14, 2015 Leave a Comment
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias Han-ger is a real problem for me. When my husband and I first started dating, I remember he was so astounded to see how grumpy and downright mean I can get when I am hungry. He learned very quickly that as soon as I mention that I might be the slightest bit … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Welcome Sign
April 13, 2015 2 Comments
I'm a hoarder. But really only of hand written notes from my kiddos and wood. Aah, I love wood. Especially the aged and abused looking wood. The weathered, rusty nail kind of wood. So when we took our canoe and paddle board out to the lake recently for some family time, I was ecstatic when my daughter found a beautiful piece of wood floating around and swam it over to me. You know you … [Read more...]
The Trick to Getting an Extra 10 Minutes of Sleep Every Day with Sauder!
April 10, 2015 Leave a Comment
Some days I think that my tween will be the death of me. Between the eye rolling, back talking and emotion fueled tantrums, there is not a day that goes by that I don't question how I will keep my sanity through this phase. But the good news is that my daughter and I have been working together to come up with solutions that benefit both of us and help our days run a bit smoother. And I think … [Read more...]
Honey, Vanilla and Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Bark
April 9, 2015 Leave a Comment
"Well that escalated quickly." That was what my daughter had to say of our spring weather. We went from 40 degrees and pouring rain to the high 80s within a couple of days. And the heat looks like it is here to stay, so it is most certainly time to start whipping up some cool treats to enjoy in the hot sunshine. This frozen yogurt bark is a perfect example of how to use healthier snacks to … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Kids to Fold Their own Laundry With all free clear
April 7, 2015 4 Comments
This post is sponsored by all free clear but my love for their products is all my own! My kids are basically walking tornadoes. I swear, any room in our house that they even walk through is just covered in chaos by the time that they walk out. When I ask them to clean their rooms, you might think that I was asking which limb they would like to lose, with all of the theatrics and tears. But … [Read more...]
