This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. There is nothing like a steaming mug of hot cocoa to make you feel warm and cozy in the winter months. It is one of those tastes that can transport you back to your childhood, thinking of happy snow days and the treat that … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Kid’s Artwork Brownies
February 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. I've been on a brownie kick as of late. You might remember my gameday playbook brownies that I shared a couple of weeks ago, and when I was stocking up on supplies for those (and some upcoming cupcakes!) at Walmart, I of course grabbed some extras. My six year old saw … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Running “Sparkling Skirt”
February 9, 2016 3 Comments
*May contain affiliate links. Remember how I told you about my first half marathon not too long ago? Yeah, I had kind of forgotten about it too. Don't get me wrong...I have been keeping up with my runs and what not, I just kind of lost track of time. I had looked at all of these gorgeous costume ideas on Pinterest and Etsy and kept telling myself that I had all the time in the world to … [Read more...]
Perfect Game Day Food – Buffalo Chicken Rolls
February 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
My name is Kristen and I am addicted to buffalo wing sauce. I could eat pretty much anything as long as I had some buffalo wing sauce to dip it in. I am obsessed with it. Doesn't matter if it is pizza, cauliflower or cheese sticks, I am dunking it in wing sauce. Scrambled eggs, turkey sandwich or french fries? Yep, it too will be devoured with wing sauce. I just love it. So when the hubs … [Read more...]
DIY Cupid’s Arrow Pencils
February 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
We are so lucky to be celebrating this Valentine's Day on a cruise through the Caribbean. (I'm sorry, it's okay to hate me a little, I don't blame you.) And because of that my kiddos are missing out on their classroom parties. While this seems like a no brainer, easy enough trade to me as a fully rational adult, my little ones were bummed that they wouldn't have the opportunity to pass out … [Read more...]
Celebrating “Galentine’s Day” with M&M’s® Strawberry Blondies
February 2, 2016 1 Comment
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSweetness #CollectiveBias Growing up I was always sorely disappointed when Valentine's Day rolled around and I felt the crushing loneliness that only teenage hormones can bring on when you don't have "someone special" to celebrate with. There was always pressure (I'm sure most of it … [Read more...]
