Furniture Rental for Lifestyle Choices

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to moving, I have become somewhat of an expert. My parents are realtors, my in-laws are realtors, all my friends are realtors and yep, there was that pesky military thing. Since college, I … Read more

Calcium supplements during pregnancy

What is the daily recommended calcium for women? When it comes to calcium it’s true that most of us don’t get enough. In fact, about 68% of women are calcium deficient as a whole. And throughout our lives, there are many times where a calcium deficiency can really rear its ugly head, but none more important … Read more

Gift mom a Memory this Mothers Day

Last year during Christmas, if you remember, I showed you some totally fun ways that you can print your photos the same day and use them as gifts for the holidays. If you missed them, make sure you check them out because they are awesome if I do say so myself: Photo Clock Photo Gift Tags … Read more

Teaching Phoenyx to ride a bike!

When Phoenyx was two, we got him his first bike. I had high hopes of seeing him peddle around the driveaway. Except…it didn’t happen like that. He was afraid of it, frustrated by the inability to get it to move, and it was more about us pushing him around than him riding it. Due to … Read more

Summer Drink Ideas

Summer Drink Ideas Summer has finally arrived, and it’s time to beat the heat by sitting outside with a refreshing glass of your favorite cold beverage. Whether you’re throwing a party or just hoping to relax with your significant other, summer time is the perfect occasion to get creative with your drinks. If you usually … Read more

Bloomsy Box Subscription: Is it worth it?

With the onslaught of subscription boxes that have inundated our purchasing abilities the past few years, it’s difficult to figure out which subscription box is a take it or leave it situation. And with all the seemingly similarly subscription boxes out there, I was pleased to be recently introduced to Bloomsy Box, a flower subscription … Read more

Origami Owl Expands its Collection!

A few years ago when I was first introduced to Origami Owl I was at an event. There were two gals there that sold OO and were having quite a bit of success with the company. Out of curiosity, I looked it up when I got home and was surprised to see gorgeous jewelry that … Read more

Gifts for 10 year old girls

With Charlottes birthday in mere weeks, and so quickly after the holidays, my focus has been finding gifts for 10 year old girls that last. So easily the playroom turns into a junky mess and toys that we, as parents, thought so lovingly to purchase, are left abandoned. No more! If you are here searching for gift ideas … Read more

Christmas Tree Brownies: Baking up Holiday Fun

Best part of the holidays? Baking of course! Around here, at least on the weekends when everyone is home and wandering the house on Saturday, we find things to occupy our time. And because it’s the biggest holiday of the year in our house, so many of those hours are spent baking and decorating. As … Read more

Holiday OREO Cookie Pops

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NABISCO Cookies and Crackers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Earlier last week I shared with you some great ways to jazz up the “kids table” at your home holiday and we took it a bit classy if I say so myself. But … Read more

Same day Photo (and product) Printing with CVS

Last week I breathed a sigh of relief. I managed to finish all the shopping for both of my kids and excitedly told people I AM DONE. Then reality set in. Done? What is DONE. I have yet to even START on gifts for my parents, my in laws, the grandparents….and its just so hard. … Read more

Easy Holiday Entertaining Hack in 30 seconds

With 31 days of the December holiday, you have 31 days to plan great evenings with friends and family, sharing good food, and yep, enjoying all those goodies this time of the year. And what goes better with entertaining than chocolate and wine?    Nothing. I dare you to challenge me because the answer is … Read more

Fang-Tastic Fun and Gore-geous Gouls: Exclusive Toys

Looking for the PERFECT Monster High toy to add to your Monster High Fantatics Christmas Wish list or perhaps a newbie that has just fallen in love with this Gore-geous dolls? Look no more as I introduce you to two new toys that are taking playtime everywhere by storm and help you decide if these … Read more