I can’t believe it, but the time has come. I have had a wonderful partnership with Smooth Fitness over the last little while here. I have had fun sharing my elliptical with you all, sharing information on the brand itself and sharing fun posts that completely relate to working out with ellipticals and treadmills. Today…
cultivating creativity in children :: tips and tricks
This past weekend I was able to attend the Type A conference in Atlanta. One of the speakers was Gary Jerry from Disney. He shared some really interesting statistics about creativity and how quickly we lose curiosity and creativity as we grow up. After his presentation I was talking with a few friends and…
get your snack on guilt free with healthy surprise :: review and giveaway
Healthy food is in high demand, but so many people love to eat healthy and can’t find the time to obsess over nutrition. I don’t know about you, but around 3 p.m. my stomach starts talking to me and I am work! Since dinnertime is hours away…what’s a girl to do…get her snack on, of…
botanical beauty for young skin: dubble trubble :: review and giveaway
Looking for natural and organic children’s haircare and body products? I am always on the look out for new upcoming products like this. That being said, I want to introduce you to Dubble Trubble. Celebrity hair colorist and organic beauty pioneer, Daniel Galvin Jr., has launched an award winning range of organic, eco-friendly 2 in…
the zelfs will have your girl smiling with their hair-tastic adventures :: review and giveaway
As I have mentioned before, my house has primarily been a princess house for about 5 years now. Belle, Ariel, Snow White….my Reagan loves them all. But now she is almost 6 and is finding herself interested in new things. Enter the Zelfs, brought to you by Moose Toys. They are super fun little creatures…
wholesome baby food – both baby and budget friendly :: recipe
I will be the first one to admit that since actually becoming a mother, I do things a little differently than I ever THOUGHT I would. Wow was I a misguided “pre-mom.” Haha!! There are many decision that I have made over the past year that are completely contradictory to what I thought was a…
dino dan! he’s the man! :: review and giveaway
“Hey, Mommy! Listen to this: Dino Dan! He’s the man!” We’d been talking about rhymes and he was really proud of that one. But he also really believes it whole-heartedly! Dino Dan really is the man. We’d never heard of Dino Dan before but from the moment the first episode began, all four of my children…
a simple craft :: halloween, fall, teacher gift or thank you gift {#sponsored #StarburstCandyCorn}
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Starburst. I received product samples to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating.” I am not a crafty person. There I said it. I ADMIT it! As hard as I try, it just makes me anxious when it…
linguine cream cheese chicken :: slow cookin’ recipe contest :: Crock-Pot® & seasonings giveaway
A CONTEST!! How would you like to win a year of free groceries worth $8,500, including a year’s supply of Crock-Pot® Seasoning Mixes. You could also be featured in product/brand marketing efforts if you win. There is a mini recipe contest going on HERE if you would like to enter. You can also win…
workout myths to be aware of :: {#SmoothBlogger}
While this post isn’t exactly all “pump you up”, I still feel it’s important to share. I mean, if you are going to be working out, why not get the biggest bang for your buck. Right? Whether you do your work-outs on treadmills or ellipticals, doing things the right way is worth it! Doing…
why do it yourself when someone else can do it cuter? :: review
A few weeks ago, I met a friend at TGI Fridays and saw a wooden sign that I absolutely loved (left). I posted a picture of it on Facebook and stated how much I wanted it for my house. Two days later, I peeked outside and found this sign on my front porch (below), handmade…
stick um and stick um again with um! brands :: review and giveaway
One of my favorite things about moving into a new house is the decorating. It’s like a blank canvas. A decorating ‘do-over’. Deciding what should go where and how to make things fit just right for us. The problem :: I’m not a fan of putting holes in the wall only to decide two weeks…










