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I got my first diary when I was in first grade. It had big pink, purple, and yellow hearts on the cover. I remember writing about boys I liked from school and what we had for dinner. When I was in 6th grade, I received a beautiful journal with an impressionistic-style piano scene on the…
Eating a healthy diet depends on many factors. You should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, avoid sugar, and include protein as a large part of your diet. When talking about protein-rich foods, however, many people aren’t sure how to include them without adding too much fat or sugar to their diets. Understanding nutrition and…
We are finally in the final stretch of sports classes, practices, and extra curricular activities and I can say that throughout this year I’ve become quite adept at entertaining a toddler/preschooler while the big kids have activities. Snacks, toys, and people watching are great ways to keep the littlest one occupied for the long stretches…
It’s never been so easy to be sneaky and getting your kids to eat veggies. With Garden Lites, it makes a no brainer. What is Garden Lites, you ask? Garden Lites has a variety of new products and increased distribution in the freezer section across the country. These products are made where veggies are the first and…
Spring is a time when the snow (hopefully) has melted and we welcome refreshing scents and bright colors back into our lives. My day doesn’t officially begin until I have had a shower. Turn your shower into a rejuvenating spa with Hydra Bliss Hydrating Body Wash, with the scents of coconut water, blueberry, cucumber water…
It’s funny how things can seem a lifetime ago and just yesterday all at the same time. Just a few days before you were born I was on a flight from Michigan back to our home in North Carolina. My dad had been in a car accident and I had spent a month at his…
“Love the one your with.” I think of this phrase so often as I think of my cell phone especially and all the ways it can pull me in different directions when the people I love are right in front of me longing for my attention. Many times those people are my little people that I…
Aside from the occasional moments where I use the word y’all (as in, ‘Y’all gonna make me lose my mind up in here’), I can’t say that I am remotely Southern. I’ve lived in Michigan my entire life where we’re known for our lakeshore, and not necessarily our food. So while being from the Midwest has…
We are only a quarter of the way in to the year and I will freely admit that my inspiration for family dinners has completely tanked. In much need of some inspiration for meals I turned to my favorite sharers of good food on Instagram. In case you’re thinking “Instagram? Not Pinterest?” there is a…
Let me preface this post by saying I’m by no means a beauty blogger, but I am a real mom that uses and enjoys skin care products. I am 3/4 of the way from being over the hill. I have noticed my skin change a lot in my 30’s. Some good changes (less acne), but…
It’s spring break here and, wow, what a year to choose to stay home! With cold and snow/rain in the forecast most of the week, we are doing our best to explore our city and keep our sanity. Here are a few things we’re thankful for this week! 1. Our local library. I love what…
We had such a fun Easter celebrating our risen Savior! Easter is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons! I love teaching our kids why we celebrate Easter and I love the fun things we do around the holiday too! The kids loved their class at church, and we enjoyed some fun activities…