**Full Disclosure: The following is part of Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores® Celebrate the Season campaign. I received a Jo-Ann gift card in exchange for this post; however, all opinions are my own. I am not a huge 'tablescapes' person. I think they can be beautiful, but there is too much junk on my table to display gorgeous ... Read More about DIY: Fall Tulle Wreath #TurkeyTablescapes
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Maytag Dependable Leader Award Program #MC
**Full Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Maytag. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All opinions are my own. I love companies that give back and Maytag is doing just that! BUT they can't do it without you! Maytag needs your help to select the best candidate ... Read More about Maytag Dependable Leader Award Program #MC
Kids in the Kitchen: Toad in the Hole
When we made our meal plan this week, the boys asked for French Toast (like they do every week) but I wanted to change it up with a different breakfast-f0r-dinner option. I vetoed the French Toast and penciled in Toad in the Hole. While I shredded the cheese, Colin helped cut the circles into six pieces of bread and James buttered ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Toad in the Hole
San Antonio Auto Show #SAAS13 {Plus #Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the San Antonio Auto Show. All opinions are my own. In only a week, the 45th annual San Antonio Auto Show will fill the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. You'll be able to get your fill of new cars, rustic trucks and innovative technologies. On-site, you'll see cars from the ... Read More about San Antonio Auto Show #SAAS13 {Plus #Giveaway} CLOSED
HEXBUG Aquabot {#Review}
**Full Disclosure: I was given the Hexbug Aquabot to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. I like to give my kids (or my husband) unique toys - the HEXBUG Aquabot fits that category. Typically, the HEXBUG Aquabot would be a stocking stuffer, but I knew I wanted to play with it and I ... Read More about HEXBUG Aquabot {#Review}
Wordless Wednesday
**Full Disclosure: As part of the Windows Champions blogger program, I was invited on an all-expense-paid campus tour event. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Here are some photos I took while I was in Seattle: HAPPY WEDNESDAY! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Holiday shopping made simple with ShopSavvy {plus #Giveaway}
**Full Disclosure: No product or compensation has been received for this post. All opinions are my own. Having an app that allows me to do comparison shopping in the middle of the store makes my life so simple. I immediately know if I want to purchase an item in that store, drive to another location or order online. I can decide ... Read More about Holiday shopping made simple with ShopSavvy {plus #Giveaway}
Nanoblocks make great gifts! {#Review + #Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I received nanoblocks for review purposes. No additional compensation was given. All opinions are my own. I got a polar bear nanoblocks set when I was in Chicago for BlogHer. James ripped into it as soon as I let him. He had a great time building with the micro-sized building blocks! Not long after ... Read More about Nanoblocks make great gifts! {#Review + #Giveaway} CLOSED
Find the perfect dress at DressFirst.com!
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I tell my husband all the time that I'd love to renew our vows one year - preferably on a 'big year' anniversary. My husband and I agree that our wedding was perfect - small & simple. But because we went that route, I feel like I'd like to do something BIG ... Read More about Find the perfect dress at DressFirst.com!
Enjoy Life Foods: Decadent Bars {#Review}
**Full Disclosure: I received product for review purposes. No compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. It's been awhile since I've talked about Colin's soy allergy, but it hasn't gone anywhere. I don't know if you've looked at the ingredients list on snack foods recently, but they almost all have some form of ... Read More about Enjoy Life Foods: Decadent Bars {#Review}