**Full Disclosure: This is my entry for the scholarship opportunity for Blog Elevated. No compensation was received. All opinions are my own. I started this blog a little over two years ago with really high hopes of making it big and great. However, reality hit me with a hard smack when I started to realize how ... Read More about Taking my blog to the next level with #BlogElevated
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HEXBUG #theycanclimb Instagram & Vine Video Contest
**Full Disclosure: I am shaing a cool contest. No compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. From HEXBUG: To participate, all you need is a Vine & Twitter account or an Instagram & Facebook account, know what a hashtag is, and include #theycanclimb with your entry. Your goal is to capture something ... Read More about HEXBUG #theycanclimb Instagram & Vine Video Contest
Haribo Smurfs Gummi Candy: Perfect for Your Sweet Tooth!
**Full Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Haribo. I received product samples, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All opinions are my own. I remember watching The Smurfs when I was a kid. Grouchy and Clumsy were always my favorite. Maybe because they reminded me so much of my ... Read More about Haribo Smurfs Gummi Candy: Perfect for Your Sweet Tooth!
Wordless Wednesday
And the next day, my hibiscus was gone (something ate it). HAPPY WEDNESDAY! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
I did the SkyDeck Chicago!! #Review
**Full Disclosure: I received two tickets to visit the SkyDeck Chicago. No other compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. I am petrified of heights. I have all kinds of weird phobias that go hand in hand with my fear of heights. I won't go down escalators (I only recently started going up escalators), I don't ... Read More about I did the SkyDeck Chicago!! #Review
Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise
**Full Disclosure: I participated in the Seadog Lakefront Fireworks Cruise while I was in Chicago for BlogHer. No compensation was received. All opinions (and excitement) are my own. A few weeks ago I told you that I was going to have the opportunity to experience the Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise. I landed in Chicago early Wednesday ... Read More about Seadog Seaboat Fireworks Cruise
Happy Family – “Stories from the Bright Side”
**Full Disclosure: I am being compensated by Happy Family to tell you a funny feeding story as part of the Stories from the Bright Side campaign. The story (and all opinions) are my own. As parents, I am sure we've all had interesting meals with our kids. Meals that resulted in a funny story. Funny stories that our kids ... Read More about Happy Family – “Stories from the Bright Side”
Kids in the Kitchen: HORMEL REV Wraps
**Full Disclosure: I received a few free product coupons while I was at BlogHer13. I was not asked to share about them, nor was I given any compensation. All opinions are my own. When I was in Chicago, the nice people with Hormel REV Wraps gave me a few free product coupons. This week the kids and I headed to the grocery ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: HORMEL REV Wraps
Back to School with Tiny Prints {#Giveaway} CLOSED
**Full Disclosure: I will receive a back to school pack (gift tag stickers, a notebook and contact cards) from Tiny Prints in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I am not sure how the summer went so quickly but with James headed back to school in just three short weeks, I am starting to get organized. I typically ... Read More about Back to School with Tiny Prints {#Giveaway} CLOSED
#DIY Tile and Cement Side Table #DontTrashIt
**Full Disclosure: I was given a $50 credit for anything (on the donated side) at the Habitat Home Center store. No other compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. My husband is super handy (it's one of the many things I love about him)! I can have a horribly worded, not very well thought out idea and he can work ... Read More about #DIY Tile and Cement Side Table #DontTrashIt