I love looking at pictures because they make me feel so happy! When UPS dropped off this insanely heavy package, I popped open the box to find this beautiful book: Life In Color! It's definitely a coffee table book - it's filled with gorgeous photos of everything from landscapes to people to animals to flowers. Life In Color is divided ... Read More about Life In Color: National Geographic Book #Review {& #Giveaway} CLOSED
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Wordless Wednesday: Photos taken with the Droid DNA #vzwa #samp
These are photos taken with my Droid DNA. I am LOVING the close-ups I can get with this phone camera! Happy Wednesday! **Full Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Wireless Ambassador program and have been provided with a wireless device and three months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product. ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday: Photos taken with the Droid DNA #vzwa #samp
Valentine’s Day Made Easy with Shutterfly!
Growing up, every Valentine's Day consisted of something special from my parents - usually a card, some small gift (socks or something of the sort), and candy. My maternal grandparents always mailed a card, too. I have always given my kids something special for Valentine's Day - always a card and then a small toy or something I think they'll ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Made Easy with Shutterfly!
Onward and Downward! #Mamavation #iHeartOmron {Week 2}
I know the saying is "Onward and Upward," but I don't want to go UP in numbers, so I've changed it to "Onward and Downward!!" Week 1 was good and I am starting to feel a little different. I am hoping week 2 is just as enjoyable {better, even!} and I continue to feel the changes! I have been using and enjoying the Omron 323-U ... Read More about Onward and Downward! #Mamavation #iHeartOmron {Week 2}
Eating healthier with small appliances from Best Buy
I've started the Omron Fitness challenge with Mamvation and really embracing the changes I need to make to become a better me. I was already a huge water-drinker, so that part isn't a problem. But I need to find a way to incorporate more fruits and veggies in my diet. I have been eating salads for lunch and making two vegetables ... Read More about Eating healthier with small appliances from Best Buy
How to Make a DIY Towel Cake for Wedding and Bridal Showers
**Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. While planning my sister's bridal shower I was browsing Pinterest for gift ideas ideas. I came across an image of a cake made of towels and thought "BRILLIANT!" I clicked on it to get directions but was taken to a page with just an image. However, I liked the idea so much that I decided to ... Read More about How to Make a DIY Towel Cake for Wedding and Bridal Showers
Wordless Wednesday
I threw my sister, Becca, a bridal shower this weekend. When I did her engagement pictures, I didn't get to photograph her ring (I was in a hurry to get to a Tillamook event on time) so I did a few this weekend. They aren't great, but it was fluorescent lighting. I ordered a Birchwood print from Gallery Direct. She had ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Zoës Kitchen Caters! {#Review}
I think I've told you before, but my sister is getting married at the end of February. When I was at her house for Christmas, she told me she had one open weekend for a shower before the wedding. That one weekend was two weeks away -- TWO weeks! I was worried about pulling it off which resulted in me being really unhappy about the ... Read More about Zoës Kitchen Caters! {#Review}
Ready for Week 1!! #Mamavation #iHeartOmron
Yesterday was the official start day for the #iHeartOmron challenge!! I have been wearing my Omron 323-U pedometer since Saturday and I just love watching the steps add up! I realized that I didn't put the time in correctly which means my steps will be incorrect for 2 days, but my husband fixed it for me so I am all set now! Today I ... Read More about Ready for Week 1!! #Mamavation #iHeartOmron
HTC Droid DNA #VZWA #samp
In December I got my new Verizon phone - the HTC Droid DNA and an Otterbox case to protect it. I have been really putting it to work for a month now. While I love the way the Otterbox protects the phone, I've noticed that it's hard to get the bottom of the screen to react to my touch. I have to really push to get it to do ... Read More about HTC Droid DNA #VZWA #samp