**Full Disclosure: I received a couple of clothing pieces from prAna for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. I have always been a huge fan of shoes. Clothes, not so much, mostly because I don't care for how they fit my body shape (especially when it was larger than my current size). But after spending way ... Read More about prAna – Versatile Travel Clothes With A Conscience
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Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead in Dripping Springs, Texas
**Full Disclosure: DriveShop provided me with the Mazda CX-9 for review purposes. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. When we were first married, Larry was far more adventurous than I ever could have dreamed to be. His adventurous ways eventually rubbed off on me and we regularly ventured out to explore nearby places. But ... Read More about Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead in Dripping Springs, Texas
The Most Affordable Family Cars
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post which also contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I get a teeny-tiny percentage at no cost to you. All opinions are my own. If you’re a parent, then you already know that the cost of raising a child these days is not exactly cheap. In fact, did you know that, according to the United ... Read More about The Most Affordable Family Cars
What to Expect When You Join OrangeTheory Fitness
**Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary two-months at OrangeTheory Fitness in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Earlier this year, when I started my weight loss journey to get healthy, I was doing a decent job of watching what I was eating but I needed to find a way to get moving in a more beneficial way. I have ... Read More about What to Expect When You Join OrangeTheory Fitness
3 Important Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post which also contains affiliate links. Your vehicle is probably one of the most significant financial investments you will ever make. So, keeping your car running well and looking great will help to ensure that your investment has a long, happy life. Here are some tips to prolong the life of your ... Read More about 3 Important Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer
A Quick Weekend Getaway to the Texas Hill Country in the Chevy Traverse
**Full Disclosure: Chevrolet provided me with a vehicle, hotel and money for a weekend getaway. All opinions are my own. Last month, the Chevy Traverse was delivered to my driveway for a week of adventure. There were plenty of stops on my list but before we could get started, my husband and I needed to drop the boys off with Grandma & Geezer. ... Read More about A Quick Weekend Getaway to the Texas Hill Country in the Chevy Traverse
Cat’s Pride Litter for Good Initiative Benefits Cats in Shelters
This post is sponsored by Cat's Pride but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. On more than one occasion, I've shared how all of our cats have been adopted. While they haven't been adopted from shelters, we saved them from being taken to animal shelters. When I have spare time, I head down and love on the animals waiting to be taken ... Read More about Cat’s Pride Litter for Good Initiative Benefits Cats in Shelters
Deadpool Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
Deadpool 2 is coming to theaters everywhere next week - May 18, 2018 - and my husband could not be more excited! The only thing I really like about the movie is Ryan Reynolds so I probably won't be watching. My husband and his friends usually go see movies the wives are disinterested in for 'guys night' which is fine by me! One thing I can do for ... Read More about Deadpool Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
The Most Unsafe Driving Behaviors to Avoid
**Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post which also contains affiliate links. We all make mistakes at one time or another, but the roadways are not the best places to make these mistakes! According to the 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index, conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, found that 50.3% of drivers admitted to driving 15 ... Read More about The Most Unsafe Driving Behaviors to Avoid
My Weight Loss Journey: Two Month Update
In early March, I shared an incredibly personal post about being honest with myself. I felt like I couldn't write a post that intense and not provide updates to my journey. So, every couple of months, I intend to share a 'Where I Stand' post about my weight loss journey. What's working, what's challenging me ... that kind of thing ... as motivation ... Read More about My Weight Loss Journey: Two Month Update