I am the definition of bland! I like things organized, just-so and firmly in my control. I don't care for spicy or unusual foods and I actually quite enjoy plain 'ol water. Let's face it - I am boring! But there are plenty of aspects of my life that are quite the opposite. Life with my husband and two sons, for instance, is a very wild walk! They ... Read More about Sparkling ICE – Fruity Water Without the Calories
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Cherry Popovers Recipe
**Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I get a teeny-tiny percentage at no cost to you. Truth be told, I've never even had a popover but when I read that September 1st is National Cherry Popovers Day, I ordered some pans and looked up a recipe. I found plenty of fruity popover recipes but ... Read More about Cherry Popovers Recipe
Protein-Packed Mini Donuts Recipe
**Full Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #GoldPeakLattes #CollectiveBias I had been trying to get myself and my kids back on a Back to School routine for weeks but it wasn't successful at all - mostly because I'm a push-over but also because it's hard to ... Read More about Protein-Packed Mini Donuts Recipe
Take a Photo Walk with the Samsung Galaxy GS8
**Full Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsungUnlocked #CollectiveBias I've been a user of Samsung Galaxy phones for as long as I can remember. Since it was released, I've been itching to get my hands on the Samsung Galaxy GS8. And now, I am beyond thrilled ... Read More about Take a Photo Walk with the Samsung Galaxy GS8
Disney’s The Lion King Joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection
**Full Disclosure: I received a copy of Disney’s The Lion King on Blu-ray for review purposes. Also, this post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I don't think my boys had ever seen The Lion King. I'm not sure why - maybe I thought it was too much for them to handle? I cry every time I see the movie but it's such a good ... Read More about Disney’s The Lion King Joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection
Serving Blessings in a Backpack with the Ford Transit Connect
**Full Disclosure: I test-drove the 2017 Ford Transit Connect for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Have you ever heard of Blessings in a Backpack? Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization that feeds school children in the United States who currently are fed during the week on the federally funded Free and Reduced ... Read More about Serving Blessings in a Backpack with the Ford Transit Connect
A Review of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
**Full Disclosure: I received a copy of Disney’s The Lion King on Blu-ray for review purposes. Also, this post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. My husband and I would agree that Guardians of the Galaxy is easily one of our favorite films. The characters are fantastic, there's plenty of comic relief and the story contains ... Read More about A Review of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Pimiento Cheese Cups: An Easy Appetizer Recipe Everyone Will Love
One good thing about back to school is that everyone is done traveling so it's easier to make plans. We always try to make more intentional time with friends and family during the school year. Game nights are a great way to do that! It doesn't matter who we are playing games with, food is always an important part of our time together. When I'm ... Read More about Pimiento Cheese Cups: An Easy Appetizer Recipe Everyone Will Love
Coconut Macaroon Brownies Recipe
**Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I get a teeny-tiny percentage at no cost to you. James has recently decided that he loves shredded coconut. With the end of summer quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to spend some time with him while putting together a recipe that he would enjoy. ... Read More about Coconut Macaroon Brownies Recipe
The Ford Escape Was My First ‘Mom Mobile’
**Full Disclosure: I test-drove the 2017 Ford Escape for review purposes. All opinions are my own. My very first 'mom mobile' was a 2004 Ford Escape. My husband and I bought it 10 days before James was born. We'd been looking for about 4 months but didn't find anything we really loved. Then we went to test-drive the Escape. The salesman tried to ... Read More about The Ford Escape Was My First ‘Mom Mobile’