**Full Disclosure: This trip was put together and hosted by the Oklahoma City CVB and their partners. All opinions are my own. With only ten days until Christmas, I packed my bags and caught a flight to Oklahoma City. I was meeting my blogging BFF, FindingDebra, for a few days. We were escaping the hustle & bustle of the Christmas season to ... Read More about Downtown Oklahoma City – Secrets + Tips Revealed
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Driving in the Winter
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there are approximately 5.9 million car crashes each year. Of those crashes, about 1.2 million (or 21%) are weather-related crashes. And of the 1.2 million weather-related car crashes each year, 18% of them occur when snow or sleet is falling, 16% occur on snowy/slushy pavement and 13% occur ... Read More about Common Mistakes to Avoid When Driving in the Winter
Things You Should Never Do While Driving
While most of us do it every day and find it rather easy, driving a vehicle can be a complicated and dangerous business. According to Driver Knowledge, there are an average of 6 million car accidents every year in the United States. And most of these car accidents are the result of operator error. Even the best of drivers can make a mistake behind ... Read More about Things You Should Never Do While Driving
Homemade Protein Balls with RX Nut Butter
**Full Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Savings.com. I'm an incredibly picky eater which makes finding better-for-me foods a little more difficult than it could be. Though I don't eat raw almonds, I find nut butters delicious! And I find great joy in using them for a variety of snacks. I recently made homemade Protein Balls with RX Nut ... Read More about Homemade Protein Balls with RX Nut Butter
2020 Word of the Year: DISCERN
For the last several years I've had a Word of the Year. I haven't done a heck of a lot with those words but it makes me feel better to start a new year with some motivation. Unlike resolutions, words don't commit you to goals. I used a generator to come up with my 2020 Word of the Year but I liked the first word it gave me so I’m sticking with ... Read More about 2020 Word of the Year: DISCERN
Breakfast Quesadillas with CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortillas
This post is sponsored by CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Breakfast food is a favorite in my house so take it very seriously! I make breakfast for dinner three times (or more) a month and we go out one weekend a month to one of our favorite breakfast places or try a new spot. As you can ... Read More about Breakfast Quesadillas with CAULIPOWER Cauliflower Tortillas
5 Things I Love About the Cricut Explore Air 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Several years about my mom bought herself a Cricut. I couldn't really wrap my head around it. I didn't know what she was going to do with this machine and the process seemed so complicated. I quickly learned to love her Cricut Explore Air 2 ... Read More about 5 Things I Love About the Cricut Explore Air 2
Everything Parents Need to Know About Teen Drivers
When I brought my first born home from the hospital, I had lots of fears but the day he started driving wasn't one of them. The day James turned 14, he started asking to take driver's ed classes. My husband and I have avoided the topic for as long as possible but with James turning 16 next year, it's time I find out everything I need to know about ... Read More about Everything Parents Need to Know About Teen Drivers
Make Your Own Friends & Family Giving Plate – DIY Cricut Tutorial
I find great joy in making and sharing goodies with my friends. As cute as plastic holiday plates are, I wanted something a little more personal to fill with seasonal treats. A Giving Plate (or, as it's otherwise known, Sharing Plate) seemed like just the ticket and making my own seemed simple enough. **Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored ... Read More about Make Your Own Friends & Family Giving Plate – DIY Cricut Tutorial
Staying Safe on The Roads This Holiday Season
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a record-breaking 115.6 million Americans will travel this holiday season and 104.8 million of them will be traveling by car. “The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 115 people may be killed on U.S. roads this Christmas part of the holiday season, which runs from December 24-December ... Read More about Staying Safe on The Roads This Holiday Season