Can you believe how close Christmas is? It’s my favorite time of the year! I love the lights, songs, and general feeling of happiness and love that goes with it! This year, Frank and I will be taking our 6 kids to check out Knott’s Merry Fa...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ProudOn TV.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. We love taking home videos in our family!  Whether it’s of our travels, the kids acting silly, or just talking about our...

Complimentary tickets were provided for Zarkana.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. This week, Frank and I are in Las Vegas and loving it!  He is here representing his company at a conference and I am tagging along – wo...

I love being a member of the Social Fabric community and as part of an effort to get to know each other, they started a Vlogging Challenge each week.  This is my first Vlog for the series of challenges and I am so excited to get to know everyone e...

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consultingfor Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. When I run our dishwasher, I want to make sure...

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received collateral to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Growing up, my family and I owned center console boats and we ...

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. I love to travel and as a blogger, I get a lot of opportunities ...

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #ChooseSmart Here on the California Central Coast, Smart & Final is grow...

This is a sponsored post from our friends at AT&T.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Can you believe Father’s Day is almost here?  I can’t!  So, what is the best Father’s Day gift?  One that&#...

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Summer is here and that means lots of pictures!  Summer is that time of year when iPhone cases become vital f...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Missouri Division of Tourism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. How many of us love to travel and feel like we desperately need a vacation?  We daydream of the perfect getaway, but just can’...

    This is a sponsored post from our friends at Mattel.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. As the oldest of four girls, I absolutely adored Barbie growing up and was quite fond of the “pink aisle” at the toy stor...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Bath tissue is an item we don’t skimp on in our home.  With a family of 8 living on a budget, we need bath tissue that is soft, budget-fri...

This is a sponsored post from our friends at Oxygen Media. The giveaway is sponsored by Oxygen Media. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Are you ready for season 2 of I’m Having Their Baby?  Tonight, June 12th at 10/9c, Oxygen will...

  I received a prize pack from WaterPik to facilitate this review.  The giveaway is sponsored by WaterPik.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I am always amazed by how much better I feel after I take a good shower.  ...

Do you love to participate in Twitter parties?  I sure do!  I have compiled a list of Twitter Parties I’ve found for the next two weeks with links to the RSVP pages.  Hope to see you all on Twitter!  Tweet tweet!!! Wednesday, June 1...

Transportation, hotel, and accommodations were provided by the Turismo Ciudad de México via a PR firm to facilitate this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a group of travel blo...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Success® Rice.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. The other night, Frank grilled up some amazing Top Sirloin Steak on his new grill and it was so good!  We decided to use ou...

Transportation, hotel, and accommodations were provided by the Turismo Ciudad de México via a PR firm to facilitate this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I have been to Mexico twice in my life – once through Tijuana ...

I will receive compensation as a co-host for The Motherhood at the Twitter Party. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. This summer, Frank and I will be traveling with the three boys to Maui for my little sister’s wedding. ...