Last summer, we went camping at Lake Lopez in Arroyo Grande, California and discovered Mustang Waterpark. We actually rode our bikes from our RV camping site to Mustang Waterpark and even bought season passes for our entire family! We went a few times ...

A few months, I was excited to announce my role as a Blog Ambassador for Mean Green. With a household of 8 people, things can get pretty dirty…pretty quickly. Cleaning is not a weekly or monthly chore, but rather an every day chore…and the ...

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Living here on the California Central Coast, my family has become very aware of water safety. Whether itR...

This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. All opinions are mine. In our family, we love to watch movies and one of our favorite animated ones is Despicable Me! We’ve seen Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Minions and are ready to see Des...

It’s summertime and that means it’s time to travel and keep your houseguests comfortable when they drop by for a long or short visit. In our home, it is definitely a challenge sometimes, but it is doable. With our blended family of 8, inclu...

This review was made possible by iConnect and Poptropica Worlds. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. Our kids love technology. This includes drawing, watching videos and playing games. They’...

From the moment a woman finds out she’s going to be a mother, a wide array of emotions go into effect. There is happiness, excitement, nervousness, anxiousness, fear and the desire to prepare for baby. One of the things many expectant mothers loo...

Accommodations were provided at The Grand at Moon Palace Resort. All opinions are mine. A few weeks ago, Frank and I headed to the beautiful city of Cancun, Mexico for a week. I had been to Cancun once before for a FAM trip I was invited to attend wher...

I remember the days when I worked out of an office. I had the whole cubicle and everything! It was rare that I actually brought food from home to eat for lunch the next day. I ate out for lunch quite often and had my favorite fast food restaurants to v...

This post is sponsored by Neutrogena.  All opinions are mine. Memorial Day is almost here and it marks the start of the unofficial summer vacation season. Being a redhead, I have VERY fairy skin! I feel like I burn just looking at the sun! Heck, some p...

Father’s Day is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I often find it a challenge to find that perfect gift for the dad in our kids’ lives – my husband. My husband does so much for our family! He works hard to p...

This is a sponsored post with 20th Century Fox. All opinions are mine. In our family, we love to watch movies, especially those we watch together! One of our favorite family movie series to watch is that of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The kids ...

Being healthy can definitely have a host of benefits, including financial ones! I’ve never really thought about the financial benefits that being healthy can have until now, but it really can. Eating healthy and having regular family health care ...

This is a partnered post with Great Wolf Lodge. All opinions are mine. When my 3 boys were little, I had the opportunity to take them to Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington and they had so much fun! It’s been a long time since I’ve ...

It’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Let’s admit it ladies (and guys), on Mother’s Day, we always end up snapping priceless pictures. With so many photos to cherish, it would be devastating if someth...

Did you know that the World Health Organization declared April 7th, 2017 as World Health Day focusing on mental health? This year-long campaign aims to educate, raise awareness and help people suffering from mental illness. Nowadays, therapy dogs(ESA) ...

Have you ever seen cars go by with writing on the windows? How about messages on mirrors that aren’t written in lipstick? I know I have, but I’ve never quite figured out what people were using! I was so excited to discover Chalkola.com R...

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. I love to cook and the kitchen is one of those spaces that I share with my family, but I kind of consider to be my...

I remember heading to Girl Scout camp when I was a kid. I have great memories of summer camp, including those of nature, making new friends and enjoying new experiences. This past year, my parents found a great elementary age summer camp to send Brian,...

Our kids live active lives and sometimes that means they come home smelling sweaty. While taking showers can help, sometimes it takes a little more to get their shoes smelling better. With 6 kids and working on my business from home, I’m not left...