It feels like I've been a bit absent from the blog lately and I just wanted to fill you all in on where I've been and what I am working on now. As you may have read, my kiddos were on spring break (they attend a year round school so they had two and half weeks off!) and we made sure to keep busy. Between having out of state guests, a trip to the beach and then another jaunt down to Georgia to … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Adorable Easter egg basket cupcakes!
March 22, 2016 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. My kiddos and I have been loving the opportunity to spend some quality time together in the kitchen lately, and this week was no exception. Getting in the mood to celebrate Easter, we decided to whip up some Easter egg basket cupcakes. So easy, with a big impact! With the … [Read more...]
My first half marathon experience – and my take on the Disney Princess Half Marathon
March 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
After waiting for over six years for a chance to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon I had pretty big hopes and dreams for what it would be like. Here is my brutally honest thoughts and my own race recap. The Build-Up Hype Okay, so this race sells out sometimes the same day that the tickets go on sale. Mind you, this is not a $35 local race...the entry fees for 2016 were $180 for the … [Read more...]
That time I colored my kid’s hair with Kool-Aid…you’ve gotta see this!
March 19, 2016 5 Comments
So I may have mentioned that it is spring break at my house and my kid's are going berserk. With two and a half weeks off, they are finding tons to do (visit from their BFFs, trip to the beach, farm days and a quick out of state jaunt just to name a few), but are still looking for some extra goodness to throw in in their downtime. Enter Kool-Aid hair coloring. You guys, I was so nervous to … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Make Your Guest Feel Welcome
March 11, 2016 1 Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. You guys, I am so darn excited! My BFF, Melissa, and her adorable boys are coming for a visit this week! I haven't seen her since we did the Mudderella run together back in July and I am in desperate need of some girl time. Since she is coming to finalize the sale of her … [Read more...]
How we Made our Disney Race Outfits on the Cheap
March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
When I first learned about the Disney Princess Half Marathon over six years ago I was sold and knew that I had to be part of it one day. It took me that entire six plus years to make it work with my husband's schedule, but this year we finally made it happen! Because I had built it up so much in my mind over all of that time, I felt pressure to have the most epic costumes possible. And then the … [Read more...]
30 Free Activites for Kids and Our Snackation Staycation
March 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M Smucker Company . The opinions and text are all mine. How, oh how has the time flown by so quickly that we are but two short weeks away from spring break?! I don't know about you, but I feel like it was winter break just last week and now here I am scrambling to find ideas for things to do with my munchkins to keep them … [Read more...]
How to Politely Say No (with 10 Examples)
March 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
Hey guys, I'm baaaaack! I had the most amazing vacation, but now I am getting my nose back to the grindstone and have lots of fun posts planned to share with you all in the next few months. Today is an important post for me, personally. It is something that I struggle with on a daily basis and one of the things that I am continuously promising myself that I will work to become better … [Read more...]
