This post was sponsored by OSRAM SYLVANIA as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary merchandise to facilitate my review. In my entire three plus decades of life I have never lived in the same home for as long as we have been in our current home. I am used to moving every year and a half or so, so I never really had the desire to change around or update … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
How to Stay Sane While Multi-Generational Traveling
April 27, 2016 2 Comments
With Mother's Day just around the corner, I am ready to spill some dirt about my momma...but it's not anything crazy or scandalous, it's that I am crazy about her. She is truly one of my best friends and I speak to her on the phone generally at least once a day. And while I was thinking about her and her awesomeness, I was reminded of some of the biggest strains that we have put on our … [Read more...]
Starting my day off on the right foot for total wellness – Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie
April 25, 2016 Leave a Comment
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. Total wellness is such an important factor in my life. I love to work out and keep as healthy as I can while still managing to eat the foods that I obsess over (hello, pizza!). And because the foods that I truly adore aren't always chock full of the nutrients and vitamins that I need to keep … [Read more...]
DIY Laundry Room Curtains
April 20, 2016 4 Comments
I just want to take a second to tell you all that I am so very appreciative of all of the amazing emails that I have received from my incredible readers telling me how much they love my new laundry room! It means the world to me and keeps me motivated to keep oversharing my life with you all here on the blog. And with that being said, I wanted to quickly share with you how I created my DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Laundry Room Countertop for Under $40
April 16, 2016 Leave a Comment
In case you've missed it, I have been redoing my laundry room for the past couple of weeks. To catch you up quickly, here is what it started out as, the lighting changes, some cute DIY laundry bags I made and the big reveal. And as I mentioned in the reveal, a laundry room countertop was an integral piece of the design plan. I noticed that every laundry room photo that drew my eye had a … [Read more...]
Why Eye Exams are so Important to me
April 14, 2016 1 Comment
This post was sponsored by Think About Your Eyes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my review. Eye health is one of those things that most people take for granted. It is near and dear to my heart though, and I was so excited that Think About Your Eyes, an initiative that is focused on the importance of eye care and regular eye … [Read more...]
The BIG Laundry Room Redo Reveal!!!
April 12, 2016 5 Comments
It's time...the big laundry room redo reveal is here! There will be a couple of how-to posts still to come, but I just couldn't wait to show you how the room turned out. Quick recap. Here is the "before" shot: And now here is the new and improved "after" photo: Ummm, pretty big change, am I right?! And although I wouldn't say that I started out with a budget friendly plan in … [Read more...]
DIY pillowcase laundry bag
April 9, 2016 1 Comment
I feel like I am crushing this laundry room makeover right now. I am riding the high of seeing my projects come to life and am so thrilled to get to share them with you! In case you missed it, here is the hot mess that it was before and the new light fixture. Next week will be the big reveal! In the meantime, go grab yourself the two supplies needed to make yourself a pillowcase laundry … [Read more...]
Women are badasses…just a reminder that you can do whatever you set out to!
April 8, 2016 2 Comments
Growing up in a family with a very "handy" dad and a mom who never let me feel like there were things that should be "left to the men" gave me the headstart that I needed to become a military wife with a hubby who is away far more than he is home. I've slowly but surely gained confidence in doing basically any kind of handyman repairs on my own (although I will admit to trying to catch my guy on … [Read more...]
