Valentine’s Day is just around the corner again! There’s nothing like celebrating the gift of love with your special someone, but sometimes carving out the time and money for an elaborate date night simply isn’t in the plans. Whether you’re short on time, can’t find a sitter, or money’s a little tight, having a Valentine’s…

Playoffs are over and it’s time to start making plans for next Sunday’s big game! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team, watching for the love of the game, or just checking out the commercials, you’re going to want some delicious eats to enjoy with friends and family. We’ve gathered recipes from some blogger friends to help…

Every year with my boys, the struggle is the same. Right after Christmas, we start the “what do you want to do for your birthdays” discussion. While they’ve chosen several different themes over the years, including some repeats, I have to say my favorite year was the year we did a movie party for my…

Decorating for the holidays is one of my favorite things. There’s just something about coming home to a warm, welcoming home all dressed up for the season. While it’s a bit frowned upon to keep your holiday decorations up year round, there are lots of fun and festive ways that you can keep that inviting…

Winter can easily drag the whole family down a rabbit hole of boredom and the winter blahs. Finding reasons to get out of the house and fun things to do together can make a huge difference in everyone’s mood. While a day at the movies is a great way to have some fun together, it can…

This post has been sponsored by Sleep Number. All opinions are our own. With the end of the year upon us, many of us are beginning to look toward the fresh start of the New Year. With a blank slate in front of us, it’s time to break old habits and start healthy new ones….

We are quite literally hours away from Christmas Eve and if you’re like me, you’re rushing around to get all of the last minute things finished up for the holiday. In fact, as soon as I post this, I’m off to the elementary school for holiday parties! Everything has to be done in time for…

This post has been sponsored by Sleep Number. All opinions are our own. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is winding up. Everyone is finishing up their last minute shopping and gift wrapping, cooking and baking for holiday get-togethers, and trying to calm the anticipation of the holidays in themselves and their kids….

With just a little more than a week to go until Christmas, the last minute hustle and bustle has taken over our lives. We’re running nonstop to events, baking, shopping, wrapping and often stressing about how it get everything done and make everyone happy. It’s easy to lose sight of the real meaning of why…

One of the best things about the holiday season is the fun of hosting a great holiday party for friends and family. However, hosting also means a lot of planning and work. It’s easy to get lost in the last minute details and tasks related to putting a holiday party together and unable to relax…

It’s time to start planning your annual holiday party and you’re tired of doing ugly sweater or cookie exchanges.  Or maybe it’s your first time hosting and you’re looking for a simple idea that will be easy to pull together but loads of fun for your guests. We’ve pulled together some fun ideas that will…

By now, the main event of Thanksgiving is over and you’re likely basking in the great deals of Black Friday. If you’re like me, you’ve got a fridge full of leftovers, just waiting to be consumed, and not enough people in your home to eat them all. And while leftover turkey sandwiches are one of…

As my children have grown older, choosing gifts that they love for Christmas has become more and more challenging. There seem to be fewer options that hold the boys’ interest that don’t involve screens and wifi, and even less that offer educational opportunities. I love to encourage creativity in my kids and challenge their minds,…

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by the Tea Council of the USA. All opinions are our own. There are many things in my life that spark random memories. Sounds, smells, and flavors can bring back both images of moments past and emotions that go along with them. When we were asked to partner with…

If you’re like me, you’re in a flurry of planning and shopping and preparation for Thanksgiving day. There’s tons to organize and loads of kitchen time ahead. However, I’m also thinking about the rest of the long weekend and what we’re going to do to enjoy our time together. Whether you’re shopping, decorating, or just…

  One of the most anticipated things of the season is dessert after Thanksgiving dinner. For many people, this means pumpkin pie, piled with whipped cream. I know it may be hard to believe, but there are people in this world who don’t care for pumpkin pie or simply cannot partake for one reason or…

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by RAYCOP. All opinions are our own. I am not well known for my love of cleaning but in a house of people who suffer with dust allergies, it’s a frequent necessary evil.  My youngest, in particular, has horrible issues with allergies at bedtime which we have pinpointed to…

*This post has been sponsored by US Cranberries. All opinions are our own. There is nothing I love more than spending the holiday season with those that I love most. In our little world, friends are considered family so Friendsgiving was a concept for us even before the Millennial generation made it popular. Gathering friends for…

I can’t believe we’re already into November! As we count down to Thanksgiving, I’m already starting to pull together my thoughts and ideas about what our plans and menu are going to look like. It’s sometimes hard to think this far ahead, but some early prep will make things go much more smoothly as we…

It’s time for gathering friends and family to celebrate all things fall! Whether you’re planning a costume party for Halloween or want to have a few friends over to appreciate the tastes of the season, we’ve got a few fun theme ideas for you. Hope this list sparks inspiration for your upcoming fall party plans!…

  This weekend, my kids are entering pumpkins into a contest that has only one major rule – no carving or puncturing pumpkins allowed. This left me scouring the internet, trying to find fun and creative ways to decorate pumpkins without breaking the skin. Here are a few of the fun ideas I came across…