Before becoming a blogger I read lots of blogs and online magazines, my love for them is what initially lead me to become a blogger. But sometimes reading blogs can be a blessing and a curse…some inspire and encourage you, then others write about their perfect lives that you start to second guess yourself and what you are doing in…
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Happy New Year!!! 2016 is Here!!!
Happy New Year!! Happy 2016!!! Last year was a little different than most years for me. It felt like I was learning how to live, or find my way. At the end of 2014 when Little Darrick passed away I went into 2015 unsure of how to go on. I just felt lost! I tried to get myself together but I just…
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Merry Christmas!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Magic {Q Arena, Cleveland OH} Win 4 Tickets to Opening Night!
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience at Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic! I have always loved Disney on Ice! My parents used to take my sister and I every year, and I’m happy that my sister and I have continued the tradition with our kids!!! And I cant wait to celebrate 100…
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Emma’s iPad Apps {Educational Apps for 2-5 Year Olds}…
I have talked a lot about our family being into technology. I know many wont agree, but we love it for our daughter. Emma has some speech delays, so working on her iPad has helped her tremendously! From helping her speech to helping with learning basic skills. We still work with her at home, but while she thinks she is…
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Bright Starts {League of Little Laughers} Play Date
I received free products in order to host the Bright Starts sponsored Play Date. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own. When I received these toys I had no idea how much work goes into planning a “play date”…and a themed one at that! It was almost as much work as planning a birthday party. I must admit I…
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Minion Family Movie Night {DIY Goodie Bags filled with Goodies}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MinionsAtTarget #CollectiveBias My family absolutely loves movie night…last weekend we had movie night at my sister’s house. I put the kids in their pajamas and we had pizza, popcorn and hot chocolate. But no matter the movie, everyone finds their perfect spot on the couch…
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{Mason Jar Gift Tutorial} with Philips Sonicare
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftofPhilips #CollectiveBias During the holidays one of the things I love to do is give gifts. And I love giving gifts from the heart. Besides our children a big portion of our gift giving goes to our nieces and nephew. This year I…
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Easy DIY Mini-Popcorn Bar
Creating a popcorn bar was the first thing that came to my mind when my niece asked us to bring popcorn for movie night. Like many of you last week, we couldn’t wait to see The Wiz Live! I didn’t watch it until the day after it came on, because my sister and I planned a movie night with our…
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Getting Back to Carissa {Planning for the New Year}…
As this year comes to a close; and we are knocking on December’s door I have already started thinking and planning things I want to accomplish in 2016. For the past 3 years I have been pretty focused on family, and things that were going on with my family. We are in a pretty good place now, and I want to…
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