This post was sponsored by Organic Doctor, but all opinions are my own. I’ll be honest with you, I never thought much about what I’ve been putting on my skin. I’ve tried natural and organic products in the past (I tested organic sunscreens once), but I didn’t realize the benefits of organic beauty products vs. conventional products. When Organic Doctor… View Post
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included back to school clothes and essentials as compensation. With our big move to Boston, our kids are also starting a new school in September. With so much change happening for them, I want to prepare them as best I can for this big transition. Starting a new school can be… View Post
Major news from the Freemans – we are moving to Boston! I can hardly believe it myself. I’m still in shock about it actually. If you didn’t get the title of this story – it’s a reference to this song and leaving the Valley of the Sun. I’m going to miss our chosen city, but Boston is calling. Why We… View Post
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, Real Simple®, and Southern Living®. The opinions and text are all mine. Moms, I know you can relate. It is so hard to find “me time” isn’t it? I don’t know if you’re like me, but even when I do get alone time, I often feel guilty about it. Can… View Post
Thank you, Hilton Hotels, Toyota, San Diego Zoo, and LEGOLAND for Collaborating with us on this story! In July, we had the chance to take our kids to southern California for a long weekend. Hilton invited us to check out three of their properties as part of their California Road Trip promotion. We also arranged visits to the San Diego… View Post
As a busy mom, I’m always looking for little craft projects we can do on the weekends to keep my kids entertained. Recently, we made these simple lion crafts out of paper plates. Not only did my kids have a blast, but it kept them entertained and busy for close to 30 minutes. To make this simple lion craft using… View Post
Baby oil is a total multi-tasker. I just realized it the other day. While I was cleaning out my medicine cabinet, I noticed I had a whole bottle. Since my babies don’t need it anymore, and I haven’t used it to tan since I was an idiot in HS, I figured there must be other uses for it. Sure enough!… View Post
Thank you JCPenney for sponsoring this post. Visit JCPenney in-store or online to shop the new fashionable picks at an affordable price! Have you started your back to school shopping yet? My kids are still in preschool, but I’m stocking up on some great back to school clothing while the deals are so good. Plus, there are so many fun fall clothing… View Post
Do you ever get tired of applying makeup every day? I know I do. Ladies, I get it, we are all super busy! But even wearing just a little makeup makes such a big difference. If you think you are too busy to wear makeup, this no makeup look tutorial is for you. I love wearing makeup, but there are a… View Post
If you haven’t tried any makeup lately, now’s a great time to stock up on some staples. You can score some major deals on makeup for summer 2017 right now. Plus, I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to give away a Nordstrom gift card. The Nordstrom anniversary sale is in full-swing (I shared the best back-to-school clothes… View Post
I have been compensated by ZonePerfect® for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. #Ad #ZonePerfectRevitalize For my day job, I get to travel to a lot of cool places. In the last two years, I’ve visited 9 countries on five continents, so I’ve gotten really good at packing. I’ve also made my… View Post
Have you started shopping back-to-school sales 2017 yet? If not, I’ve found some awesome deals for boys and girls to help you prepare for the start of the school year. I’ve also teamed up with some other bloggers to give away a $500 Nordstrom gift card (check out the giveaway details at the end of the post). If you’re gearing… View Post
Last month, I had the chance to visit Lisbon and Porto in Portugal. I didn’t do much research in advance of my trip, but I was pleasantly surprised that the work conference I attended brought me to some of the must-visit spots in Porto. If you have a chance to visit, here are the 7 things you must see in… View Post
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #NotableSummer #CollectiveBias For the longest time, I’ve wanted to make an appetizer recipe with endive. They seem like such a simple, yet elegant appetizer to serve at a party or… View Post
Thank you Dove for sponsoring this post. Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner works to repair hair and stop 90% of damage before it happens! When I had my first child, I lost so much hair afterward. I didn’t give myself enough time for full hair growth after pregnancy because I got pregnant again when my son was 9 months…. View Post