Like many working people, when the weekend rolls around we like to hang out and have a few cocktails with friends. Some of those nights can get a little crazier than others. One night we were playing some sort of trivia game and enjoying a couple cocktails when this jar of cherries soaked in moonshine…
Open Water Safety: Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen
This post is sponsored in partnership with Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen Program. All opinions are my own. Living in South Florida, we are surrounded by water. Forget the fact that the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico surround us, but in most neighborhoods, there are pools, lakes, canals or even ponds. Open water safety…
Learning to Pause
For many people, so much of their blood, sweat, and tears have gone into their careers. When it’s time to start a family, they are inevitably faced with a common theme: how can I do it all? I recently read Lisen Stromberg’s new book, Work, Pause, Thrive: How to Pause for Parenthood Without Killing Your…
Write a List Everyday and Accomplish More
“Mangia” the Easy Way with Bertolli
Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Bertolli Frozen Meals. All thoughts and opinions are my own as always. MANGIA! It’s no secret that I’m pretty exhausted all the time. Between constant trips between baseball practices and games to running errands and not to mention my kids’ expanding social life, I’m always on the run. All this running…
Breast Cancer Awareness Every Month
This post is sponsored by Tree Classics. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Typically, October is the month when we are “aware” of breast cancer. It’s a time when people come together to show their solidarity in fighting this horrible disease. People don their pink attire to show support of those who…
Alfie: an Exhausted Mom’s Best Friend
Disclaimer: I received compensation and an Alfie in exchange for writing this post. As always, all honest opinions and usage are all my own. I love my Max. I never thought I’d be such a dog person until my four legged guy came into my life. We’ve trained Max to do all sorts of…
Outback Steakhouse Gives Back
**Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. All opinions & hunger are all my own.** Outback Steakhouse is one of my family’s favorite places to eat. Not only do we love the delicious steaks with their signature seasonings, the crisp salad with, in my opinion, one of the best Honey Mustard dressings, but…
How to Keep Your Kids Energized with Nutritious Foods
It always seems like kids have an abundance of energy that we wish we could bottle and take for ourselves. Where do they get it all from? I attribute it to youth…and not having to cook, clean, do the laundry…. Sorry. I got sidetracked. My kids LOVE to play outside! Basketball, Capture the Flag, whiffle…
Must Have Back to School Wear for Moms
Back to school is a time of renewal. A time for fresh starts. When it comes to shopping for back to school time, most people think about everything for the kids. Backpacks, pencils, pens, notebooks, paper, crayons. I could really go on and on. What about mom? Moms need a fresh start this time of year too….