This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know if I've officially told you guys, but I got divorced last year. And, transitioning to being a single parent of two young boys was a real tough adjustment for me. Having to do everything myself seemed so overwhelming at times, but I think I've finally got the hang of it. The secret ingredient is to simplify things like dinner. I have to choose where and how to spend my time on the tasks that matter most. With the holidays coming up that is truer now more than ever. Just thinking about all the upcoming class parties, holiday plays, and PTA events has me stressed Keep Reading
Ocean State Job Lot Supermarket Sweeps Event Recap
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf Ocean State Job Lot. The opinions and text are all mine. If you haven't had the chance to check in with me on social media lately, I would like to give you a tun highlight. Over the past few weeks, I have been steadily getting ready for the holiday season, just like I'm sure you all have. A few weeks ago, I had an amazing opportunity to participate in a supermarket sweeps at the opening of the brand new Ocean State Job lot in Troy New York. Along with being a super fun event, it actually benefited charities in my local community. While I didn't win first place, I did tie for second place winning a $250 OSJL gift Keep Reading
How to Stay on Track and on Time as a Busy Parent
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf Armitron The opinions and text are all mine. Ready to be a more put together this year? Check out these tips for how to stay on track and on time as a busy parent! If you've noticed it's been a little quite around here lately, I'm sorry! I'm just now getting my little guy back into his school routine. School doesn't start up here until almost the second week in September and we spent the last weeks crossing off every item on my kid's summer bucket list. While I'm happy that school has FINALLY started (it brings a little normalcy back in both of our lives), I am a little worried about my schedule filling up in a way that is Keep Reading
How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation
Don't have the cash for vacation? Plan the ultimate staycation instead! It can be just as fun and doesn't have to cost you a thing! While vacations can help you escape the hustle, bustle, and day-to-day responsibilities of everyday life, they are not always in the cards for everyone. But, just because you can't physically go to an exotic place, doesn't mean you can't pretend like it! That's where the term staycation comes into play! I usually find myself daydreaming about exotic vacation destinations in my laundry room. I don't know if it's because laundry is my most dreaded task or the amazing smell of Gain Tropical Sunrise, but either way I can't help myself. There is just Keep Reading
11 Tried and True Lunch Box Hacks
Being a busy mom, I know that sometimes one of the hardest things you can do is get your kids out the door in time for school. Not only do you have to make sure everyone is dressed but, you have to make sure everyone is fed and packing lunches is no easy task (at least for me!). It's so easy to forget something so small can make such a big difference in your child's day. That's why I started trying to come up with ways to make my mornings flow easier and save myself time, money, and sanity! Through trial and error, I found some of the easiest ways to make mornings a breeze. See how you can become a lunch packing pro by checking out these 11 tried and true lunch box hacks. Make your Keep Reading
Instant Pot Salisbury Steak
Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better! Instant Pot Salisbury Steak is the perfect comfort meal made in a flash! Delicious meaty patties are covered in a hearty mushroom gravy, then served over your choice of fluffy mashed potatoes or rice. This is one meal that will bring the whole family to the table! Whenever I hear the words "Salisbury Steak", I instant think of those little black TV trays with frozen meat blocks on them. It's just not something I really never saw as tasty. That is, until one night when my husband made Salisbury Steak for dinner. Not only was it completely unlike Keep Reading
How to Host a Super Easy Disney Playdate
Disclosure: I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed here are my own. Recently, my sons school got his birthday mixed up. I couldn't figure out why my little one kept coming home telling me his birthday was coming soon. I kept reminding him that it was in July, and after a puzzled look, that was usually the end of the conversation. It wasn't until I picked him up from school the other day, did I finally realize what was going on. When I was picking him up from school, the teacher came over and told me I could bring cupcakes in for him and they would all sing him happy birthday on Friday. I was like Friday?! His birthday is in Keep Reading
5 Things Not to Add to Your Baby Registry (+ a Few You Should)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RegisteringForBaby #CollectiveBias Avoid making the same mistakes I made with my first baby registry! Check out these 5 Things Not to Add to Your Baby Registry! If you have been following me on Facebook, you know that I announced my pregnancy earlier this year. If not, just to get you up to speed, I am currently less than 10 weeks away from meeting my second son. My husband, son, and I are very excited! One thing I am not so excited about though, is having to buy EVERYTHING I need again! From bassinet to travel system, you name it and it's on my list! One good thing about Keep Reading
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