Staying Connected Right Now (& Saving for Military Family Month)

This post is sponsored by OMMediaGroup & Verizon #BrandPartner #VerizonSalutes One of the things we looked into during quarantine? Our budget. We were spending a lot of time at home, a lot of money on things we weren’t utilizing, & we had a lot of weird, floating free time to use up. So yeah- suddenly our…
10 Ways to Cook at Home More this Year!

This post was made possible by Perdue Farms but all opinions, ideas, & imagery is my own. Thanks for supporting your online creators so we can continue bringing useful, fulfilling content! Did you make resolutions this year? I didn’t…not technically. But I did take the time to reflect on some changes that I think would…
Leopard Midi Dress, Belt Bag, & Faux Leather Moto Jacket with Glam Curvy Styling

There’s something about a long dress that feels glam but sometimes covering up looks sloppy on me. If you’re an hourglass like me, you might also be cringing at all the straight-cut dresses right now that end up looking more like a sack. So what am I loving right now? This grey leopard dress that…

Relaxing & Beautifying this Summer!
Today’s post is sponsored by Tommy Bahama, but my love for National Relaxation Day is all my own! Affiliate links. I get poked at a lot because I rarely take some “me” time. Honestly I just don’t think about it! Half of the stuff I do that is considered relaxing is normally for blogging so…

On the Run Essentials for Getting Tasks Done- SPF to Chewing Gum!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. & its advertiser. All opinions are my own. #JuicyFruitFunSide #CollectiveBias PR Sample. Affiliate links. Working from home can sometimes be draining. The lack of fresh air & sunshine can weigh on me. & no- the back yard doesn’t count. Neither does getting the mail. When…

Summertime Popsicles with the Best K-Cup Flavors #BrewOverIce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BrewOverIce #BrewItUp #CollectiveBias When you think “Keurig” I bet you think of a hot cup of coffee right? Well now they’ve rolled out with Brew Over Ice options- perfect for the whole family! When I went to Walmart…

Emeals Giveaway & Mini Shoutout!
Are you one of those people wanting to eat more healthily but need a plan? Then Emeals just might be for you! A good friend of mine Justina of Justina’s Gems has an excellent post here all about her experience. Really- she loves it! Her post is both inspiring & insightful so I urge you…

Beautiful Kitchen Jars DIY Craft – Classing up my Kitchen!
This post is brought to you on behalf of Weight Watchers. All thoughts are my own. Do you ever look around your kitchen & think “Wow! I really need to step up my style game in here!” because you realize it is kind of blah? Well- I have lately. I’m trying to find my perfect…

My Health, Home, & Style Favorites for Summer!
Thanks to U by Kotex® Pads for sponsoring today’s discussion! All opinions are my own! Can you believe it is already almost Summer? It will officially start at the end of June- but I’m prepared! I have some of my very favorite products here to share- from home to health to style! Everything you need…

SodaStream Source Review + My Absolute Favorite Drinks!
PR Sample. Affiliate links. Growing up I wasn’t much of a soda drinker- but I always loved flavored waters. I will have the occasional Root Beer or Dr. Pepper when out & about but that still pretty much holds true today. I love making myself lemonade or drinking flavored waters & juices. So what made…

Simple Cucumber Seaweed Salad Recipe
So when it comes to lunches for myself I tend to create something my husband doesn’t normally like. Ryan grew up eating very traditional food & although he’s branched out more than I could have dreamed some meals I love just aren’t his thing- & I really can’t blame him. One of my favorite salads…

Wordless Wednesday: Seeing Wicked at the Omaha Orpheum Theater
For information on my makeup check out this post: My Fantastical Makeup to Attend Wicked at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha

Kentucky Derby Inspired Bourbon Peaches & the Cottonelle Great Finish Sweepstakes!
Many thanks to Cottonelle for sponsoring today’s story, and keeping my bum clean! Today I get to share with you a sweet & yummy Kentucky Derby themed treat thanks to Cottonelle who is this years sponsor! When I think of the big day I always dream of big hats, high heels, & fancy drinks. Instead…

Get in the GOODLIFE™ Brand Spirit with my Fur Babies!
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #CollectiveBias. #goodlifepet If you have pets then you probably know the crazy bond people talk about. I personally don’t have kids yet so they really are…

Bacon Jam Review, Recipe, & Multi-Giveaway! + Spring Blog Hop!
PR Sample. Do you like bacon? Do you really love it? Then listen up! Today I bring you 4 different types of bacon jam from The Bacon Jams. I am pretty excited to share with you something I probably wouldn’t have ever tried that Ryan & I now love. Whether you have it on some…

International Delight York Peppermint Patties Creamer Review -Tea & Coffee Tuesday
Wrote this last Wednesday- sorry about missing my T&C last week! So I’m finally swinging back around to coffee- I’ve been on such a a tea kick lately! I desperately needed a caffeine kick tonight because we’re going to a concert. High school me could not be more excited- adult me is wondering how the…

Fondue Date Night- Beer Cheese Fondue Crockpot Style!
I decided one night that I wanted to have fondue but there just isn’t all that many options out here. Ryan grew up eating fondue at home but it was the oil kind- I thought cheese sounded better! I read a ton of recipes but decided on a few simple ones pieced together. We also…

Simple Peanut Noodles with DIY Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe + Noodle Linkup!
Hopefully you caught my Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe yesterday because today we’re throwing it together into one of my favorite lunches! Eat them cold, eat them hot, eat them right after they’ve been prepared, save them for later…main dish…appetizer…side…. Seriously this is one of those dishes that does it all. Plus it is completely customizable….








