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Best Way to Stop Snoring so Everyone Sleeps Better
We are on the hunt for the best way to stop snoring over here. Although my husband swears I tell stories, the man sounds like a chainsaw when he sleeps. Since I am already a light sleeper, his snoring makes it extra challenging for a peaceful slumber. This post is sponsored and is brought to […]
Comfy and Educational Back To School Shopping Guide – Giveaway
Back to school shopping has always been one of my favorite tasks. New supplies and a fresh start are so inspiring. Many of these items are awesome for parents who homeschool, as well as those of us that have kids going back to public schools. These are the things that make all the difference in […]
Unplug to Relax with a Magazine and Summer Me time
Sometimes you need to unplug to relax. Most of my hobbies consist of staring into an electronic device. I notice that I never get the full relaxation the body needs. It’s time to change that and get back into some of the things I had enjoyed before gadgets took over. This is a sponsored conversation […]
Kevin Smith Emotionally Nominates Michael Rooker for an Academy Award
I have no idea how the nominations for Academy Awards work, but I couldn’t agree harder with Kevin Smith–Michael Rooker’s performance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is other-worldly moving. He’s literally so good, he can make you cry in his sleep. (Read this interview with Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn to know just […]
The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature Fall Themed Cupcakes Recipe
Fall themed cupcakes are fun for multiple occasions–weddings, birthdays, Thanksgiving–but with The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature coming out this weekend, I can’t think of a better reason for acorn cupcakes. These easy chocolate cupcakes are decadent and adorable. I love movie themed desserts. They’re so much fun for viewing parties and kids that […]
Back to School Snacks – Getting Ready with Box Tops Sweepstakes
Our favorite way to get back in the mood for school is stocking up on back to school snacks. We try to start getting into a routine at least a week before school starts so that we can have mornings that run smooth and stress-free. There’s no better place to gather snack stock than Costco. […]
Last Minute Summer Activities – Fuel Your Adventure Sweepstakes
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is zooming by, but there are many last minute summer activities to squeeze in. Depending on where you live, there are surely locations to visit for simple outside memory-making before the kids head back to […]
Ladies, Do You Have a Plan? – Life Insurance for Women
This post was sponsored by MetLife as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. It was the better part of a decade ago when I got a life insurance plan for women for myself. I was twenty-five years old with two kids, and getting […]
Exciting New Addition to the MCU – Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp, the sequel to the highly successful Ant-Man is in production! This time around, Ant-Man teams up with The Wasp on an urgent new mission, even as he tries to balance family with his responsibilities as Ant-Man. Ant-Man and the Wasp is an important installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) because […]
