If you have shopped at Kohl’s lately you might have noticed the adorable and fun new Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse themed Disney apparel by Jumping Beans in the kids’s section of the store. This fun new line made its magical way into stores on April 3rd and I have a feeling you and your children […]
Disney Magic at Play Kids’ Collection + $50 Kohl’s Gift Card Giveaway
April 20, 2014 · by · 55 Comments
Apps to Manage Finances, Mobile Banking & TurboTax Refund Estimator
March 27, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
One of my favorite things about having a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone with U.S. Cellular is that there is literally an app for everything. From playing my favorite word game with friends to logging my runs and donating to charity, there are several apps I use on a daily basis. While there are many fun […]
A Difficult Couple of Months
March 21, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
It has been such a challenging and emotional couple of months that also included an amazing personal accomplishment, which unfortunately has been pushed to the side because celebrating just hasn’t felt right due to everything else we have been going through as a family. I completed the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World […]
Princess Half Marathon Training Update & Why I Love my Foam Roller
February 7, 2014 · by · 9 Comments
A few weeks ago I made a promise to myself that I would use Tuesdays to write updates about my training for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon and even though I had really good intentions I didn’t follow through. What’s worse is that I didn’t avoid writing about my training because it wasn’t going well, […]
I’m Taking the ‘No Phone Challenge’ for 24 Hours and I’m Afraid
February 5, 2014 · by · 5 Comments
I have a confession to make. I don’t go anywhere without my cell phone. and I mean that literally. I mostly use the excuse that I need it with me constantly if I am away from my family for any period of time, like when Cody and Nick are at school and Paul is at […]
Zya, The Free Music App PLUS an iTunes Gift Card Giveaway
January 28, 2014 · by · 20 Comments
Even though we have a house filled with mobile devices and tablets I don’t consider myself a huge game “app” person and that’s probably because I know I’d get hooked and never get any real work accomplished. It’s amazing how “just five minutes” can easily turn into an hour, isn’t it? Then before you know […]
MyFitnessPal App Review & How to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions
January 19, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
Disclosure: I’m a compensated member of U.S. Cellular’s Better Moments Blogger Brigade, but all opinions are my own. I’m pleased to share news and product information with you as part of my ongoing relationship with U.S. Cellular. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of the year? While I didn’t write out […]
Stress and Back Pain-Free Dog Bathing with Waterless Pet Shampoo
January 17, 2014 · by · 24 Comments
Have you ever tried using dry shampoo on those days when you need to liven up your hair without spending the time to wash, dry and style it? I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical of the product at first, but it has come in handy for me, especially when Cody’s hair […]
Counting Down to the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Training Tuesday
January 14, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
Back when I made the decision to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon I didn’t really think it through all that well. I was just so excited to be signing up for not only my first runDisney race, but also my first half marathon, that I didn’t take the time to consider the training and […]
Happy New Year & A Tale About My Unplanned Skin Resurfacing
January 13, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
It recently occurred to me that I haven’t written anything here since before Christmas and I don’t even feel all that bad about it because I was focused on enjoying time with my family and making the most of the rude weather we have been experiencing here in the Northeast. There were some fun times […]
