Be The Change You Want To See In The World (and Your Life)

Yep…changes are tough, but a necessary part of life. This post is my way of telling you that things are changing. The quote below is one of my favorite quotes because you can apply it to your own life or the world. You must be the change first. If you want the world to be[…]

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Canon Family Gifts at Best Buy #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason #spon

This is a Best Buy sponsored post. Do you buy family gifts for the holidays? One of the first family gifts we bought after we were married was a Canon camera. We were starting a family and we knew that taking photos was going to be very important. Both of our families had always purchased[…]

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How To Create a Cozy Family Movie Night #StreamTeam

This is a Netflix sponsored post. As we head into Fall and Winter, my family starts thinking about activities we can enjoy inside. Family movie night is always a big hit in our house. Let’s set the stage. It’s cold outside and starting to snow. You know you’ll be cooped up for a few days[…]

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Reading Under the Stars in the Summer #SummerReading

Last month, I told you about my expectations for summer reading for my kids. This month we took our summer reading outdoors to read under the stars. Scholastic provided the books and information about the stars and EVEREADY® provided the flashlights so we could read outside and enjoy the night sky while reading. Reading Under[…]

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5 Tips To Help You Reach Financial Independence #my360independence #AD

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Capital One 360. What does it mean to be financially independent? As my oldest son is getting ready to start college in the fall, I’ve thought a lot about what this means. We have told Nathan after he graduates from college we expect him[…]

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A Day in the Life of a Tech Mom #IfItCanGame [Sponsored]

Do you remember life before we had computers? Me either! I use my computer all day long, so it’s very important that I have a laptop that can live up to my high expectations. I’ve been putting the HP ENVY Touchsmart 15 Sleekbook to the test the past few weeks. (I received the HP ENVY Sleekbook[…]

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Create #eBayMom Collection for Chance to Win $500 #Ad

Want to get a Mother’s Day gift you love? Create your own #eBayMom wish list collection. Enter to win $500 to shop on eBay! I wrote this blog post as part of my collaboration with eBay. My eBay Mom Collections I have my mom to thank for my love of technology and my need to[…]

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Discovery Girls Guide to Growing Up for Tween Girls

Let’s face it, growing up is hard for girls. It is uncomfortable for both parents and kids to discuss some of the difficult growing up questions. I remember thinking that I was the only one that had certain feelings and I didn’t like to ask questions. I always felt it made me weak. As an[…]

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How to Create an Easy Minecraft Birthday Party Theme #Spon

With a 9 and 11-year old in the house, the talk is all Minecraft. My son turned 11 last week and we had a laser tag party, but I wanted to capture the Minecraft theme too. I like to have birthday party themes that capture what my kids are really into at the moment. Twenty[…]

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10 Science Related Shows on Netflix #NetflixKids #Spon

Do your kids watch a lot of Netflix? Great, glad it’s not only mine. Netflix has many educational titles available to stream for your kids. As a member of the Netflix Stream Team, I receive compensation in the form of product. My kids do not love science, but I’ve noticed that when they watch shows[…]

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