So many teachers have expressed their sadness at being out of touch with their students and this special guest post by my husband will help give you tips continue reading...

It doesn't take much more than a swipe of the news or listening ear of a parent to know that teachers are typically underpaid and underserved. Ultimately, continue reading...

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of OREO. Valentine's Day is around the corner! Trust me - I know! I've seen the grocery aisles lined continue reading...

This post brought to you in partnership with Wipeout. Raising two boys has extended my knowledge in SO many ways. I've purchased items having no clue continue reading...

This post brought to you in partnership with Revolution Foods. Since moving last month I've been on the quest for finding new (and fast!) healthier meal continue reading...

Do you ever wonder what the heck you're doing in life? Don't get me wrong - I'm a mom of three beautiful children and have an amazing husband - but lately continue reading...

Our nontraditional tradition for the holidays is choosing a theme every year - sounds confusing right?! I am a very hands on visual person and so when the continue reading...

This post was sponsored by Neutrogena Naturals as part of an Influencer Activation for The Motherhood. I am disclosing this in accordance with the continue reading...

Post brought to you in collaboration with She Speaks and P&G. Discipline. Desire. Endurance. I love when the Olympic Games roll around as my kids continue reading...

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Snapple® Straight Up™ Tea. The opinions and texts are all mine. It's no secret that my continue reading...

My kids have been out of school since the end of May but I know many of you are just getting out of school for the summer. It's already HALF WAY THROUGH continue reading...

Disclosure: This post brought to you in collaboration with Wet Ones® Hand Wipes. All opinions are my own. Sensory play was one of my favorite continue reading...

Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick®. The opinions and text are all mine. My kids start back to school in continue reading...

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Gift Card. My senior year of high school I was homeschooled due to my sister needing a major surgery continue reading...

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jimmy Dean®. The opinions and text are all mine. It has hit the month of August which means continue reading...

This post is sponsored by Clorox—helping you find the joy in making a mess. Valentine’s Day is coming up and so is my 11- year anniversary with my continue reading...

  Disclosure: This campaign brought to you by Dannon Activia. All opinions and experiences are my own.  The school year is back in full swing continue reading...

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Febreze and SheSpeaks. All opinions are my own. AHHH I LOVE the smell of spring! The sunny fresh air, the continue reading...

Do you collect anything? I do! Nutcrackers! TA-DA! This week's Thrift Store Thursday find was this vintage wrought iron nut cracker! Normally I only continue reading...

I caught your interest didn't I with a "Pumping Heart"!!! Yeah it caught my interest too! The DAY after I had taught a sheep heart dissection class at our continue reading...

This week's Thrift Store Thursday find actually turned into a gift for my mother-in-law! We live near a (very!) Dutch town in Iowa called Pella where you continue reading...

GUESS how much I paid for this TROMBONE?! Our school band is looking at expanding next year so when I spotted this trombone at our thrift store this continue reading...