If your child loves to draw and create, they will love Budsies. They are a one-of-a-kind plush made from your child's own artwork or picture! Check out how the process works and our review of Budsies below, plus an unboxing video to show the excitement of seeing your artwork brought to life! I have to say that my girls love that I'm a blogger. They'll quickly tell you that they get to play with cool toys, go amazing places, and have some incredible experiences. They'll also quickly tell you how much work goes into a blog post behind the scenes, with photographs, editing, promoting and writing, so they know just these cool things turn into a bit of work. As they've gotten older, I let them choose certain experiences and reviews that they are interested in and have let them be even more involved with the backend of things like … [Read more...]
Discover Sconza Lemoncello Almonds – the Perfect Sweet Treat + Discount Code
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The perfect pairing of sweet, fruity, and crunch - these Sconza Lemoncello Almonds are the perfect treat for anytime of the day. Whether you need a pick up in the afternoon or a sweet treat after dinner, grab a handful and indulge in the creamy, white chocolate lemon flavor. This post is sponsored by Sconza. All opinions are my own. It's no secret that I have a sweet tooth and I’m definitely a magnet for all things treats. While I do love chocolate, fruit treats are often my favorite types of candy. But when the two are combined with my favorite crunchy nut? It’s a match made in candy heaven! I recently tried my first Sconza Lemoncello Almonds and now have a new favorite sweet, fruity treat. I’ll let you in on something - lemon anything is my favorite. One of my favorite restaurants had a special one time and it was a lemon … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation + DIY Kitchen Island
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Over the past summer and fall of last year I was really busy... really busy. We moved into our home just about four years ago and have been slowly making changes to suit our family better. While I feel like we've done quite a bit, we definitely did our biggest project last year. Two of the rooms we spend most our time in were, in fact, my least favorite rooms of the house. That doesn't make sense, right? That's why I was determined to renovate it and make it our own space. Before Pictures of Our Kitchen and Dining Room I had a conversation with a friend that went something like this. "I love the farmhouse look, but everyone's doing it. I don't want to be like everyone." She replied, "Lindsey, you LIVE in a farmhouse. Your home was built in the 1920s and it is the ultimate farmhouse, so do it if you want to do it." I … [Read more...]
IMPORTANT Dollywood Hours and Dates for 2019!
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Are you ready to visit the Friendliest Theme Park in the US? Dollywood is open for the 2019 season and here you'll find all the details on visiting, including Dollywood hours of operation and important dates to keep on your calendar! If you're a Dollywood season pass holder and fanatic as much as me, you're ecstatic that it's open for another operating year already! Dollywood officially started the 2019 season in March, but things are in full swing now in early Spring. Let's take a look at all the important dates and Dollywood hours of operation that you need to be aware of to start planning your next visit! When does Dollywood open? Dollywood is already officially open and will stay open until January 4th. Dollywood is not open every single day during 2019. There are some days in every month [except June and July] that the … [Read more...]
Meet ibi – Where Your Pictures are Saved, Organized, and Shared
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This post was sponsored by the makers of ibi as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. The makers of ibi sent me this for free. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Perhaps it's the blogger in me, or perhaps it's just the forgetful Mom in me, but I never print photographs. I used to when Sophia was little, but once Moreaya was born, it seems like printing photos was a thing of the past. It's a shame too, because the girls love to look back at old pictures of themselves when they were babies. Oh my heart! Sure we have a few baby books that they look at, but they really love watching old videos. And we do have them, but they're stored somewhere on some old CD's or an old hard drive, well, I don't know exactly where they are, but my husband says we have them. But wouldn't it be great if there was something … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Successfully Transitioning to a Natural Deodorant + DIY Armpit Detox Mask
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Switching to a natural deodorant is one of the best choices you can make for your body. But making the switch can bring a few new challenges. Here are 5 tips for successfully switching to a natural deodorant plus a recipe for a DIY armpit detox mask. This post is in partnership with NOW®. All opinions are my own. My beauty and skin care routine is pretty simple. I laugh a lot because my husband thinks it takes me so long to get ready, but he'd really die if I was actually high maintenance. Give me deodorant, mascara, and chapstick and I'm ready to go. Being low maintenance also makes traveling easier and lighter, so that's always a plus! But lately I've been looking at my beauty and skin care routines and judging them a little more harshly. I've been on a mainstream green route for over 10 years now and one area … [Read more...]
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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Visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the rain and weather aren't cooperating with your family's outdoor adventure plans? There's no need to worry because the area boasts hundreds of things to do on a rainy day in Pigeon Forge. Check out this list for some of my family's favorite activities Just a few weeks ago on our latest trip to the Smoky Mountains, we were excited to spend the day exploring a few new-to-us attractions. While Wonderworks has been in Pigeon Forge for many years now, the Alcatraz East Crime Museum is a relatively new museum that I’d been excited to see. The weather for our visit wasn’t exactly the best. It was rainy and cold, but it doesn’t matter when you’re visiting these attractions! That’s what got me thinking that I should share a list of places to visit when the weather is rainy in Pigeon … [Read more...]
Rehab Your Pantry with These Nutritional Favorites from BabbleBoxx
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Is your diet in need of an overhaul? I'm not only ready to get summer-ready, but nutrition ready and a great time to start is in March during National Nutrition Month! Today I'm sharing 5 great new brands and products to rehab your pantry for health inside and out! This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are my own. Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It's a national celebration month that was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight making better, healthier choices in our daily nutrition choices. While we should always make these choices no matter the month, March is a great time to re-evaluate your pantry and freezer and make healthy swaps. I was recently sent my first BabbleBoxx full of fabulous, new-to-me products that are going to help me make better, more … [Read more...]
Want to Stay at Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, TN? You Should!
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There are literally hundreds of hotels and resorts to choose from when you play your Smoky Mountains vacation. If one of them on your list is the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, book it! You will LOVE your stay at this beach, mountain resort and here's why! A special thanks to the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg for hosting my family for one night. All glorious opinions of the resort are my own. I count myself lucky that we've had the opportunity to travel as a family over the last 10 or so years. We've stayed in different hotels and condos in different cities and states. When I look to book a hotel, there are always a few things I look for first - price, amenities and reviews. One name that is always at the top of amenities and reviews when I search is Margaritaville properties. While it's always been on our … [Read more...]
How I’ve Become a Caregiver to My Parents + Healthier Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash Recipe
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There are many ways you can offer assistance and caregiving to aging parents. Today I'm sharing some of the ways my husband and I are doing that with my parents after moving them into our home four years ago in a sponsored conversation on behalf of Amerigroup. Four years ago, we made the decision to sell our home and move into a new one. We were motivated by a few different reasons. One being that we wanted our girls to go to a particular school and our current home wasn't zoned for that district. And another being that we kept contemplating moving my parents in with us. Just like the decision to move, there were a few reasons we were considering this huge life change too. While some husbands might not jump at the chance to live with their in-laws, my husband was very much on board and actually the main supporter of … [Read more...]
All About Hemp Hearts + Blueberry Mug Cake with Hemp Hearts
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If you're looking to add in more vitamins and minerals into your daily diet, consider adding hemp hearts. Let's take a look at the nutritional benefits of hemp hearts and how to incorporate them into your favorite foods and even new foods like this Blueberry Mug Cake recipe. Compensation for this post was provided by Manitoba Harvest. The opinions expressed here are my own and not indicative of the opinions of Manitoba Harvest. It's the New Year and if you're like me, and most people who I've seen posting on social media, you've made a goal to be better this year. Better at a hobby, better at parenting, better at exercising, better at... you name it, and being a better version of ourselves should probably always be something we strive for, right?! This year, I'm determined to eat better and put better foods on not just my plate, … [Read more...]
Easy, At-Home Chinese Food with Ling Ling Potstickers
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This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If Chinese food is one of your favorite cuisines, you don't have to grab take out to enjoy easy meals at home. Check out this easy and comforting at-home Chinese inspired meal that comes together in under 30 minutes! Chinese food has always been a comfort food for me. Although that might sound a little funny coming out of the mouth of an East Tennessee girl that also considers chicken and dumplings as a comfort food! But it has - when I feel like I'm getting sick, I crave Chinese food. When it's cold outside, all I want is a plate full of rice and veggies. Thankfully my family loves it as much as I do, so at-home Chinese food is on our menu very regularly. While I love to eat take out [and love the break from cooking every now and … [Read more...]