Sickness is running rampant in the girls' school and I've been preaching hand washing to my girls as much as possible these past few weeks. One of my favorite DIY recipes to make this time of year is DIY foaming hand soap and you won't believe how easy it is to make yourself! This post is in partnership with NOW® Foods. All opinions are my own. I don't know about you, but the cooler weather that comes with Fall definitely brings with it dryness. I wake up feeling like my sinuses are dry, my skin is dry, and my hands definitely get cracked from washing them so much to try to keep germs at bay. And my girls' hands get even worse. So, of course we're constantly putting on hand lotions, but I've determined that what soap we use to wash our hands effects how dry they are as well. Last year, Sophia had to take her own container of hand … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorial with FREE Pattern
Do the prices of custom made stockings give you sticker shock? Even beginner seamstresses will succeed with this DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorial with a FREE pattern! I know, because I'm a beginner too! Y'all know I like to sew, right? Even after about a year of loving the hobby, I still totally consider myself a beginner. My projects usually turn out great, but it's quite obvious that their sewn by a beginner, but I'm ok with that. I take so much pride when I finish a project successfully! On my queue of Sewing To Do's for years has been make my own Christmas Stockings. I've always loved the cute, matching, embellished, and personalized family stockings and wanted some for my little family. The only problem, when you go to search for these lovely stockings, most are between $30-$50 a … [Read more...]
From a Side to Main 15 Minutes: Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Smithfield®. The opinions and text are all mine. When I think life couldn't get busier, it does. I now have to meal plan and write out all our activities at the beginning of each week just to stay afloat. The girls are in Girl Scouts, take piano lessons, are in the school choir, and play soccer. And on top of that, Rob and I have taken on running the local soccer league so in addition to the girls' busy schedules and our work schedules, there's even more! I'm not complaining though, as we love being busy and living a fulfilled life, but sometimes something has to give a bit. Making a weekly menu definitely helps me stay on track with dinner, but it also helps me see that I don't have an hour in the kitchen during the week to prepare a meal. … [Read more...]
Everything to Get You Ready for the Dollywood Christmas Festival: TIPS from an Insider!
There are big things coming to the Smoky Mountains just in time for the Holidays. Don't miss out on all these great Dollywood Christmas Events! If you live in the Southeast or are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains in the next couple of months, you're in luck. While I love warmer months, the beautiful decorations, lights, and sounds of the season make November and December one of the best times to visit the area, especially my favorite... Dollywood! Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, kicks off on November 9th and is one of the world’s premier theme park events. The festival has been nominated as part of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Theme Park Holiday Event. Smoky Mountain Christmas already has won the 2019 Golden Ticket award from Amusement Today for Best … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Essentials for the Winter Cozy Trend
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Has there ever been a better trend the comfy, Winter Cozy? Sure, shoulder pads and big hair were a fun trend [and also seem to be coming back - oh no], but my ultimate favorite trend and one I hope never disappears is the winter cozy look. You know, sherpa blanket draped around cute and comfy sweats with a cup of warm tea in one hand and a book in the other. While blanket scarves, sherpa pullovers, and fuzzy fur-lined hats might make some winter cozy lists, I'm sharing a few different products that will help you stay right on trend this winter and I discovered them all in my latest Babbleboxx! Hanes ComfortSoft™ EcoSmart® The best part of the winter cozy trend starts with comfortable loungewear that is as cute as it is comfy! Hanes has been creating comfortable … [Read more...]