A Room Makeover Fit For a Princess #DisneyPaintMom

Disney's Sleeping Beauty Paint Color

Earlier this month, I had to opportunity to give my girls’ room a new look, thanks to Mom Trends and Glidden Disney Paint. So exciting, since we’ve never actually gotten around to painting it, or giving it any sort of theme at all. Most of you know that my girls are very much girly-girls, so of course [...]

What’s Your Everyday Effect this Earth Day? – P&G’s Conserve-It-All Program #EverydayEffect

Reusing papers for coloring time

It’s Earth Day, and the wonderful people at P&G and SheSpeaks have come together for a fun little program to encourage families to conserve with everyday effects. Sometimes, it’s the little things that we all do daily that add up over time and make a real difference. Here are some of the ways my family [...]

You, Me, and a Cupcake

cupcake contest

Today, I took my older two girls to a fun little event hosted by my friend Marla and her church, called You, Me, and a Cupcake. It was a fun gathering of ladies from her church. I don’t personally attend their church, but it was open to friends of members of the church as well, [...]

The Nursing Pillow Has Been Retired

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Athena is almost 16 months old. It’s crazy. So I thought I would update how we’re doing with breastfeeding. When she was born, my goal was to nurse at least a year, but hopefully longer. With my first, I only nursed a couple of months and switched her to formula. Mostly because I was uneducated [...]

My Spokane to Seattle Road Trip – Kia Optima SX Review

Interior Features in the Kia Optima

I love my minivan, I really do. But how much fun is it to drive something new and different for a change? So. Much. Fun. Especially with a sleek, quick, and sport-like designed car like the Kia Optima SX. It’s a car I would have definitely bought before kids, but is it a family car? Let’s start [...]

Our Weekday Breakfast of Choice #HoneyBunchesGreek

Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch Cereal

Breakfast is our family’s favorite meal, without a doubt. But, during the week I just don’t have the time to make a hot breakfast. That leaves the kids with a few different choices, like frozen waffles and yogurt, oatmeal, or cereal. Must days they pick cereal, which works just fine with me. They have a [...]

It’s Not a Vacation, It’s “Traveling with Kids”

It's not a Vacation, It's traveling with kids

Last Sunday, we woke up, ate breakfast, loaded the car up, and headed to the west side of the state. My uncles ex-wife and their two boys (my cousins) were visiting from England, and planned on coming up from San Francisco for a couple of days to see my two aunts, grandmother, mom, the girls, and I. [...]

Extra Curricular’s That Directly Affect Kid’s Well-Being

Why kids need extracurricular activities too!

In this day and age, kids are becoming more connected with the Internet, television and video games. This leads not only to rising childhood obesity but less of a sense of well-being. That is not to say that all video games are bad and no television shows are educational, but technology should not consume a [...]

What I Learned Along The Way – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 3

Megan's Amazing Weight Loss Story

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1 Finding What Works For Me – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 2 The #1 thing is to FORGIVE. Forgive yourself for maybe choosing something less than healthy for a snack or meal. Move on. Don’t obsess over it, or ‘throw in the [...]

Finding What Works For Me – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 2

Megan's Weight Loss Story

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1 After a month of research I walked into my first Weight Watchers meeting on January 11, 2011. I stepped on their scale and got my starting weight – 345.8 lbs. My highest weight ever. One of the reasons I decided to go with Weight [...]

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1

Megan's Weight Loss Story

I’ve known this lady for years now, and her weight loss transformation has been not only remarkable, but such an inspiration to everyone. I’m so very humbled that she has allowed me to share her story with all of you.  —– Hello! My name is Megan, and I’m honored that I’ve been asked to share [...]

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