Disclosure: I was given a AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR and 30-day/1GB trial data pass  for purposes of this review. At a recent conference, I depended on the hotel wi-fi. As I walked in that morning, I knew the expectation was to live tweet and interact with the...
"We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives."Â This morning the world...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Family Favorites #shop #CollectiveBias This summer has been amazing! Julia is 14, Nate is 11, and Riley is 3. Juila and Nate are now old enough to help me make...
I'm holding my breath as I write this. How is it possible that we are almost to the end of this chapter of our story? Paperwork, fast forwarding, a different path, a name, and now - it is here. On September 4th, the courts will hopefully recognize the story of our...
When I think about this summer, I am sure I will think of it fondly. More and more, I cannot remember what our home was like before Riley. I continue to watch Nate grow into a confident, kind, young man with a heart for making others feel included and happy. This...
Disclosure: I attended the Disney On-the-Road Social Media Moms Celebration 2014. The event was not compensated, but I did go home with an amazing bag of goodies! This summer, I attended the On-the-Road Social Media Moms Celebration. There was one held here in...
Disclosure: I was invited to a press screening of Guardians of the Galaxy and my husband and I were treated to a rare Tuesday date night. This may be the coolest thing I've ever been able to do as a wife. Synopsis: From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global...
After we returned from Disneyland, we had about 14 hours to unpack, repack, and sleep. Julia was headed to a youth group retreat and I, because I am absolutely nuts, agreed to chaperone. This wasn't just any conference. This was Steubenville West. "Behold, God is my...
Disclaimer: I was provided the opportunity to visit the Arizona Science Center and Lost Egypt exhibit through a campaign with Blended Extended. All opinions are my own. You may wonder why I am telling you about this exhibit again... well, guess what?! They are giving...
So here's the deal - I'm terrified of roller-coasters. I am pretty sure that I'm gonna fall out the minute the ride starts. I'm also certain that the ride actually lasts 32 minutes even though they tell you it is only about 4 minutes. But, Riley wanted to do it so...
We spent the day at California Adventure. It is so perfect for Riley. It has Woody and Buzz and Lightning McQueen. He is just in heaven. I loved the movie Cars. When I first saw the movie, the company I worked for was going through our first acquisition (of many more...
One of my absolute favorite rides is the Storybook Land Canal ride. It is so sweet. It just makes me happy. It's as if, just for a moment, I can see the little Disney characters darting in and out of the cottages, visiting their neighbors, and singing. I...
So, we've been blessed. We've gone to Disneyland a few times - and I realize that is not everyone's normal. Through different conferences, and parents that absolutely love seeing the grand kids enjoy Disneyland, we have been able to visit the happiest place on earth...
I grew up watching the Hour of Power with Robert Schuller. Mom and dad would have this playing on the television before we left for church on Sunday mornings. I was always amazed with the beautiful architecture and music. I can remember touring the grounds when I was...
We were  in Disneyland this past week for the Type-A Bootcamp Blog Conference. It was a wonderful conference and I learned a ton. I am still digesting everything. That evening, the family was treated to a reception in the Grand Californian. Characters were there to...
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Keeping my little ones entertained during a storm or power outage is the difference between making fun memories and mediating...
We made it to California! And guess what?! I didn't have to pull over to stop any fighting. Best. Trip. Ever. I am here for the Type-A Conference and I made the family come with me so I didn't have to drive by myself. I'm thoughtful like that 🙂 We decided to spend...
You know that Brian and I love to go to thrift stores on dates. Last Saturday Goodwill was having a 50% off sale, and we scored this table for $5.00. I had seen a few pinterest tutorials for a lego table and had this idea floating around in my head. A lot of times, I...
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. As an actress, a public health advocate and former journalist, Holly Robinson Peete has seen it all. And as a mother of...