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...
Good morning! Today, we are joined by a guest author. Mary is here to share with us how to talk with your kids when the media's values are not your own. I know many of us can relate to this situation and appreciate Mary's insight. Author: Mary Kremer When I was a kid,...
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Purina One, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ONEDifference http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Murphy is the sweetest dog I've ever met. I'm not just saying that because...
My story is nothing dramatic or tragic. I am blessed. My parents are kind and giving. My husband is my best friend. My kids are sweethearts. But my story is to pretend that I can do it all, that I love everyone, and that everyone adores me. I check off the list of...
I love to read. Ideally, there is a nice bubble bath, a plate of cookies, and a very cold glass of milk. The hot water is running very slowly so that it never gets cold and there are absolutely no interruptions. My favorite genres are historical fiction and...
Ever so often, I receive a question via text or email or comment on Instagram that goes something like this: "How do you get invited to these cool events?" Obviously it's because of my charisma and winning smile, right? Ha! If you had to ask me for my secret, I would...