If you’ve been following me awhile, you may know have a slight obsession with repurposing and painting things to make them like new again. I recently tackled a budget-friendly kitchen makeover and wanted to share our results in a real and not completely Pinterested fashion in case you’re interested in doing the same. The kitchen is the heart of […]
7 Tips For Surviving Cold and Flu Season As A Mom
The post below is sponsored by BeKoool soft gel sheets. All opinions expressed belong to me. If there’s anything I will never forget, it will be the plague of December 2016. The month started out with food posioning for me, and ended in a coughing mess after battling a sinus infection and double ear infection. Honestly, […]
My Experience With LASIK Eye Surgery
I have had near perfect vision for almost 8 months and I have to say – WOW. Is this a medical miracle or what?! I took the plunge and got LASIK eye surgery at the beginning of the year after much thought. I had been a glasses and contacts wears for 20 years, and had developed […]
American Girl Doll Melody Debuts in Detroit {+Giveaway Ends 9/9}
Motown has a new legend to add to its legion of superstars, but this time it’s in doll form. Friends, meet Melody, the newest American Girl historical BeForever character. Isn’t she adorable in her Motown recording studio? I’m obsessed! This past Saturday, guests gathered at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit to debut Melody Ellison, a positive, optimistic girl growing […]
To The Older, Wiser Moms: Keep Your Negativity To Yourself
When you become a mother, you step into this new world you never knew existed. Women come out of the woodwork to congratulate you, offer words of encouragement, and welcome you to the club. It’s exhilarating and terrifying all at once. You begin to embrace this beautiful chapter of life and then it hits like a […]
Michigan Business Owners: Get Noticed With #PitchLeBronContest
The post below is sponsored by CNBC. All opinions expressed belong to me. There’s one thing that has stuck with me since college and has paid me in spades with blogging and life in general: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Love it or hate it, this mentality helps people daily. But what […]
Breakfast Filler: Steel Cut Oats Toppings Bar {+ Indian River Select Juices Now at Meijer!}
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Fresh Press Media and Indian River Select® juice. Opinions are my own. Most days I can’t really tell which meal I loathe the most: Breakfast or dinner. Both times are intense in our house with young kiddos. My middle baby is my early riser and she usually […]
The Container Store Novi Now Open
Contain yourself no longer…The Container Store Novi opens TODAY! The new store is inside West Oaks, across from Twelve Oaks, and is the first location in Michigan. I was able to attend a sneak peek and am excited to share about the new store. You guys, this store is going to be my new obsession! With […]
Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 14 {Easy Way To Give Back}
Help Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 14! This Saturday brings one of my favorite ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference — without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables you’d like to donate and place them in a bag […]
Bookstock 2016: Must-Attend Event for Book Lovers of ALL Ages {May 15-22}
That’s what I love about reading: one tiny thing will interest you in a book, and that tiny thing will lead you into another book, and another bit there will lead you into a third book. It’s geometrically progressive — all with no end in sight, and for no other reason than sheer enjoyment. ~ […]
What 5 Years Of Blogging Has Taught Me
Today marks my 5 year blogging anniversary! I can’t believe how fast that time has flown. What began as a way to continue writing after I left my job, has become a passion project, and I couldn’t be more proud of the things I’ve been able to do. I’ve written down my thoughts for a […]
20 Items To Buy at Costco
Oh Costco, how I love thee. I mean, where else can you go and find massive amounts of fruit and toilet paper in one spot? And sooooo needed for a family of 5? After shopping Costco for the past few years, I’ve found I’m a creature of habit when it comes to buying certain items. […]
16 Tips for A Spring Refresh
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. We can finally say it — spring is now officially here! Despite some chillier temps, I’ve pretty much been coatless since we hit 40 degrees. Extended play time outdoors has been sorely missed these past few months! I […]
Pros and Cons of Ditching Cable
We ditched cable TV last year about this time, and while I think it was the best idea for our family, it may not be for yours. For that reason, I wanted to write a post to expose the truth, for better or worse, because maybe it’s not it’s all it’s cracked up to be. It’s all […]
Try Bundled for Michigan-Inspired Gift Giving
I received a Bundle free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Have you all heard of the newest local craze that is Bundled? I am SO digging it. Here’s the scoop: The folks behind Bundled search Michigan to discover the best products small businesses offer, and bundle them into themed, personalized and corporate gift […]
10 Reasons To Shop At Meijer
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. It’s no secret — I love Meijer, and for good reason! Their incredible produce selection and the simple-to-use mPerks program get major bonus points, but what else keeps me shopping there weekly? Let me count the ways… […]
7 Ways to Work Out With Kids in Winter
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. Oh exercise. Some days I truly hate you. Thing is, I know I need you. However, my daily schedule with three little ones plus working from home make my options to go to a gym pretty limited. […]
Budget Reading Nook Under the Basement Stairs
I don’t know about you all, but I was scared to death of our basement as a kid. We lived in the country and had an old school basement, complete with the mildew-y smell and junk every where. We had extra food stored down there, so whenever my mom needed something, she would send me down […]
25 Last Minute Gift Ideas Under $25 {From the Grocery Store!}
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. Let’s face it, it never fails…Just when you *think* you are done shopping, Christmas creeps closer and you realize you forgot someone important on your list. For those times, finding the time to get to a […]
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan is Seeking Master Model Builder
I am a LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Ambassador and will receive tickets in exchange for promoting the attraction. Views expressed are my own. Do you love all things LEGO? Are you over the age of 18? I’ve got an amazing job opportunity to share with LEGO enthusiasts! LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan is seeking adult LEGO® fans […]
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