50 Things to do right in your own yard with your kids, family and friends. #DigIn #Ad

50 Ways to Enjoy Your Lawn

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. Having a yard isn’t only about the work, it is about enjoying it too! Yes, the list of outdoor projects is long (check that list out here), but we want to make sure to make time for the good stuff. We [...]

#DigIn to Spring With @HomeDepot

Dig In to Spring

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. The list for outdoor projects is long (check it out here). We have a lot to do to boost our curb appeal, but we are starting with the most basic–our lawn (check out these two posts: Starting the Path to a [...]

Taking Steps Towards a Greener Lawn: A Rookie's Guide with @HomeDepot #DigIn #ad

Taking Steps Towards a Greener Lawn: A Rookie’s Guide

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. Despite being a home owner for what will be six years this fall, we are rookie’s in the lawncare category. As we were packing up the kids to head to Home Depot a few weekends ago I think I realized one [...]

Spring Lawncare #DigIn to Spring with @Home Depot #ad

Starting the Path to a Gorgeous Lawn

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot. I like pretty things. I like to decorate and add color. So when spring hits I am usually thinking of how to arrange the deck, where to add planters and flowers for color, and what to put in the window box. [...]

Classroom Fingerprint Tree- perfect gift for teacher appreciation or the end of the year. Free printable from http://www.balancinghome.com

Classroom Fingerprint Tree: Perfect Classroom Gift for Teacher Appreciation or the End of the Year

I don’t spend my days in the classroom anymore, but once upon a time I was a teacher and this was the best week of the year. One of my favorite parts of teacher appreciation week were the heart-felt “gifts”. I loved receiving letters from past and present students. I saved all of them. Those [...]

Mother's Day Questionnaire Printable

Mother’s Day Printable Questionnaire

This is the perfect way for the kiddos to tell mom just how much they love her. It can completely stand alone or accompany a gift. At the end of the day, knowing how much we are loved is what it is all about. This would also be a great option for teachers looking to [...]

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Copper River Bag Giveaway

I am so excited to offer this giveaway from Copper River Bags. They call it a diaper bag, I call it an everything bag. A handmade leather bag with a lifetime guarantee and this much versatility is bound to get lots of use in your home. Here is an example of this bag packed as [...]

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Life As a Mom of 3: One Week In

Hudson is one week old today. Crazy how fast this week went. I have done a lot of crying this week. I am one hot hormonal mess. Hudson and I have been snuggling A LOT! I’m his favorite place to hang out. Who can blame him? I am pretty awesome. Every time I stare at [...]

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Final Baby Preparations & A Chance to Win One of My New Favorite Products

Come Tuesday afternoon I will be holding my brand new baby boy. (insert moment of panic-excitement-fear-joy here) The beauty of a scheduled c-section is that it really lets you get all your ducks in a row. For me, this turned out to be a little dangerous and we ended up squeezing in a million projects, [...]

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I’m Here, What I’m Loving & How to Help This Pregnant Blogger Out

I’m here! Oh, how I miss blogging and my people. I’m barely keeping up with my life right now, let alone finding time to share it. But I LOVE blogging and I cannot wait to get my blogging MOJO back.  This has kind of been holding me back. Heck yeah I watermarked that photo! Nobody [...]