How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

This post was sponsored by the National 4-H Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The holidays usually mean over-indulging in delicious food. I know that I’m plenty guilty of that, but this year, more than ever; I want to make it a year of healthier decisions. And not only that, but long-lasting healthy decisions that carry over from year to year. That includes the food that we eat and that also means the food that everyone eats. Because really, it’s not just about me or Kyle. It’s also about the kids. Here are just a few ways for how to have a healthy holiday meal this year (and all year round)….

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 18 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuitWithSupport #CollectiveBias I want to be real with you. And by real, I mean incredibly real. I have struggled with smoking cigarettes for years. I was nicotine free my entire pregnancy and up until my youngest turned 3 1/2. I was proud of this because before that, I was a half a pack a day smoker. It wasn’t a habit, this was an addiction. It was part of my everyday life. It was also part of my coping mechanism when I just couldn’t handle the daily stress and anxiety. Caffeine and nicotine. But I really…

Fall Fun Ideas to Keep Your Family Outdoors

Fall in the Northeast is such a beautiful time of the year. While I won’t say that it’s my favorite season, it’s definitely up there. Granted, there are only four seasons, but Fall is probably my second favorite if not my favorite sometimes. Especially after moving to Albany. It took me a little while to accept it and really look at the surroundings. But once the leaves start to turn? It is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many things to do in this area aside from leaf peeping though. Here are just a few fall fun ideas to keep your family outdoors.   #advertisement I received compensation from Dr. Scholl’s® to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #CustomFitRelief #DrScholls Of course, my…

Tax Tips for Work at Home Moms

Tax Tips for Work at Home Moms

Taxes are an unfortunate part of life. And before I continue with this post, let me also say: I could have called this tax tips for bloggers. I was almost going to but I want to start getting into the mindset of being a work at home mom. Not that blogging isn’t the bread and butter of what I do (because it is) but because I plan on expanding beyond blogging in 2018. So, with that out of the way, let’s get back to that dreaded topic of taxes. We all know that we have to pay them, but how can those who are self employed and work at home, make the most out of taxes? Today I want to share some tax tips for…

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday Better?

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday Better?

If you should decide to test the waters this year when it comes to shopping on Thanksgiving weekend, you may be wondering when it’s more worth it to shop. Maybe you want to shop on Thanksgiving evening or you may enjoy Black Friday for the sales and experience. Or, maybe you’re like me and can’t wait for Cyber Monday. I love shopping from the comfort of my own home whenever possible, so Cyber Monday has been one of the best things since sliced bread. But which is better when it comes to deals and savings? Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better for shoppers? Let’s take a look. This post makes use of affiliate links Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Everyone seems to have an…

How to Hold on to Hope When It Seems Hopeless

How to Hold on to Hope When It Seems Hopeless

This post is sponsored by Sony and FindYourInfluence but all opinions and personal stories are mine alone. Have you ever had a moment in your life when you wanted to give up? I mean, you knew that you still had to go on existing. Because it was just how it had to be. But with everything else, you were just ready to give up? I’ve been there. Many times over. It was one of the reasons why the song Tin Man by Miranda Lambert really struck a chord with me. I’m a huge fan of the movie, The Wizard of Oz. There are so many themes and I love the music. It’s been a long time favorite movie of mine for many years. In so…