• Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeBetterCookies #CollectiveBias #ChewyCookies​ How do you like your chocolate chip cookies? I would dare to suggest that most people like a crisp but chewy edge with a soft chewy center? This is not always easy to achieve when you’re missing…

  • Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Easter Treat Topping

    This post has been sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Easter is the perfect time to get baking and share treats! These easy chocolate cupcakes are made even better with a topping of your favorite candy. Enhance the Easter celebrations with the value you get from Mars Spring Minis…

  • Building Positive Tablet Habits with National Reading Month

    Building Positive Tablet Habits with National Reading Month

    This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. March is National Reading Month and the perfect time to encourage your kids to read more and find new interests. Although our Fire Kids Edition tablet is fantastic for educational…

  • Steak & Pumpkin Pasties + How to Buy Steak in Bulk & Freeze

    Steak & Pumpkin Pasties + How to Buy Steak in Bulk & Freeze

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepSealSave #CollectiveBias These steak & pumpkin pasties make a perfect grab and go lunch. Designed for convenience, the traditional Cornish pasty is a savory classic. I am only making one substitution and am baking with pumpkin instead of swede… it’s…

  • Fall Flavor Tea Break: Pumpkin Scones & Maple Ginger Tea

    Fall Flavor Tea Break: Pumpkin Scones & Maple Ginger Tea

      This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Fall is officially here, despite what the Arizona desert says! We may still be in triple figure temperatures here in Phoenix but that doesn’t stop us getting into the spirit of Fall. I may not be able to…

  • Glow in the Dark Solar System STEM Craft

    Glow in the Dark Solar System STEM Craft

    This solar system STEM craft project has been so much fun to put together. Between brainstorming how to build it, talking about planets, and the science behind glow-in-the-dark stuff, it’s been quite the educational activity. Plus I found out my daughter is a bit of an expert on space, kids are such sponges for knowledge!…

  • 5 Ways Yogurt Pouches Make Mornings Easier

    5 Ways Yogurt Pouches Make Mornings Easier

    Convenience, organization, and training go into getting three kids to school and daycare on time. It’s the little things that make a big difference in the morning… Don’t underestimate how one small change can save you time and get you to school on time! In partnership with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® I’m sharing how to make mornings…

  • Mom/Daughter Time Within the Busy School Routine

    Mom/Daughter Time Within the Busy School Routine

    This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Snyder’s-Lance Inc, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Pop4Spirit  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV The back to school routine can take some settling into. As our little ones get bigger they become busier too! More homework and after-school activities can mean…

  • How to Make Healthy Back to School Lunches Easy

    How to Make Healthy Back to School Lunches Easy

    This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Sistema ®; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Maintaining momentum for healthy school lunches can be tough. We often start the year with the right intentions and soon get overwhelmed by all the action. There are ways to make healthy back to…

  • Beating the Back to School Mom Chaos

    Beating the Back to School Mom Chaos

    This post is sponsored by Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle and Viva but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s that time of year again… are you looking forward to your kids being entertained all day, or are you terrified of getting back into the swing of that morning routine? Either way, the back-to-school season can…