This post has been sponsored by #JBFKC but the story is my own.I don't have many warm fuzzy sentimental feelings in my body. There is something, though, that I tend to be attached to - my children's little clothes. Without really realizing what was happening I have stored all my kids clothes from the beginning of having children. As I knew the JBF Lee's Summit sale was coming I decided to take a look at what I had to sell. What did I find when I looked around? 8 big plastic tubs of baby … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Chorizo Burgers
Ground Beef Chorizo Burgers Ingredients11/4 lb grass-fed ground beef 1/2 lb raw chorizo sausage (or grass-fed ground beef) 1 medium onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp coconut oil Curly leaf lettuce 3 medium-size tomatoes, thickly sliced Small dill pickles (optional)InstructionsPreheat grill to medium-high. Combine ground beef, chorizo, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix just until blended. Shape beef mixture into 6 … [Read more...]
Win $500 Tuition Credit to Children of America
Thanks to Children of America for sponsoring today's discussion. All opinions are my own.As parents we want to give the absolute best to our kids. I try to provide my children with a lot of different opportunities and experiences to help mold them into responsible, compassionate, independent and confident people. Children of America schools also want to help create these kinds of learning experiences for our children as well.What is Children of America? The Children of America … [Read more...]
The Adventurer’s Guide to the Mitsubishi Outlander
Thanks to Mitsubishi for providing the brand new 2016 Outlander for my family to use while on vacation in Oregon. All opinions are my own.Oregon definitely has an outdoor adventuring vibe to it, so I felt we fit right in driving the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander while we were there.After spending a week with this car, my husband and I both felt like this was the perfect car for a solo adventurer or a couple seeking a thrill. Let me tell you all about the fantastic features that this car … [Read more...]
Strawberry Granola Dessert Parfait
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerRealMedleys #CollectiveBiasI like to make dessert for my family at least once a week. I think it's fun to have a special treat with the family. The kids get excited and we gather around the table together to eat our treat and talk. Sometimes I'm not in a baking mood, so I try to find quick and easy dessert ideas. When I saw the Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups an idea … [Read more...]
Successful Vacation Snacking
My side of the family has family reunions every other year. This year we traveled to the Oregon coast to visit Cannon Beach. This spot is a special place for my family as this is where we would take our vacations when I was growing up. We'd go to Portland, pick up my Grandmother and head to the coast. Now that I'm grown, my immediate family has been able to visit twice and it's been special.When we are at family reunions all food is free game for everyone. We each bring cereal and snacks to … [Read more...]
Quick $50 Paypal Giveaway
Who likes to win money? Why not RSVP to our twitter party and be entered to win $50 in paypal!! Everyone needs a little extra help during the back to school shopping days. I know I do! Let's get this party started and enter. Tell me what you would buy with your $50? Do you have pets? Our pet furgiveness twitter party is all about helping our pets figure out how to not have an accident in the house or make some big messes! Bounty paper towels is helping us in this twitter party by bringing pet … [Read more...]
Preparing for Our Last Summer Adventure
Today's discussion has been sponsored by Smucker's. All opinions are my own.It's always so sad to see summer come to an end. This year instead of folding, we decided to take one last big family vacation. The Oregon coast is my happy place, as that is where I vacationed as child and so I wanted to share that place with my family. Look how beautiful it is!Knowing I would need to keep my kids happy on a 4 hour plane ride, followed by a 2 hour car ride, I turned to Walmart to be my … [Read more...]
The Best Hotels & Motels To Stay In With Kids
When traveling, knowing the best hotels to stay in with kids is super helpful. Not only will you be able to book a room that will suit your needs, but you'll have a happy family in the process. While not every hotel or motel chain location will be the same, many of these have similar policies across the board. From great free breakfasts and free kids stays to fun play areas these hotels and motels are perfect to book when heading out with your family on your next weekend getaway or … [Read more...]
7 Simple Carry On Luggage Packing Tips
If you want to avoid checking luggage, these simple carry on luggage packing tips will help you to make that much easier to manage. Traveling with just your carry on bag makes it so much easier when you arrive at your destination. Plus you don't have to worry about losing your luggage in between your departure and destination. 7 Simple Carry On Luggage Packing Tips Pack liquids in front pockets. One of the biggest struggles with packing only carry on luggage comes when you have to unload … [Read more...]
What I Wish I’d Known Driving Through Italy
Do you think that navigating our 4-lane freeways and extra wide junctions in the US is difficult? How about driving in the UK, where there's a roundabout every couple of miles, or in Egypt where roads can actually have up to 8 lanes - but no road markings to separate them!Driving abroad is fraught with perils if you're expecting it to be like driving back home. Everywhere has their own laws, which can be very serious - things that might get you let off with a misdemeanour back home can lead … [Read more...]
Paleo Mexican Chicken Skillet
It's Paleo recipe time again! Today we have a Mexican Chicken Skillet. I love a good 1 skillet meal. This one is healthy, pretty easy and delicious! For members of your family that maybe aren't so Paleo this would pair great with a taco shell or tortillas. Mexican Chicken Skillet Ingredients2 Tbsp coconut oil (or use avocado oil) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 11/2 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey or grass-fed beef) 2 Tbsp chili … [Read more...]
How to Make and Can Applesauce
It is rare for me to have enough fruits and vegetables to be able to can them because I do a lot of juicing. Usually my problem is not having enough fruits and vegetables but this was not the case this summer. I was blessed to get a car full of 'deer' apples. Even more than I could possibly juice.I realize that canning is kind of a dead (or at least dying) skill. But I grew up doing it, and want to pass the tradition down to my children. If nothing else, we will have more food to … [Read more...]
Sponsored: Pampering Your Pet
This post has been sponsored by IAMS but all opinons are my own. Having a pet is a lot of responsibility but it is also lots of fun as well as rewarding. Dogs make great companions from the puppy stage clear through adulthood and are often times like additional family members in our homes. One of the best things about pets is that they are still at home with you after the kids have grown up and moved on.From the time they are little until they are full grown adults each stage has it’s own … [Read more...]
Pixels Movie Prize Pack Giveaway
There's nothing like seeing a great movie in a great theater! The new Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime is a wonderful option for movies in a few select market. I happy to be near one of these amazing new theaters.The Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime combines Dolby Atmos, the highest quality immersive sound system, with the dazzling, colorful images of Dolby Vision. The Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime experience also includes guest-favorite elements like comfortable power recliners with seat transducers that … [Read more...]
