Great Midwest Family Vacation Town {Branson, MO}

I recently traveled to Branson, Missouri with a few other bloggers on a trip with US Family Guide courtesy of Branson Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. What was supposed to be a mom/daughter trip ended up being more of a family trip but in a way I’m glad the boys could come with because that … Read more

Pumpkin Pie Dip {Recipe}

Ingredients: 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 tablespoons of agave nectar 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar 21/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon of grated … Read more

Make Money Online With Swagbucks {70 Bonus Sign-Up Points}

There is nothing better than earning money doing things you already do, like searching the internet. I’m partnering with Swagbucks to share about a great way you can earn money online. I use Swagbucks when I have to search {instead of Google} and I have earned over $100 in gift cards to Target just by … Read more

Fall Pictures {Taken By Mommy}

While we were on our picnic the other day I wanted to take some pictures of the boys since I actually had my nice camera and not just my phone. I haven’t touched up the photos, just posting the raw images. I think they came out pretty good considering I don’t have much experience taking … Read more

GeoSafari Jr. Animal Eye Viewers For Kids {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received a set of Animal Eye Viewers to review. All thoughts are my own.) Have a child who is really into animals? Or maybe one who wants to know everything about everything? If so, they will love GeoSafari Jr.’s Animal Eye Viewers from Educational Insights! These viewers let them see the world through an … Read more

Hearts For Home Blog Hop #36

Welcome to the Hearts for Home Blog Hop! I am joining a great group of ladies and each Thursday we want you to share your favorite post about anything that shows your heart is for your home: homeschooling, homemaking, parenting, marriage, faith, family, crafts, etc. For those of you that aren’t bloggers I am glad you … Read more

A Christmas Gift For Moms & Kids In Kenya

I know, I know…it’s still September and you probably aren’t thinking about Christmas yet but I am. I am honored to join in on a special project with {in}courage to raise money for Mercy House in Kenya. The reason we are starting early? We have a goal to raise $74,000 by Christmas 2013. We’ve fallen … Read more

First Swim Lessons At Goldfish Swim School

(Disclosure: My boys are receiving free lessons at Goldfish Swim School but all thoughts are my own.) My boys started swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School last week. I was really excited to check out the facilities and get the boys back in the water swimming. Goldfish Swim School is definitely a happy place to … Read more