Alicia Marie 
I am excited to start co-hosting 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 … Read more
The other day I went to a PTA meeting at Jacob’s new public elementary school. As I was sitting in the gym listening to the PTA president talk about the new fundraiser our school was doing I looked over and saw a large advertisement for CoverGirl on the wall. I thought it was odd because … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a gift card to shop at Gordmans but all thoughts are my own.) This weekend I went shopping at Gordmans, a store that sells name-brand, on-trend fashion, home décor, gifts and more at 60% off department and specialty store prices. As a bargain hunter I was excited to see what deals I could … Read more
To help celebrate Grandparent’s Day this year Paper Coterie has created the perfect free printable. With an area for your child’s artwork and a fill in the blank portion, this year’s gift will be one from the heart. Just download, print, and have your children create a one of a kind keepsake. Head on over to Paper … Read more
Luke loves wearing these sunglasses and wanted me to take a picture :)
One of my favorite Fall activities is to take the boys on a nature walk and collect leaves that we normally turn into leaf collages. I want to do something different this Fall so I searched online for some other ways to use the leaves we collect and other leaf themed activities and crafts that … Read more
(Disclosure: I am taking part in the Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-off. I was compensated for posting and received free products but thoughts are my own.) Looking for the perfect Fall soup? Try this delicious steak and bean pasta soup for a hearty meal. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 diced sweet onion 1 tablespoon … Read more
About a month ago I shared how Quaker fuels my family and is a great way to start the day. I recently learned that Jamba Juice now offers Quaker-branded whole grain boosts in their smoothies so people who drink their smoothies can get a boost of whole grains throughout the day. One Quaker-boost in a delicious, … Read more