Alicia Marie 
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. I love sharing Christmas gift ideas with my readers every year and this is one that I’ve recommended numerous times before. A locket from Pictures on Gold is the perfect gift for mom, your significant other, grandma, or anyone else who wants to carry … Read more
Thanks to the Quad Cities for hosting my family this summer. It was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise difficult season and I’m grateful for the memories made while we explored a new area. I’ve lived in the Chicago area most of my life and had never traveled to the Quad Cities … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. 2.2 billion people lack access to safe and reliable water. “Mom, that can’t be true!” my 12 year old exclaimed after he learned this fact at The Global Water Center’s® Mobile Discovery Center this past weekend. Living in the United States, with access to … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. I can’t believe it’s almost October! You may have noticed my absence here on the blog and I apologize but I had to step away briefly. The past few months have been a blur and I’ve found myself really struggling. I have went through … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. One of my favorite ways to spend a summer day is in the water. Whether it’s going swimming at our local community pool or heading to a nearby lake for the day, cooling off in the water is the best way to escape the … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. If you are still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, or dad has a birthday coming up, you are in the right place because today I’m sharing gift ideas for dads such as a unique giraffe tracking bracelet for dads who love animals! I … Read more
Thanks to Arm & Hammer for sponsoring this post. Yesterday I took my three children strawberry picking at a farm in Northern Illinois. As we sat there picking the sweet berries and putting them in the bucket, my two year old started taking some out and biting into them. As strawberry juice ran down her … Read more
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. The kitchen is a hard room to keep smelling fresh! From the trash to the smells of garlic from dinner, there are always a multitude of unpleasant smells in the kitchen. Since it’s one of the busiest rooms in our home this is definitely … Read more