This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PetSmart Charities for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Thinking of getting a family pet? 5 Signs your child might be ready for a pet, and tips to get ready for pet adoption. When my son was 2-3 years old he was obsessed with […]
Brookside Chocolates and Creating Memories
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BROOKSIDE Chocolate . All opinions are 100% mine. I’m a very sensory person – food, smells, music, hugs, all help embed fond memories for me. When I think back on my trip to Europe last year, and all the excitement of anticipation, the memory […]
Easy Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s November – finally! October was enough of an excuse to start breaking out the pumpkin recipes, but now that November is here, and the cooler weather has finally hit, I feel more than justified. Many […]
Lobster Rolls, Maine Maritime and Sleep Inn: Day 5 Fall Foliage Driving Tour
Can you believe we are only to day 5 of my New England fall foliage driving tour? We crammed so much into each and every day, that it is truly amazing how much we accomplished in a short amount of time. To get up to speed, you can read about Day 4 here, then you […]
Embassy Suites, Pie and Sailing on Day 4: New England Fall Foliage Driving Tour
Much of day 4 of our New England fall foliage driving tour was spent getting from New Hampshire to Maine. You can read about day 3 here, if you haven’t already. It wasn’t a long drive, but day 3 had us pretty wiped out. Fortunately, we were set up for a very nice stay (comped) […]
Stowe, Vermont and Fall Foliage Driving Tour Day 3
Day 3 of my fall foliage driving tour began perfectly, with an excellent night’s sleep at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort. From the amenities to the location, to the very friendly staff, this was a stay to remember. I was offered a complimentary stay at Stoweflake, and I’m so glad that I was because I may […]
Baking, Donuts and Bridges: Fall Foliage Driving Tour Day 2
Day 1 of my fall foliage driving tour was full of fun, and was truly a great introduction to New England. You can read more about the beginning of my travels, here. Day 2 brought on new adventures and some beautiful sites. We had one little hiccup which required a stop into urgent care, to […]
“Shining it Forward” To Start a Month of Gratitude
I love November! I love the feeling of gratitude that is in the air. From seeing the daily gratitude posts of friends on Facebook, to people just being in a happier, friendlier mood, there is something special about this time of year. This year, I decided that I am going to show my gratitude […]
Self-Sharpening Cutlery with Calphalon Knives
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Calphalon. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Raise your hand if you’ve got a drawer full of dull knives in your kitchen. There’s nothing worse for meal prep than not having good tools. Dull knives […]
Earn Extra Cash Working From Home as a Pet Sitter for Rover.com
As a part of the Mom It Forward network, I am being compensated by Rover to help get the word out about their awesome Pet Sitter program! In our home, our pets are a big part of the family! We just adore our fur-babies and like to make sure that they are well cared […]










