If you love making your own salt scrubs, then you’re going to love my Red Grapefruit Salt Scrub recipe! This body scrub is so easy to make, and is so much more economical than buying them in stores or online. My red grapefruit body scrub has only 4 ingredients in it! That’s how easy it […]
Grilled Chicken and Rice with Sage Butter Sauce
This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrilledAndReady My Family loves grilled chicken and rice. Which is great! With my big family, I’m always looking for quick, […]
Awe-Inspiring Berber Rugs
It doesn’t take an interior design expert to see how striking Moroccan Berber rugs are. These handcrafted tribal rugs from North Africa are making people look twice all over the globe. It doesn’t matter if you reside in the United Kingdom, in the United States, in Australia or in Hong Kong. The Beni Ourain rug […]
What Do We Do About The Christmas Tree?
Hey Gang! I’m coming directly to you to try to get some advice to help Stephen and I out with a situation that we have. You see, Angela has a problem with touching other people’s things. Mostly things like Pens, Pencils, Markers, Papers, Empty Boxes or Full boxes…just boxes. It’s so annoying and absolutely drives […]
Cast Iron Skillet Pear Tart Recipe
I have been compensated by Immaculate Baking for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. I love baking baking all year long, but especially during the holiday season. I hate making generic pies, so I created my own cast iron skillet pear tart with a caramel sauce inside! This […]
DIY Wine Cork Christmas Tree
The Holiday season is here, which can only mean one thing: Your next great DIY Project! I love making things out of wine corks, and my wine cork Christmas tree is no exception. It’s super easy to make, and you might even have fun emptying those wine bottles to get these corks. However, you can […]
DIY NJ Lottery Ticket Scratch Off Christmas Tree
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Blog Meets Brand for New Jersey Lottery. Blog Meets Brand gave me a stipend to purchase lottery tickets, and are responsible for payment. Christmas is coming upon us fast, and I’m here to give you an amazing idea for a gift: The Gift Of winning! I was […]
The Best Christmas Tree You Need
If you know anything about me at all, then you know that I absolutely LOVE CHRISTMAS! I love everything about it. From lights on the trees, the songs playing on the radio (or my favorite CD’s), the smell of fresh baked goods…it all just puts me in the single most amazing mood that you can […]
Spinach Cheese Tortellini With Italian Sausage
With October being Italian-American heritage month, I felt the need to make a delicious pasta meal. Many of you don’t know, but I am a wonderful mix of Puerto Rican and Italian. Which is why I always have a slight tan throughout the year, and why I’m always craving all of these carbs! Don’t judge […]
Join The #PizzaPandemonium With Papa Johns Pan Pizza!
Once in a while, something super spectacular comes along in life…and this time it’s Papa John’s New Pan Crust Pizza! Now, you might think that I’m little crazy in telling you this, but it’s totally legit. Imagine, a pizza cooked in a deep dish metal pan to where the cheese caramelizes from being cooked against […]
Surviving 13 Days
One wouldn’t think that it would be a great deal to “survive” something for 13 days. That is, until you have to go through something that could be considered one of the biggest emotional roller coasters that you could ever possibly go on. No height requirement needed. This is what recently happened to us. As […]
Opening The Secret Window
Today was the official day that we got to meet Angela’s Doctor for the first time. Together, we opened up the secret window into finding out what makes Angela tick…on a physiological plane. Our secret window officially began opening today. Today…that window has been cracked open. The hinges creaked while trying to open, but the […]
A Road Less Foggy
We’ve been traveling down this road together…all of you have been traveling with us. Is the journey over? No…not by a long shot. However, I remember once when we couldn’t even find a road through all of thick fog that blanketed the air around us. There was a time where it felt like the forces […]
It’s Been A While
So, I owe you all a huge apology because I haven’t written anything new lately in the last few weeks. I had a huge meltdown with my host providers with all of my sites…as all of my sites have been down (for the most part) for almost 2 months. If you had issues in coming […]
The Day I Stopped Blozzing
I know that many of you don’t even know what “Blozzing” is, so I’ll give you the quick definition: To blog while drinking. It started as joke while a bunch of blogging friends of mine and I started having a weekend cocktail and started talking about how we were all trying to catch up on […]
Standing In The SUn
Hello friends and family. It’s been a little over a month since the last time I was able to write anything. I apologize as life has been super busy and chaotic, not with Angela. Life with her has become more and more amazing.In fact, I should make mention that we very seldom use the word […]
A Cup Of Tea
Sometimes, we take for granted the simplest things in life that we can do on our own. We can tie our shoes, take a shower, eat and chew our food, brush our hair, brush our teeth, put on deodorant, go for a walk, and the list can go on and on. There are many things […]
Get Your Kitchen Ready For The Holidays With KitchenAid!
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free If you’re like me, you’re already getting your plans together for all of your holiday cooking, storage, and…the dreaded cleaning. As you know, I have super huge family, and I need […]
5 Tips To Enjoy Papa Johns Pizza This Football Season
The Football season is upon us, and Papa Johns is having fan-tabulous #FanTastyFootball action happening on Twitter! There are so many ways to enjoy football on a sunny brisk day while wearing a football jersey. But no matter what team you’re rooting for, just make sure you have yourself some Papa Johns Pizza by your […]
Easy DIY Halloween Pumpkin Tea Light Decorations
I completely love Halloween, and love trying to come up with easy DIY Halloween pumpkin tea light decorations to do with the kids and to put that extra spice of fun in the house. When I was trying to think of something that’s easy to do with that kids, I broke out my pumpkin orange […]
Free Halloween Party Printable Set
I totally love creating designing for the Holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. This year, I designed a free halloween party printable set for you all to enjoy and share with your friends! The set includes 4 different types of bunting flags, napkin ring holders, and candy bag toppers! Each one is on a different sheet […]
She’s Not A Good Fit
“I’m sorry, but she’s not a good fit.” the program coordinator told me after our visit to a day program. Those words have haunted me since we visited the “facility” almost 2 months ago. I just haven’t had a moment to truly write about it and release it to the world. I’ve been on the […]
Eat Smart Salads Slides In Those Veggies
This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received product samples to facilitate my review. Getting my family to eat veggies can be a super daunting task. They want to take the tiniest bite that they […]
The Pioneer Woman Holiday Dinnerware Set Is Beautiful
Ree Drumond, A.K.A. The Pioneer Woman, has hit a home run with her Holiday Dinnerware & Decor Designs that is now available at Walmart. If you know me, then you know that I’m a total Christmas Freak. I love everything there is about Christmas: the music, the decor, the lights, the food, the cheer, and […]
Lemon & Lavender Essential Oil Sugar Scrub
There’s nothing than a better feeling than using a sugar scrub on your face to get rid of the dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin. But let’s face it: Essential OilSugar scrubs you buy from the store are just so freaking expensive. If you make your own sugar scrub, you at least know what’s […]
21 Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Recipes
I love cookie butter! If you’ve ever been to a Trader Joe’s, then you must have come across their coveted jars of delicious and highly addictive Cookie Butter. This stuff is like crack, and you can eat it right out of the jar on just about anything. I recently introduced my nephews to Cookie Butter […]
25 Milkshake Recipes
These Milkshake recipes are sinfully delicious, and super easy to make! Between Angela and my nephews, I’m always trying to find new treats for them to enjoy. What makes it even easier on me, is that I get to make this in big batches, so I don’t have to worry about having to make them […]
How To Manage School Sports Schedules With Multiple Kids
School sports schedules are the things nightmares are made of for some parents. Especially if you are a single parent having to do all of the drop-off and pickup schedules on your own. I’ve decided to share some of our top tips for how to manage school sports schedules when you have multiple kids. Hopefully, […]
How To Make School Clothes Shopping Easy
School clothes shopping is either tons of fun, or the most dreaded time of the year. Whether your worries are financial, or you have a child that is difficult to fit, school shopping is often a struggle. I have some great tips that will make school clothes shopping much easier to manage, and will have […]
The Busy Mom’s Guide For Back To School
Being a busy mom or dad, or uncle, can mean your daily schedule is over the top. This is especially true during the busy back to school season. Since I understand all about how much goes into getting kids out of the house and to school each day without having a meltdown, I thought I […]
How To Save Money On School Supplies
If you are wondering how to save money on school supplies, we have tons of experience in savings. I am excited to share with you some classic tips, as well as some fun new things that help you save this year on everything from pens and pencils, to the clothing and uniforms your kids will […]
No Bake Cookie Bar Recipe
This is a sponsored post for Acorn Influence, LLC. on behalf of LARA Nut Butters & Costco. All opinions and words are my own. As much as I would love to, I don’t always have the extra time in a day to bake cookies for Angela and my nephews. It’s already filled with trying to […]
Milk’s Favorite Cookie Just Upped The Ante
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of OREO Cookies. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own. When I get asked to go somewhere that involves food, you can almost be guaranteed that I will be there. Whether I’m getting […]
Best Educational Apps That Help Students With Homework
I am always on the lookout for great educational apps, especially ones that kids can use with homework or to keep their brains stimulated outside the classroom. It can be tough to keep them focused when they want to be on their phones or tablets all the time. My best solution is to download some […]
Setting A Functional Bedtime Routine For Back To School
Do your kids struggle with a bad attitude because they didn’t get enough sleep? Setting a functional bedtime routine for back to school is a must. It can be tough, but there are a few basic tips that make it much easier to manage, and still keep your kids happy in the process. Setting A […]
Ways To Simplify Your Morning Routine For School
There are so many ways that you can simply your morning routine for school, and not have a total meltdown. Whether you have a diva that likes to change clothes a dozen times, or a grumpy bottom that is hard to get out of bed, the morning routine can be troublesome. That’s why we have […]
Best Ways To Find College Tuition Assistance
If your kids are in their later high school years, or entering college, you may be thinking about college tuition assistance. Since college education isn’t getting any cheaper, almost every student leaving high school and going to a college is now seeking some kind of tuition assistance. Whether you are looking for grants, loans, or […]