I have a very active family! We're not at the gym everyday (I try to go a few times a week) but we are always on the go and shuttling our kids to sports venues, after-school practices and/or games and spending our weekends outside. My husband & I have purchased energy drinks very scarcely over the years. Although I don't have a problem with energy per say, with energy drinks being a newer product (in the last 10 years) I also don't know the long term side effects it will have on me or my Continue Reading
Good Fat, Bad Fat and Avocados – Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe #saboreaunohoy {ad}
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Hass Avocado Board. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Growing up with several members of my family who suffer from diabetes, I learned a lot about healthy carbs, fiber rich foods, eating heart health and "good fats". You hear the term "good fats" fairly regularly but what are they and how can they improve your diet? Food containing monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats such as avocados, almonds, olives Continue Reading
Looking for an Easy P.M-A.M Transition? Bedtime Routine Checklist Printable #FuelforSchool {ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FuelForSchool #CollectiveBias I can almost hear my mom, "!Tiempo para la cama!". Every night before school we had to be prepared for school the next day before bedtime. There was zero fussing in the morning. No whining, complaining or crying before we left for school in the morning. It's not just because we knew better, but it's due to having the proper bedtime routine and morning Continue Reading
Shop & Give Back with Campbell’s Labels for Education® Program #1Millon4Edu #CollectiveBias {ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #1Millon4Edu #CollectiveBias Educar es como intentar mantener 35 corchos bajo el agua al mismo tiempo - Mark Twain Educating is like trying to hold 35 corks under water at the same time - Mark Twain I spent half my childhood in Los Angeles area and then in a small rural school system in Southeast Louisiana. Both had one common denominator - budget restrictions. I suppose all Continue Reading
How to Make a DIY Ice Cream Cake w/ Blue Bunny Ice Cream #SunsOutSpoonsOut #CollectiveBias {Ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SunsOutSpoonsOut #CollectiveBias Summer always reminds me of my childhood. Playing outside with my friends, riding bikes, walking to our local community pool and enjoying the sun and freedom that summer allotted us. Back in April, I left my full-time job outside the home to spend more time with my family. My kids are getting older (one starting junior high & one starting high Continue Reading
Strawberry Banana Paletas Recipe – How to Make Frozen Fruit Pops {Ad} #DOLEcioso
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and DolePackaged Foods. However, all opinions expressed are my own Nothing says summertime like frozen ice pops! When I was little, our Southern California neighborhood was filled with local paleta cart vendors. Everyday we would hear vendors chiming their bells and shouting "Paletas, Paletas". If I remember correctly, we paid $2.00 for a single paleta, but the fruity flavors is exactly what we needed to beat the Californian Continue Reading
Atlanta Family Attractions: Go Wild at Zoo Atlanta & The Georgia Aquarium #BayouTravel
It's HOT in Atlanta especially this time of year but that doesn't deter many tourists that travel every summer! During my stay in the Peach State, I was able to mingle with other tourists like myself and visit several amazing Atlanta attractions. I've already told you about my trip to the World of Coca-Cola Museum and Stone Mountain Park but this post I would like to dedicate specifically to my two family favorite stops: The Atlanta Zoo & the Georgia Aquarium. Having my love for animals Continue Reading
Sleepover Fun with M&M’s® + Free Printable Slumber Party Invites #ShareFunshine #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias Hosting a slumber party is always a blast for the kids but for the Mom it takes a good bit of prep work to prepare for an upcoming sleepover. Having one child spend the night is fairly easy but adding additional children is a different animal! My daughter is almost 15 years old and has been to her fair share of sleepovers at her friends house. But Continue Reading
Quick Weekend Meal with Cheesy Italian Shells Hamburger Helper® #SaveonHelper #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hamburger Helper® . The opinions and text are all mine. I love the weekends! It seems like every weekend I make plan for some family fun but I always forget that I have teenagers. My daughter is notorious for making plans with her friends and failing to clue me in until the last minute. Sometimes she has friends spending the night at our place, other days she's out and about with her friends at their houses. So I Continue Reading
Celebrate National Hamburger Month with Hamburger Helper® #SaveonHelper #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hamburger Helper® . The opinions and text are all mine. We like to joke with my mom that she's not much of a cook, but when I was younger Mom was "creative" in the kitchen. I'm not saying dinner wasn't good, it was affordable. Mom and I used to go grocery shopping together. She had the list and money of course while I helped her price check and match coupons. Luckily my brother and I had hearty appetites and ate Continue Reading
Tasting Tallahassee – 6 Must Try Food Experiences in Tallahassee #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Earlier this month, Tallahassee took me to a many wonderful museums and attractions. I visited some of Florida's finest museums that were bursting with rich history, and was transported back in time to experience some amazing historical artifacts with my own two eyes during my 4 day stay. As much as I loved visiting each historic destination on my itinerary, another part of my trip that I haven't gotten the chance to fill my readers in on yet were some of the delightful eateries I was able to Continue Reading
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Anniversary Dinner -Broussard’s Restaurant New Orleans #NOWFE #BayouTravel
My cup runneth over.... Every May my calendar explodes, but there is always room for lunch with friends. By friends, I mean new friends, amazing food and flavorful wine. That's exactly how I felt at the Barefoot Wines & Bubbly Anniversary luncheon at Broussard's Restaurant. For the last 10 years Barefoot Wines has been annual sponsor of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. As winemaker Jennifer Wall mentioned, Barefoot Wines is not only about wine....it's about the experience. The Continue Reading