Wordless Wednesday {Brody’s Kindergarten Graduation}

Brody Kindergarten Graduation

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Don’t Forget Dessert!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Private Selection for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.   It’s no secret that dessert is my favorite part of any meal!  There are very few times that I pass on dessert and that is usually only because it’s ice cream and I can’t have it.   Cake is on of my favorites and its followed closely pie and cookies.  Since baking is one of my favorite hobbies, I prefer to have homemade desserts.   Since I am a mom and life is sometimes hectic I don’t always have time.  The bakery aisle at my local Dillon’s is my go to for desserts when I just don’t have the time or energy to bake.  What is your favorite go to for those times you need a quick and … [Read more...]

What Do I Want To Be?

Earlier tonight I was talking with Zander and I asked him what he wants to be when he grows up.   He thought about it for a minute and instead of answering the question, he turned around and asked me the exact same question.   Without even thinking about it I answered that I wanted  be a good mommy.  He looked at me and laughed.   That laugh made me nervous!  He then told me that I was a great mommy but being a mommy doesn't count.   He went on to explain that he thought I had a career goal in mind when I went back to college last fall.  Here is where I had to be honest.   When I started school last fall I just wanted to take a couple of classes because I thought they'd be fun.   In that time I learned to design houses using Chief … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Zoo Field Trip

Giraffe

These photos were taken at Sedgwick County Zoo on a recent field trip. … [Read more...]

Fast Metabolism Diet Party

The Fast Metabolism Diet

I don't know many people who aren't concerned with their weight.  Most everyone I know I feels that they weight too much and want to change that.   I also happen to know a few people that can't seem to gain weight no matter what they eat.   I'm definitely in the first group!   While my weight has stayed pretty constant within 10 pounds for the past couple of years, I'm ready to see the number on the scale go even lower.   I was excited when I learned that I would be hosting a Mommy party for The Fast Metabolism Diet book.  During our party we sampled recipes from the book.   The hands down favorite of everyone in attendance was the Watermelon Smoothie from Phase 1.   I have a feeling I will be making that a lot this summer!   My … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday {Anniversary Fun}

Anniverysary Fun

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New FTC Disclosure Requirements

I'm sure you have noticed the image above on some of my most recent posts.   The FTC has decided that a disclosure at the bottom of each post isn't enough.  I now have to make it clear at the beginning of each post as well as have my usual disclosure at the bottom.   I will be using the simple image above to let you know that it is a sponsored post.   I will let you know if it is a post that has been paid, contains affiliate links or I received products in exchange for.  Below I will explain the buttons I will be using so that I can meet the new FTC disclosure requirements.   Affiliate links -  If you see this displayed in the image at the top of a post that means you will be taken to a shopping page with a special link that is … [Read more...]