BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes Week 2 | Enter to #WIN $1000 | #BMOScavengerHunt

This post brought to you by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. All opinions are 100% mine. Starting a new job can be an intimidating experience. One of my most memorable new job experiences was when I was 16. I received a phone call regarding my recent application at a fast food joint at the local mall. To my surprise the manager asked if I would mind having my interview over phone. I was more than willing... I didn’t have a car, the mall was a … [Read more...]

BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt Week 1 | Enter to #WIN up to $2000 | #BMOScavengerHunt

Brought to you by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. All opinions are 100% mine. I still vividly remember the moment I told my husband we were expecting our first baby. The pregnancy wasn’t planned, we were still in college, we were very poor and still very young (19 and 22). We both had always discussed having children and we knew it was going to happen some day... our some day just came a little sooner than expected. My sweet … [Read more...]

Now Resorts & Spas | #WIN a Vacation! | #ResortEscape

This post brought to you by Now Resorts & Spas. All opinions are 100% mine. Our family has taken many different types of vacations, and hands down our favorite has been all-inclusive destinations. We have found that we are able to relax and just enjoy the here and now when we don’t have to worry about how much each meal or activity is costing us. The planning has been done... the time to enjoy is now. I recently was made aware of … [Read more...]

embarK12 Online Pre-K Program

This post brought to you by K12, the leader in online education. All opinions are 100% mine. As a fourth time parent (and elementary school teacher turned SAHM), I have a good idea of where my children need to be developmentally before heading off the Kindergarten. My first three children I just sort of used the “wing it” method, hoping in the end they had the base knowledge they needed to be successful in school. With Ethan, the “wing it” … [Read more...]

Finally An Affordable Formula Choice | Parent’s Choice

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s been several years now since I’ve had to worry about feeding a newborn. My first choice had always been breast feeding, but there was a time in two of my four children’s lives that I needed to turn to formula. The prices on the leading brands scared me then, seeing them at my local Walmart the other night put me into a panic attack! Fortunately there are more choices than … [Read more...]

SIMPLY RIGHT™ Infant Formula

This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. As a mom, I often worry about giving my children what is best for them. When my first born started to self wean at 6 months I was frantic looking for the best formula for her. I had planned to nurse her until she was ready for cow milk (around 1 year old) and I didn’t know where to begin. Pumping was out of the question because I just couldn’t express enough... and I was young … [Read more...]

Pei Wei Asian Diner New Offerings

This post brought to you by Pei Wei Asian Diner. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I have been trying to make a point of making time for date night lately. Date night usually includes dinner out ... which means no kitchen time for the Mom (yeah!). When asked where I want to eat, typically an Asian restaurant tumbles out of my mouth. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. I was pleased to hear that Pei Wei Asian Diner … [Read more...]

Quaker Soft Baked Bars | The Fuel You NEED The Flavor You WANT

This post brought to you by Quaker Oats. All opinions are 100% mine. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That is why we try to make sure everyone puts wholesome food into their bellies before heading out the door. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to sit down for breakfast though. Quaker heard our cries! NEW Quaker Soft Baked Bar help provide the FUEL you need with the FLAVOR you want! This … [Read more...]

Walgreens & Express Scripts | How Will YOU Be Effected?

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. Walgreens and Express Scripts… How Will YOU Be Effected?   Are you part of the Express Scripts prescription network?   It’s easy to check. Flip over your prescription card. If it says Express Scripts, this information may be of importance to you. Still not sure? Check with your local Walgreens pharmacist and they can find out for you. Walgreens and … [Read more...]

Olive Oil Taste Testing with Carapelli

This post brought to you by Carapelli. All opinions are 100% mine. Several months ago I was on a mission. We had recently visited a local Italian restaurant and I wanted to duplicate their dip for their bread. Our family had devoured it and I wanted to surprise them. I bought the cheapest olive oil on the shelf and proceeded with my masterpiece. I learned the hard way…. there is olive oil and there is premium olive oil. The taste is the … [Read more...]