What’s in Your Backpack?
Ah….back to school! It really IS the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year! A time when we are back to schedules, order and routine. I’m hopelessly in love with new school supplies! I love the smell of...
View ArticleTips for Traveling with Your Dog
Although I never thought of myself as a “dog person,” my Max is an official part of our family. He’s like my giant toddler and shadow all rolled into one. That’s why it’s natural that we would want...
View ArticleBack to School Shopping with Boys
Hi. I’m Alexis and I’m a shopaholic. I’ll admit it. My husband will tell anyone who will listen. I’m not looking to go into a program to correct it anytime soon. The act of purchasing something,...
View ArticlePre-Practice Snacks with Ellio’s Pizza!
Thank you Ellio’s Pizza for sponsoring this post. Visit your local retailer to pick up your own Ellio’s Pizza for a pizza night in! My kids’ baseball schedule keeps us pretty busy. Between practices,...
View ArticleFun STEM Enrichment Programs at Zaniac
When I say that Little Ricky is a HUGE fan of science and math, it’s an understatement. He loves anything that has him working with numbers, equations, riddles, and building things. He says that he...
View ArticleMust Have Back to School Wear for Moms
Back to school is a time of renewal. A time for fresh starts. When it comes to shopping for back to school time, most people think about everything for the kids. Backpacks, pencils, pens, notebooks,...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Kids Energized with Nutritious Foods
It always seems like kids have an abundance of energy that we wish we could bottle and take for ourselves. Where do they get it all from? I attribute it to youth…and not having to cook, clean, do the...
View ArticleOutback Steakhouse Gives Back
**Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. All opinions & hunger are all my own.** Outback Steakhouse is one of my family’s favorite places to eat. Not only do we love the...
View ArticleAlfie: an Exhausted Mom’s Best Friend
Disclaimer: I received compensation and an Alfie in exchange for writing this post. As always, all honest opinions and usage are all my own. I love my Max. I never thought I’d be such a dog person...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness Every Month
This post is sponsored by Tree Classics. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Typically, October is the month when we are “aware” of breast cancer. It’s a time when people come together to...
View Article“Mangia” the Easy Way with Bertolli
Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Bertolli Frozen Meals. All thoughts and opinions are my own as always. MANGIA! It’s no secret that I’m pretty exhausted all the time. Between constant trips...
View ArticleWrite a List Everyday and Accomplish More
I’ll be honest, there are periods in my life when I don’t have it all together. You can stop laughing now. Yes, I’ll admit proudly that I’m not “perfect” mom or wife…or human being for that matter....
View ArticleLearning to Pause
For many people, so much of their blood, sweat, and tears have gone into their careers. When it’s time to start a family, they are inevitably faced with a common theme: how can I do it all? I...
View ArticleOpen Water Safety: Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen
This post is sponsored in partnership with Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen Program. All opinions are my own. Living in South Florida, we are surrounded by water. Forget the fact that the Atlantic Ocean...
View ArticleDrunken Cherries
Like many working people, when the weekend rolls around we like to hang out and have a few cocktails with friends. Some of those nights can get a little crazier than others. One night we were playing...
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