I partnered with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Holiday Gift Guide.



When giving a gift to someone, we try to give a gift that will fit their personality and something they will treasure as well. I have collaborated with The Hopping Bloggers to bring you a list of Trendy Gift Ideas for Her and we believe there is truly something for everyone on this list. We have created a list that is perfect if you are looking for ideas for your wife, your grown daughter, or even your squad. There is also a wide range of products and you're sure to find one that will fit any budget.

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I have been a fan of ABCmouse.com since 2012. Recently I contacted them about adding their program in my Annual Holiday Gift Guide because I love giving the gift of fun education to my children.

ABCmouse.com is an early learning software developed by Age of Learning, Inc. for the purpose of using technology to educate children through a full online curriculum. The current program will benefit children ages two through second grade with curriculum created by a board of teachers and educational experts from a variety of fields including science and history.

When it comes to the holidays, I love getting in the spirit. Between decorating, sending out holiday cards, attending activities, baking Santa cookies, creating memorable craft gifts, drinking hot cocoa by a warm fire, or dressing festively - I love everything that the holidays bring. This is a list I have compiled with a little bit of everything to enjoy the holidays.

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I partnered with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Holiday Gift Guide.

If you are like me, then you have trouble finding something to buy for the guy in your life. I never know what to get! For our Annual Holiday Gift Guide, I have joined forces with some amazing bloggers to bring you the ultimate gift giving ideas. We will be featuring Gifts for Her, Kids, Family, Geeks, and a Little Bit of Everything, but this featurette is all about HIM! This year get the guy in your life something he needs and will use. This list includes types of gifts for every type of guy and others as well.

Enter to win (1) NetChef NC820 Digital Kitchen Assistant

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We all spend so much time in the kitchen, don't we? Cooking, talking, listening to music or podcasts. Now you can streamline all your needs into one device. Listen to Pandora, or I Heart Radio, have your own photos scroll throughout the day on the screen. Grab hundreds of recipes that are pre-loaded on the device or off of sites like Pinterest, AllRecipe.com or Epicurious.com

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Are you finished your Halloween shopping yet? Today over at Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Janessa is sharing her tips to save the most money on all your fall purchases -- from candy, to costumes, to pumpkin puree and turkeys -- these tips will save you lots of money!

Since my husband has been losing weight and taking better care of himself, he has been feeling better and wants to show that. He has been exploring more wardrobe options, but he doesn't want to sacrifice comfort.

When Sweat Tailor set out to create the perfect pair of pant, it had to combine style and comfort without sacrificing any part of it. That's why it makes a great gift for the guy in your life whether they are already stylish or you would like them to be more stylish. My husband says these clothes are very comfortable.

It is getting that time of year! Holiday Gift Guide season. Today I'm bringing you a brand that I have  worked with me in the past and absolutely love!

Lottie, Finn and Friends are inspired by real kids. Arklu believes that childhood should be an inclusive place where every child belongs regardless of gender, ethnicity, or ability and aim to reflect that in their collection.

To, date - six of the Lottie products to date have been inspired by ideas from real children!

It's that time of year again! Tons of family get-togethers and maybe even house guests. I don't know about you, but when I know family is coming over, I like to make sure everything is as clean as it could possibly be. These are all items that I personally own that make my house inviting with cleanliness for the holidays (and all year long).

I am very excited to share that this Halloween weekend, Friday, October 27th – Tuesday, October 31st, you can celebrate the Halloween holiday with Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more as Disney’s beloved classic THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS returns for a limited engagement exclusively in over 300 Regal cinemas locations nationwide!

Tickets are now on sale at select Regal theaters. Participating theaters include locations in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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With the Holidays quickly approaching, I don't know about you but I have been thinking about what gifts I want to give. And my go-to gift for friends, other moms, or the Hubby has always been wine. I recently had the opportunity to review a few wines from Winc.com with the Hubby. We were very impressed.


I have tried a few different brands and types of wines, but finding what I like can be difficult. Winc is not your traditional wine club: they are a direct-distribution global wine company that personalizes the entire wine experience. They are perfecting how wine is made, distributed, perceived, and purchased. I have never been a sweet wine drinker. That's what I love about Winc. They personalize your wines based on your tastes called the Palate Profile quiz. They ask you questions like, "How do you like your coffee?", "How do you feel about salt?", "Do you like citrus?", etc. It then will recommend wines based on your profile, but you can then select different ones if you'd like.

I have been trying to make more time for myself. It has been getting a little easier now that my kids are getting a little older. When my kids were babies, I kind of lost myself a little. I love makeup and dressing up. I also think it is important to not only make sure you take care of yourself, but spoil yourself a little when you're a mom because you do deserve it.

If you are like me, then you don't have time to keep reapplying your makeup all day long, but traditional lip sticks and glosses tend to fade throughout the day, like when you drink your morning cup of coffee. I recently had the opportunity to try out LipSense color and gloss thanks to RedGateBeauty.

I don't know about your kids, but mine have enough toys. We have a playroom full and now they are starting to take over their bedrooms and this is after donating a ton! I honestly don't know how they get so many; we are just very fortunate to have a lot of people in our lives that buy for them. But I have been thinking of moving to something different this year instead of toys. What if there was a way to help them learn to invest instead of cluttering our home with more stuff they don't need?

I have been trying to teach my daughter about earning her own money. Right now in the US, only 7 states require high school students to pass a basic finance test in order to graduate. The lack of financial education in schools are the major reason young Americans aren’t prepared to invest in their futures. But 89% of parents say tying allowance to chores is good training for the real world.

This post is sponsored by TreeRing Memories. All opinions are my own.

So the mommy guilt is real in our house. Like seriously. My daughter has a beautifully detailed and decorated baby book filled with her firsts down to the exact day included with a picture. Pictures? Yeah I use to print TONS when she was a baby. But my son? I take a ton, but they aren't printed out and his baby book is only half filled because I never wrote stuff down. But I have found a cool app that helps eliminate "mommy/daddy guilt" - we all get so busy and although we snap a ton of pictures of our kiddos, it's often hard to compile them into memory books for them to look back on. TreeRing Memories helps remedy this issue.

TreeRing Memories focuses on helping moms with three specific problems:

If you haven't purchase a Degustabox yet, maybe this month's will change your mind. I have been reviewing this foodie subscription box for a year now and I love all of the products I have discovered along the way. This month had some of my favorites again and don't forget new subscribers can get their first box for only $9.99 which includes a free gift and free shipping. This month's box was a movie night theme.


First, what is Degustabox? Degustabox is an on-line food subscription service that delivers a monthly surprise box containing the latest and best products, from small and big brands alike, to the homes of the consumer: saving time and money. You can cancel anytime.

Every year we take a family vacation to Panama City Beach, FL for Fall Break. Our schools are on a year round schedule so our summers are shorter, we go to school earlier, but we get more breaks during the year. It has been this way since I have been in high school. This year was different though although the break was moved back to September, we were worried about Hurricane Irma the entire week before.

Anyways, we go with my husband's entire family. We decided a few years ago that we each need to get our own condos (at The Summit found through vrbo.com) in the same building instead of sharing one huge condo. That way each individual family can have their own space or do their own thing while we still get to spend time together. This was the best year for my family. And I want to share why I think it was the best so far.

Did you know October is National Vegetarian Awareness month? Going meatless on occasion can seriously help cut your budget. These recipes are some favorite Lightlife and Nasoya original recipes. What I love about them is that they are perfect for both loyal vegetarians and meat-eaters looking to switch up their recipe repertoire – celebrate National Vegetarian Awareness month with delicious and easy ideas for every meal of the day.




Here's TEN Fall Recipes for National Vegetarian Awareness Month:

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own.

I have always loved a good deal and one of my favorite places to shop is Publix because they always have the best BOGO prices! NOW through October 11th, you can score BOGO savings on RAGÚ! I love RAGÚ products because they are so versatile and make meal time so much easier, plus I know I am making something my family will enjoy. Besides traditional pasta recipes, I am a fan of Alfredo Stuffed Chicken, but in our house - game time means family time.

Today I want to share a super easy recipe. Alfredo Buffalo Chicken Dip made with RAGÚ Family Size Cheese Creations Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce and only THREE other ingredients! RAGÚ Classic Alfredo is a thick, creamy Alfredo sauce made with real cheese and fresh cream and packed with Parmesan and Romano cheeses so it is bursting with cheese flavor! You can get it in 16 oz. and 21.5 oz. jars. My husband said this was not only a unique twist on a traditional recipe, but a very yummy take too!