My Blogging Journey #BehindTheBlogger

I first decided to start this blog to keep track of my pregnancy in 2010. Then when my daughter was actually here, it became hard to keep up. I was in a car accident in 2012, that left me without a vehicle. With no where to go and more time on my hands, I decided to start blogging again. I wanted to join the community of blogging, to find friends since I couldn't go out and hang out with my "real life" friends like I did before.

 
This photo is from 2012.
 
Finding other bloggers, I realized I could start reviewing products and maybe make a little income. I didn't want to sell out though. I wanted to only blog about products/brands that fit my life, since I considered my blog a parenting lifestyle blog. I started on this amazing journey that has led me to so many amazing opportunities and I have met great people along the way.
 

Win a $75 Promo Code to BLINQ.com! Ends 9/7


Welcome to the Back-to-School BLINQ Giveaway
sponsored by BLINQ

It's back to school season and BLINQ.com is here to give you the best deals and prices on laptops, backpacks, clothes, tablets and more! BLINQ works with major retail partners to sell their excess, open box and refurbished inventory of top brands. They offer a huge selection of products like laptops, tools, kitchen appliances, toys, smartphones and more, all up to 70% off retail price! You will find brands like Apple, Samsung, Dell, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, Disney and more-- the list goes on and on!


Enter to WIN a $75 Gymboree Gift Card! Ends 9/4

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Welcome to the Gymboree Back-to-School giveaway!
and sponsored by Gymboree
 
It's back-to-school season and Gymboree is ready to help dress your child to impress! They have cute new girl's collections called: hop'n'roll, Charm Class, Tutu Fun, Happy Harvest, and Everyday Dress up! The new Boys' collections are: hop'n'roll, Hometown Hero, and Happy Harvest.

Enter to WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Ends 8/31

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Although I am sad to see summer go, I am ready for fall. My daughter started back to school and we are in full school mode. I am trying to get use to this five day a week school schedule PLUS she has dance on Monday, so we have been busy-busy. But with all things back-to-school, my favorite thing to do is SHOP! And so I have decided to share my great shopping hauls and then at the bottom is a $25 Amazon gift card giveaway for you to grab some deals of your own!
 
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Back to School Giveaway, Ends 9/3

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Welcome to the “Back to School Giveaway”! This giveaway features some of the best back to school products that have been featured on Karen’s Got Mail. I have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this giveaway!

The Back to School Prize Package Includes -