This is a sponsored post, which means I was given a free product and/or compensated for it. It contains a review of a book called The Gift Giver, and the opinions are all my own. I also have included my affiliate links, so if you choose to make a purchase, a little money, at no additional cost to you, will help me keep up my blog. Countdown to Savings I know. I know. It's … [Read more...]
Saving Money Online for the Holidays
This post has not been sponsored, however, it does contain affiliate links, as well as a product I was given for a giveaway. Saving Money Remember when I said I was getting Back to Basics here on the blog? Well, saving money is pretty basic to me. I even did a series about it called Money-Saving Mondays (before I started my Micro Preemie Series.) Saving money is a daily part … [Read more...]
I lost 30 pounds and I’m keeping it off
30 Pounds Down I lost 30 pounds! If you've been reading the blog, you know that I started on my healthy eating and exercise plan back in May. That means I'm on month 5!!! I wanted to lose weight, feel better, improve my health, and get in better shape. The plan is working! I've officially lost 30 pounds (even after eating and with all my clothes on the scale … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for School
In a little over a week, I will have a kindergartener! What?! I still can't believe it. I actually think I'm still a little bit in denial. We got his bus schedule, his teacher assignment, and his school supply list. We also get to go meet his teacher the day before, and they get their school pictures taken that day. It seemed a little strange to me at first, but is a really … [Read more...]
Summer Bucket List
With Summer already half over, I figured it was time to get working on our Bucket List. I realize I already made a list of goals for July, and I will be making one for August, but a Bucket List is different. It's a bunch of fun things we want to do. It's not about improving, increasing, or organizing anything. Just plain fun. So, here's a list I came up with. I'm not … [Read more...]