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What is SEO And Why You Should Care

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*This is the beginning of our month long series on SEO.* SEO is one of those topics that everyone talks about, but very few understand. Let's break it down and make it simple, shall we? What does SEO stand for? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. What is SEO? SEO is the process of

{Hair Tutorial} Avocado & Olive Oil

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Do y'all remember when I was talking about trying out an avocado/olive oil treatment on my hair? It's probably been over a month since I tweeted about it, but today I am finally sharing the video with you. My friends Nina from Peace, Love, & Good Food and AP from I Love You More Than Carrots

Feeling Like I Got Nothing

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The last few days I have felt like I have had... nothing to share. Nothing to write about.  Nothing to type. Notta. I just felt like I needed a couple days off.  I got to spend Thursday afternoon with two of my friends, Katie and Amy, and we hung out in the pool all afternoon. It was so much

{Vlog 15} Stop & Smell the Roses

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Welcome to...   You know who's making me smile this week? Another man in my life {and no it's not my hubby or my boys - although they make me smile too}...it's my DAD! If you've been a reader for any amount of time then you know how handy dandy my pops is. He can do just about ANYTHING when it

{Estrea} Body Care Set Giveaway

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I have always been super into beauty products. I love trying out new things and I think it's good to change it up every once in awhile. Recently I had the chance to try out the new Estrea line of lotion. Estrea Hydrating Lotion - BodyEstrea Refreshing  Balm - FootHydrating Cream -

{Makeover} Fireplace Turned Fancy

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The updated living room really makes the fireplace pop! Post coming soon with the new living room details. But for now, travel back in time and see what the living room used to look like pre-fireplace and post fireplace. When we built our house 2.5 years ago I didn't have a vision for the

Truth Be Told…Love Starts in Pre-K

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I knew that the whole "boyfriend/girlfriend" thing started young, but age 4.5...really? That young? I thought I had until at least 8th grade. Must be that rock I've been living under that kept me from realizing that kids fall in love in pre-k. These are the papers that P Man brought home

{Vlog 14} Stop & Smell The Roses

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Welcome to... Is it weird that I'm a little giddy over a bell this week? Possibly. Do not judge. But, honestly, you'll need to watch this vlog to see how my husband can make even a bell romantic.  So let's hear it! What is "ringing your bell" this week? Hehe! If you are interested in

A Weekend of Fun Makes a Mama Tired

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 When life gets exhausting, just drop what you are doing...and close your eyes. Even if it means doing it in the entrance to the kitchen on the floor. Because rest is rest. Kitchen floor or not. And you gotta do what you gotta do. I feel like I had such a wonderful four days off. Off of

Fired? YES!

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I often like to tease my husband because his grammar...phew...it's out there sometimes. He is such a talented writer and blogger, but I usually have to go through his posts and fix a ton of his grammar mistakes. Let's just say...apparently I flunked Grammar 101 too because I suck at editing. I

{Vlog 13} Stop and Smell the Roses

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Welcome to... I hope you all are having a great week! We are busy trying to finish up our adoption paperwork so that we can get our homestudy sent off to the State of IL. Crossing my fingers that by next week we will be done with this phase. Each week of vlogging seems to get easier and easier!