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How Your Family Can Get Involved and Give Back This Holiday Season

December 3, 2019

Navigating the Holidays With Kids

December 2, 2019

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November 27, 2019

Ice Skating in the Smoky Mountains: Why You Should Go & How To Prepare Your Children

November 21, 2019 in Travel
We have always encouraged our kids to step out of their comfort zone. While it’s not always easy, we have only ever asked that they give something a try at least once, before completely writing it off. Whether it is an instrument, hobby, sport, etc; it makes no difference. This past weekend we headed to…
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Staying Prepared for the Future

November 19, 2019 in Managing Your Home
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Nationwide. Finances can be difficult to manage if you are overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. However, when you combine finances & parenting, that can be even more difficult if you aren’t quite prepared or when life hands you the impossible.  If you grew up…
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Starting A New Holiday Tradition

November 15, 2019 in Lifestyle
This post is sponsored by McCormick®, however, all opinions are my own. As adults and as parents it can seem like we’re so far from our childhoods, however, some of my favorite memories as a kid, include me waking up early on holidays eagerly anticipating the arrival of our family members coming from out of…
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21 Cool Holiday Activities Your Teen Will Love

November 14, 2019 in Kid's Activities
When my daughter turned fifteen, I knew that everything would change. From her body to her taste in music and movies to how she even wanted to celebrate holidays with (well without) the family. Having four kids who are not relatively close in age can be a lot of fun, but it can also be…
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Apple TV+ Shows That Are Binge-Worthy

November 9, 2019 in Entertainment
We are just a few days away from the HUGE release of Disney+ and since we have all had two weeks to gather ourselves together and get to know Apple TV+ a little better, I decided to do a roundup of the best that the new Apple TV+. Apple TV+ Current Launch Lineup The Morning…
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Dealing with Overnight Flight Delays with Children

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After being caught in the American Airlines debacle a few weeks ago at the Charlotte airport, I decided to write about our experience. For some, getting caught in an airport delay can be a nightmare. Especially when you’re on a time crunch. Lucky for us, we were just heading to Boston to meet the movers…
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There’s No Love On This Earth, Like The Love Of A Toddler

November 8, 2019 in Motherhood
My oldest is teenager, and my second oldest is on his way to becoming a tween. This realization has caused me to reflect on just how fast children grow up right before your eyes.  It’s true, you have to relish in every moment, even if the moments aren’t that great. But it’s those not so great…
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A Letter to my Third-Grade Teacher; Your Racist Ways May Have Paused Me But It Did Not Deter Me

November 6, 2019 in Grace
Maybe to you, 1991 seems almost like a lifetime ago, but for me, it’s been a stark reminder as to how the education system continually fails black students. I was no more than 8 years old, but you were my first experience with racism. You were the one who taught me that just because someone…
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20 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Their Kids

November 5, 2019 in Family, Fatherhood
There is no doubt that kids absolutely love to spend time with their dads. Dads are often seen as the fun, easy going, let-them-do-whatever-they-want type. In our family, mom is with the kids most of the time. So, when I get home from work, I try my hardest to alleviate the amount of work she…
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La Hacienda Atlanta: Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family

November 3, 2019 in Family & Life, Restaurant Explorers, Travel
During a recent work trip to Atlanta, we stopped by a restaurant we just so happened to pass while looking around. La Hacienda in Atlanta is definitely going to be one of our go-to places when we return later this month. If you have not been yet, I highly recommend going! There is plenty of…
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Instagram post 2197516168725821056_4152450831 #ad Do you make giving back a family affair? You can make giving a family affair for your children by including them in the process of deciding how your family can give back during the holidays. It’s also important that kids know why they are doing it and not just going through the motions. Young children may not fully understand, but they will understand that they are helping (and at a young age they always want to be helpful as much as possible). One way we decided to give this holiday season was by supporting the @theuso.

The USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.  During the holidays, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home; this means they are missing precious moments and favorite traditions.

In the spirit of wanting to connect service memebers and their families during the holidays, the USO asks all military supporters to join in as a Force Behind the Forces®. The USO Wishbook helps to deliver care packages that provide comforts of home, prepare warm meals, bring entertainment tours to troops to boost morale and provide technology that enables connections to family and friends. For more information and to find out how, head over to the blog. Link is in my bio! .
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What plans do you have for the weekend? It’s Wednesday and I’m lookin forward to being able to relax. Tonight I’m trying out @barre3columbia for the first time, so that should be very interesting 😅 Lord help this out of shape body of mine 😩🤣
Instagram post 2196036808068237333_4152450831 #ad Having friends over for a gathering is what the holidays are all about for us! We love celebrating with the ones we love and being able to have them celebrate and show our love is what keeps us going! My husband loves making Swedish Meatballs using Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. @Campbell’s is the real ingredient families like ours count on to warm up the moment, whether we are enjoying a cozy night with soup or creating a family favorite recipe! #joynightin #campbells Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/2Pfvemu
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Instagram post 2194548841638189362_4152450831 I love having people over during the holidays as much as possible. (Ad)The last two months of the year allow us to really catch up with family and friends who are FINALLY able to get time off to visit. 
A plumbing disaster would be worst thing that could happen when company is over; but you know Murphy’s Law; whatever can happen will happen. 
Guess what? Last week sh*t happened, and was nothing short of embarassing! Because I want to save you the same embarrassment I had, I’ve partnered with Mr. Rooter to help ensure that you don’t encounter the same embarrassing plumbing mishap I did! Here are a few DIY plumbing tips to help you during the holidays:

Toilets: Make sure the bathroom is stocked with extra TP, soap, and a candle to eliminate unwanted smells. Make sure your guest know NOT TO flush baby wipes or other items that could clog it. If it does get clogged, make sure you use a quick repetitive motion and watch for water movement to indicate everything is all clear. To clean can mix 1 cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential pol and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, scrub then flush. 
What about grease! We all joke about the coffee can under or next to the sink. Well it’s there for a reason! Make sure you always pour fats, oils and grease into a grease holder after cooling off. Likewise, never let starchy foods go down the drain, because they can turn pasty and clog it-a sink strainer should be in place to help trap food and debris. 
What are some tips that you use to make sure your plumbing is in tip top shape during the holidays? #MrRooter
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#ABMatHome #MyHouseBeautiful #homeimprovement #diyideas #projectoftheday #pinterestwin
Instagram post 2193692324882421593_4152450831 Burnout is real. At some point we have all experienced it and have probably hated for even allowing ourselves to get to that point. I have been in a constant state of burnout for months and have had to force myself to change my mindset when it comes to my life. "The Year of No Nonsense" by Meredith Atwood. Start living your life for your self. “Exhausted and overworked lawyer, triathlete, wife, and mom Meredith Atwood decided one morning that she'd had it. She didn't take her kids to school. She didn't go to work. She didn't go to the gym. When she pulled herself out of bed hours later than she should have, she found a note from her husband next to two empty bottles of wine and a stack of unpaid bills: You need to get your sh*t together.” Reading this, it felt as if Atwood herself was standing over my shoulder reading my personal journal. She even addresses my biggest issue-time management. Let’s face it, while I (and you) probably will tell yourself there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done, there really is. You just aren’t using what you have effectively, and neither was I. A month ago I made a commitment to essentially put my needs and wants first, and NOT feel guilty about it.  And much like Atwood started with identifying the nonsense in my life that was holding me back: saying "yes" too much, keeping frenemies around, and more. We are all guilty of it, but many of us don’t take the necessary steps to really cut out the noise. 
If you haven’t 2020 needs to be the year you do so. Thank you @BookSparks and @SwimBikeMom  for helping me get my 2020 off to a great start! .
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Instagram post 2193194824886476228_4152450831 #ad There’s no better way for my husband and me to start the holiday season than by getting our home ready for holiday cheer! The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, long work hours and five kids have us wanting to have moments like this. We love to decorate our home, and we love anticipating the smiles on our kid’s faces when they walk in the door to see the house is officially ready for Christmas!
Do you know what else we are craving? We’re craving a Joy Night In! 
Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle Soup is just what we need to make this night even better! We can spend a guilt-free evening prepping the house, with a feel-good comforting meal! Another major plus for our evening? Aaryn loves @campbells Chicken Noodle Soup as well! Our Joy Night In just turned into one major parenting win! #joynightin #campbells http://bit.ly/34U9PG6

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Instagram post 2197516168725821056_4152450831 #ad Do you make giving back a family affair? You can make giving a family affair for your children by including them in the process of deciding how your family can give back during the holidays. It’s also important that kids know why they are doing it and not just going through the motions. Young children may not fully understand, but they will understand that they are helping (and at a young age they always want to be helpful as much as possible). One way we decided to give this holiday season was by supporting the @theuso.

The USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.  During the holidays, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home; this means they are missing precious moments and favorite traditions.

In the spirit of wanting to connect service memebers and their families during the holidays, the USO asks all military supporters to join in as a Force Behind the Forces®. The USO Wishbook helps to deliver care packages that provide comforts of home, prepare warm meals, bring entertainment tours to troops to boost morale and provide technology that enables connections to family and friends. For more information and to find out how, head over to the blog. Link is in my bio! .
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#cameramama #raisingthefuture #documentyourdays #motherly #instamama #momlifestyle #mytinytribe #motherhoodintheraw #mumswhostyle #littlemomentsofhappiness #ohmamamoment #mommystatus #mommaandme #momdotme #mommylifestyle #mommydiaries #momlove
 #bloggermom #mommymode #momliferocks #vsco_mom #ohheymama #toddlerhood #momblog #momswhoblog #wondermom #momsoninstagram #momlyfe
Instagram post 2196590435619930932_4152450831 I solemnly swear I’m up to no good..always 🧙‍♀️🏾🔮✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What plans do you have for the weekend? It’s Wednesday and I’m lookin forward to being able to relax. Tonight I’m trying out @barre3columbia for the first time, so that should be very interesting 😅 Lord help this out of shape body of mine 😩🤣
Instagram post 2196036808068237333_4152450831 #ad Having friends over for a gathering is what the holidays are all about for us! We love celebrating with the ones we love and being able to have them celebrate and show our love is what keeps us going! My husband loves making Swedish Meatballs using Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. @Campbell’s is the real ingredient families like ours count on to warm up the moment, whether we are enjoying a cozy night with soup or creating a family favorite recipe! #joynightin #campbells Get the recipe here: http://bit.ly/2Pfvemu
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#foodies #forkyeah #homemade #homecook #foodblog #foodgram #f52grams #buzzfeast #thekitchn #lifeandthyme #vscofood #heresmyfood #yahoofood #huffposttaste #food52
#foodandwine
Instagram post 2194548841638189362_4152450831 I love having people over during the holidays as much as possible. (Ad)The last two months of the year allow us to really catch up with family and friends who are FINALLY able to get time off to visit. 
A plumbing disaster would be worst thing that could happen when company is over; but you know Murphy’s Law; whatever can happen will happen. 
Guess what? Last week sh*t happened, and was nothing short of embarassing! Because I want to save you the same embarrassment I had, I’ve partnered with Mr. Rooter to help ensure that you don’t encounter the same embarrassing plumbing mishap I did! Here are a few DIY plumbing tips to help you during the holidays:

Toilets: Make sure the bathroom is stocked with extra TP, soap, and a candle to eliminate unwanted smells. Make sure your guest know NOT TO flush baby wipes or other items that could clog it. If it does get clogged, make sure you use a quick repetitive motion and watch for water movement to indicate everything is all clear. To clean can mix 1 cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential pol and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, scrub then flush. 
What about grease! We all joke about the coffee can under or next to the sink. Well it’s there for a reason! Make sure you always pour fats, oils and grease into a grease holder after cooling off. Likewise, never let starchy foods go down the drain, because they can turn pasty and clog it-a sink strainer should be in place to help trap food and debris. 
What are some tips that you use to make sure your plumbing is in tip top shape during the holidays? #MrRooter
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#ABMatHome #MyHouseBeautiful #homeimprovement #diyideas #projectoftheday #pinterestwin
Instagram post 2193692324882421593_4152450831 Burnout is real. At some point we have all experienced it and have probably hated for even allowing ourselves to get to that point. I have been in a constant state of burnout for months and have had to force myself to change my mindset when it comes to my life. "The Year of No Nonsense" by Meredith Atwood. Start living your life for your self. “Exhausted and overworked lawyer, triathlete, wife, and mom Meredith Atwood decided one morning that she'd had it. She didn't take her kids to school. She didn't go to work. She didn't go to the gym. When she pulled herself out of bed hours later than she should have, she found a note from her husband next to two empty bottles of wine and a stack of unpaid bills: You need to get your sh*t together.” Reading this, it felt as if Atwood herself was standing over my shoulder reading my personal journal. She even addresses my biggest issue-time management. Let’s face it, while I (and you) probably will tell yourself there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done, there really is. You just aren’t using what you have effectively, and neither was I. A month ago I made a commitment to essentially put my needs and wants first, and NOT feel guilty about it.  And much like Atwood started with identifying the nonsense in my life that was holding me back: saying "yes" too much, keeping frenemies around, and more. We are all guilty of it, but many of us don’t take the necessary steps to really cut out the noise. 
If you haven’t 2020 needs to be the year you do so. Thank you @BookSparks and @SwimBikeMom  for helping me get my 2020 off to a great start! .
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#bookstagram #bookstagrammer bookstagrammer #verilymoment #bookcommunity #readmorebooks #bookrecommendations #avidreader #bookalicious #bookflatlay #books📚 #bookishgirl #readingrainbow #librarylover #bookishfeatures #booknerdigans #idratherbereading
Instagram post 2193194824886476228_4152450831 #ad There’s no better way for my husband and me to start the holiday season than by getting our home ready for holiday cheer! The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, long work hours and five kids have us wanting to have moments like this. We love to decorate our home, and we love anticipating the smiles on our kid’s faces when they walk in the door to see the house is officially ready for Christmas!
Do you know what else we are craving? We’re craving a Joy Night In! 
Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle Soup is just what we need to make this night even better! We can spend a guilt-free evening prepping the house, with a feel-good comforting meal! Another major plus for our evening? Aaryn loves @campbells Chicken Noodle Soup as well! Our Joy Night In just turned into one major parenting win! #joynightin #campbells http://bit.ly/34U9PG6
Instagram post 2193054120649578714_4152450831 Toys are a rare commodity in our home. With five kids we are very intentional about the products that we buy. We try to limit the amount of plastic toys they receive and the amount of toys they get in general. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve always asked that when people buy them gifts, buy things they need, like tooth brushes, socks, underwear, clothes. Of course some people give me weird looks; However, I know what my children love to play with and it’s always been my thought that I don’t want anyone to waste money on something they won’t like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I learned very early on to pay attention to their individual interests throughout the year and make a note about the types of toys excite them and which ones dont. For the last ten years I haven’t missed a beat yet. How do you Handle gift giving/receiving? Do you give people preferences or just accept whatever they buy?
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