Brick Loot sent us a free box to check out – we loved it and I think you will, too. All opinions are my own. Y’all know I’m a subscription box junkie. I love them…the value, the fun goodies I get introduced to, the surprise of it all – they’re just FUN. Brick Loot is …

When it comes to board games, Scrabble is probably my very favorite. In the days before Words with Friends and computer word games (because I love those, too!), Scrabble was KING, y’all. I mean really – I loved it. April 13th is National SCRABBLE Day (who knew!). I’ve had the idea to make a SCRABBLE …

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my recent Instagram stories and California picture spam (not really spam, though, because palm trees and donuts are awesome, right?!). I love, love, love Carlsbad. My family has deep roots there (the Little League field is named after my grandfather, who built it so many years ago) – …

  Okay, so it may only be April, but we all know how fast time has been flying by this year (I’m not alone, right?!?) – Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner!  It’ll be here in a *blink* of an ay ay ayi! #DadJokes  Mexican food is hands down one of my favorites.  It’s full of flavor …

Update: This DIY Link Costume for Breath of the Wild was created a few years ago. It remains one of my more popular Halloween costumes, and this game remains one of m kids’ favorite games. If you have a little one obsessed with this game and are looking to make them a costume, I just …

Quick update on my life: we’re moving! Long story short, but we’re selling our house, paying off all our debt, and renting for a year or two while we save for a downpayment on our next home (with some land and room for my donkeys). While all of this has been happening, the kids have …

Update on 3/20/2018 – Things have changed since I first wrote this post! I’m updating it with some new information. Update on 3/22/2018 – GUYS. I just watched this news report – some of the shakes I had recommended (including the one I drink!) have dangerous amount of metals in their formulas. So I’ve pulled …

  Is anyone else hosting Easter brunch or dinner this year?? It’s my first time, and I am on Pin overload.  So many crafts, so little time!  I’m usually a casual, sit-where-you-like kind of gal, but I’m going to try something new this time around and make seating arrangements (if I can conquer a wedding …

  Going out to eat with your family, friends, or coworkers should be fun.  It should be an experience and chance to bond and create memories with the people you love, and that should be dampened by your diet (or anything else for that matter!)  Luckily, these 10 tips for dining out with Weight Watchers Freestyle will help you …

Happy Monday, you guys! What better way to start off the week than with some organization tips from someone who is actually organized? My friend Crystal from Happily Ever Uncluttered is teaching you how to organize your dresser drawers today. {before you get started…check out these super awesome and very affordable drawer organizers!} You may …