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Show Off Your Love of Boating with this Free Printable Subway Art

Jul 252014

I created this free boating printable subway art in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

As a Discover Boating Ambassador for the summer, last month I shared with you all some tips for renting and how to choose a boat for your outing or vacation. I hope they were of some help to anyone looking to get out on the water this summer!

Sunset on the Lake

We haven’t yet had the chance to go out ourselves; the summer simply has been more busy that we had expected. Between graduations and work and helping Ashley shop for and get settled into her new apartment and job, there hasn’t been a lot of extra time. Continue reading »

Design Inspiration and Tips from the Sears Furniture Collection

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Jan 222014

This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.

We have lots of organization projects ahead of us this year. My office, Bubbles’ bedroom, the garage, the kitchen cabinets. That’s what I can think of just off the top of my head, but there are more, I know.

As part of our organization plan, we’ll be searching for a few new pieces of furniture, too. Bubbles needs a new dresser and chest of drawers, and something to house her books.

Get Design Inspiration with the 2014 Sears Furniture Collection

We’ll be searching through the Sears Furniture Collection as part of our hunt for the perfect pieces. From traditional to modern, the 2014 collection truly does have something for everyone. The hardest part will be choosing your favorites! Continue reading »

Big Sound and Great Quality in the Stylish Soundfreaq Sound Spot

For the Home, Tech 16 Responses »

Dec 092013

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Soundfreaq. I received a Soundfreaq Sound Spot to facilitate my review.

Our family really enjoys music. Most any time of day music is being played on a phone or laptop, or even through the television using one of our gaming consoles. There’s often live music, also, as Ashley and Austin both still play guitar, drums and keyboard regularly.

During the holidays, though, there are even more occasions to play music. We like to have it as a backdrop while decorating the Christmas tree, have songs to sing while we bake cookies or make Christmas dinner, and to be able to have playing softly in the background when we’re entertaining. And of course joyful tunes to play on Christmas morning!

A Color for Every Room

Multiple Color Combinations for the Soundfreaq Sound Spots #SoundSpot #MC

The newest addition to the Soundfreaq product line is quickly becoming our favorite speaker. The wireless Soundfreaq Sound Spot is a portable speaker that’s designed to compliment your home decor. In addition to black and white/wood, it comes in a 11 color combinations so you’re likely to find something that matches not only your home but your personality. Continue reading »

5 Holiday Entertaining Tips and Ideas

For the Home, Holidays No Responses »

Dec 042013

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Havertys. The opinions and text are all mine.

Many of us will be hosting on at least one occasion during the holidays. It’s a fun time of year; we get to spend time with friends and family that we may not otherwise see. It’s also a very busy time filled with cooking, cleaning, planning, shopping, and more.

Holiday Entertaining Tips

Here are a few entertaining tips and suggestions that work for us. Hopefully they’ll help you save time and money, letting you focus more on your guests and their visit than the never-ending to-do list that comes with throwing a party. Continue reading »

DIY Hanging Christmas Card Holder #CIJ13

Christmas, Christmas decor, Crafts, DIY, Holidays 3 Responses »

Jul 012013

Christmas cards are one of my favorite parts of the holiday. It’s great to hear from friends and family that I don’t get to see frequently. I love when everyone sends photo cards, especially, as I truly get to see those folks. I like to display them, but sometimes it can get a little tricky to figure out how to do it without looking like you’ve opened a card shop.

In the past I’ve tried running wide ribbon down the center of a door or along door casings and attaching the cards to them. It looked okay, but last year Bubbles was very interested in the ribbons and many of the cards ended up being pulled off repeatedly. I thought about setting them on top of the entertainment center but we usually do family Christmas photos and a few decorations up there – no room for cards.

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