One of the best parts about summer are the delicious fruits of the season! From apricots to peaches and strawberries, there are plenty of fresh, juicy fruits available at the local markets. This also means we have the opportunity to enjoy them in a variety of recipes or fresh from the fridge. During the summer, fresh fruit is my go-to…
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Refreshing Summertime Creamy Peach Smoothie
Easier Medication Management with New CVS Pharmacy Prescription Labels
I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Did you know, according to findings by the Mayo Clinic, more than 50% of Americans take two prescription…
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Where is Turks and Caicos Located Anyway?
Back in January, Colby and I were looking at all of the airline miles we had amassed and decided we needed to take the kids somewhere. After losing my mom in August and finding her bucket list afterward, I wanted to make sure that we lived life a little different. I wanted to live in the moment and not worry…
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Sustainable Fashion Perfect for Comfortable Travel
I can’t believe we finally made it to the beach! We’ve been planning this vacation for about 5 months and it’s finally here! Of course, with eight of us traveling together, we went through a lot to make sure everyone was well-equipped for this trip. We didn’t want to worry about anything once we arrived. Thanks to prAna, Colby and I…
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I Can’t Believe My Daughter is Graduating from College
When I started this blog, our oldest daughter, Cheyenne, was 12 years old! Twelve! Over the past 10+ years, she has grown into a beautiful young woman right in front of your eyes. Crazy, right?! Graduating from College Together, you and I, we’ve watched her learn to drive, head off to youth camp, attend mission trips, go to prom, start…
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Seventeen: College Goals | Step-by-step Process of Applying to Colleges
When people find out I have a daughter in college, they often tell me I don’t look old enough to have a daughter in college. Admittedly, there are times when I agree with them. Other times, I feel much older than that even. And, in actuality, I have two old enough for college and another right on their heels. Seventeen:…
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How to Perform a Bike Fit Check + Win a Schwinn Bicycle
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are 100% my own. Do you know how to properly fit your child for a bike? Even with 5 children and countless bikes over the years, I’m not sure I’ve ever been taught how to properly fit my child for a bike! Schwinn SmartStart Thankfully, Schwinn SmartStart bicycles, available at…
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The Book Club I Never Knew I Needed
I’ve been an avid reader since I was a child. With two younger siblings, my mom was a stay-at-home mom until I started kindergarten and taught me to read before I went to school. I spent most of my childhood with my nose stuck in a book or jumping rope. The Book Club Ever since my mom passed away last…
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How to Search Smarter When Booking Travel Online
Have any summer vacation plans? We started planning in January and are just days away from our “ultimate” family vacation. It will be the first trip with all eight of us in over three years! Needless to say, we’re pretty excited. Booking Travel Online This will also be our first trip, as a family, to travel internationally. We have everyone’s…
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