Penguins are known for their black and white exterior that makes the glacier riding species look like they’re wearing tuxedos. The outdoor animals always look …

A man’s beard says a lot about their style. There’s the goatee, the 5 o’clock shadow, the neck beard, and of course the old fashioned …

Nicki Minaj’s father, the grandfather to the popstar’s new born baby boy has died. Robert Maraj was tragically killed alongside a road late last Friday …

Minimum wage has been quite the taboo subject lately. Many have been unsuccessful in making a life for themselves simply working one job. There have …

One thing that never goes out of style is Starbucks. They are around every corner, on every Instagram page, and in hands of many tired …

By now, we all know the drill. Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, wash hand frequently. But with the holidays in full force, it …

The idea of aliens has always intrigued me. The thought of us living in the gigantic universe with absolutely no other living beings seems a …

Two of my favorite things have been brought together in this most amazing season: Halloween and bath bombs! And I can’t wait to share this …

It’s summer! This is both an exciting and terrifying thing right now. More time with the family, vacations, sun, and fun. But it also means …

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I’m an introvert. Growing up, people always assumed I was some kind of weird snob that didn’t want to …

Dora the Explorer is banned from our house. Be it the theme song, stuffed animals, or pretend play, none of it is allowed. I went …

I wouldn’t say my sister and I were close growing up. I was a narcissistic, five years older than her, and she drove the attention …

“It will be fun,” they said. “You will love it,” they said. They were wrong. My twelve-year-old self got dressed that morning, not knowing if …

Forty. It’s nothing to dread. It means we’re funky, spunky, and fabulous! We should, however, make some goals we can accomplish before the big FOUR-OH …

It’s inevitable. It’s going to happen no matter how hard you want to fight it. Eventually your child will be old enough for kindergarten, and …

Puppies, puppies everywhere!! I love puppies!! Soft ones, furry ones, short-haired varieties, long-hair pups, they are all so adorable!! One session playing with a cuddly …

Why should you care what an “Ide of March” is, anyway? Because it’s a fantastically nerdy day, that’s why!! While there is an ide (it …

Do you live in Texas or know someone who does? You’ll want to mark your calendar for this McDonald’s November Lunch Bunch Event. McDonald’s November Lunch …

Halloween is almost here and year after year we use it as an excuse to indulge in delicious treats. Sure you can wait until Halloween night …

Having a baby is such an exciting time–and you want to do EVERYTHING perfect…or at least I do…can’t really speak for you. So, before I …

It never hurts to bribe your kid’s new teacher a little bit on the first day of school with a sweet little teacher gift. We …

If you follow the Royal Family you’ve probably heard that Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their new baby son this past week. You may also …

Calling all Texans! Y’all love McDonald’s right? I know I do! That is why I want to share McDonald’s Lunch Bunch Event that is happening in …

Whether you have toddlers or teens, these 25 Totally Adorable Easter Crafts will provide hours of crafting awesomeness. Chances are as they grow up they …

My daughter hasn’t watched regular television in over six months. It’s all YouTube all the time, and anyone who’s fallen down that rabbit hole knows …

I want to be healthy. Drink more water, exercise regularly, and eat healthy. But I get derailed from my fitness goals easily because I really …

You know you love it…that mug that you reach for every morning–the one you’re disappointed if it’s in the sink…and you might even hand wash if …

Christmas is a great reason to throw a party and serve up delicious food and drinks. But don’t you dare think about ordering those boring pre-made party …

Tis’ the Season for hot chocolate. I bet you are sipping on some right now, aren’t you? If you answered no, I am going to …

After school is all about simple in my house. It’s a lot of work being a kid, and anything I can do to make it …

I live in a house full of boys so big messes, gross things, and laughing at random things are totally part of my day. Boys will …

As we grow older the amount of friends we have and who we remain friends with changes. My husband and I have a great group …

Dear Nicole Arbour, Call me fat. Make fun of my size if that makes you feel better as a human being. Feel free to say …

The other night on I was telling a story on Facebook Live about the time a grasshopper tried to kill me. It sounds over-exaggerated, I …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. You know that saying …

I’ll admit, I don’t particularly like to cook. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE food but I don’t like all the time spent making a home …

Dear Summer, Last year I forgot to love you the way you were meant to be loved. I forgot to spend long days out by …

It’s raining, it’s pouring, your kids think life is boring, these crafts are fun, we’re all-for-one, we call this #ParentScoring! Seriously, though, after this super …

I am totally guilty of swiping my man’s razor when mine is getting a little dull. I also feel no shame about wearing his comfy …

I personally don’t know any woman that would turn down getting a pedicure if the opportunity presented itself. As for a man, that is a …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Kids are …

So you have this idea in your head that you want to buy a new car. Great! Now really think about that for a second… …

Eyeliner is one of those things that can be so downright frustrating to do that a lot of women just say “Screw it!” and skip …

Laundry is a real chore. It’s one of those things that is done for a few minutes or even less if you have small children …

I’m having such a hard time believing that 2015 is almost over! Where in the world did the year go?! Since the New Year has …

Soon everyone will be baking cookies for Santa but my jolly, golly, cookies are a thing of the past! How about instead, you make something …

Coffee with your ex-husband is an art. I’ve been divorced for several years now, my ex-husband and I have moved on and both have serious …

While the holidays bring cheer and happiness, they also bring a bit of craziness. At the end of the day, sometimes the best way to …

Smiling’s My Favorite! I really do love to smile and anyone that has ever told you they don’t, is LYING! I mean smiling is like the …

Here’s the thing, I love snacking. Snacking is sort of my thing and during the holidays, there seems to be a lot more snacking going …

Recently I decided I wanted fuller lips. I am not fond of needles going anywhere my face so of course Collagen injections were out. Not …

I am all about the Light Side of the force but I’ll admit, I’ve thought about turning to the Dark Side. I mean, you get …

Every Thanksgiving I am supposed to purchase yams to make them as part of our Thanksgiving dinner. It’s just been one of those traditional dishes …

If I drop the Christmas ham on the kitchen floor, the dog eats it, gets sick and throws up right under the tree, I will …

Cold weather has finally arrived and while the cool nights are amazing, cool days mean kids spending more time in the classroom and less outside …

As a kid I can remember watching the adventures of Charlie Brown on the tele (yes that is what I used to call it back …

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As a kid I remember visiting McDonald’s frequently for one particular item and it wasn’t for the french fries and chicken nuggets (although those are …

I know, I know– Trix are for kids and all that, but I’ve decided these Trix Cupcakes are so delicious that I am totally breaking …

As the kids get older, it gets harder to plan their birthday parties, and that is why I love Medieval Times!  AND RIGHT NOW YOU …

School starts next week. Which means I have to start figuring out actual breakfasts for my kid again. (You know instead of that whole “we …

Shark Week is upon us and all I can think about is the Jaws theme song, duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun …

It’s tough keeping kids from summer boredom especially when it’s so hot outside! Of course, they can get wet but there is only so many …

Are you already dreading the “Mom, I’m BORED!” that comes every Summer. We totally were too, which is why we put together this Summer Survival Kit! …

I fell in love over coffee. But not just any coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee. Which is why I had so much fun working with Dunkin’ …

I think it happened somewhere about the middle of third grade. My daughter started bringing home math problems that I couldn’t solve without looking up …

Like every mom on the planet (and probably moms on Mars, too), I struggle to get my kiddos eating veggies outside of the “peas and …

It hit me a while back: we live in this big, gorgeous state and though we’ve taken a few day excursions, my daughter has no …

My mom is a laundry hero. She somehow came up with nine million ways to make our clothes last longer when I was a kid. Now …

I’ve pulled together this awesome list of 25 Banana Recipes That’ll Make You Sing. Now, get out there and cook–followed by a hearty belting of …

I love being out in nature and just enjoying being a part of the world. The thought that my actions harm nature gives me the …

Maybe I’m totally weird, but my teeth are really sensitive little creatures. They seem to get fussy over the littlest things. During my pregnancy, they …

I love taking old, unusable items and giving them a new life. It’s all part of being green and helping keep things out of the …

While I love the whole baby-as-a-veggie or fairy or whatever, that’s just not my style. I mean, if a onesie is cheeky and makes some …

This year I’ll be celebrating my twenty year high school reunion in the same month that my oldest nephew is graduating from high school. Talk about …

I don’t have many scary things that happen in my life–I’m like the most vanilla person ever. Excitement for me is just fun stuff, never …

I don’t really go-in for gender reveal parties. For me, what seems to work best is the “surprise the special people in your life over …

Get ready to hail the Master Chief! Enter to win a new, XBOX ONE Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gaming Bundle! Hosted by The Link …

These 5 Super Cute Kitchen and Pantry Printables are a great aid in food planning and kitchen organization. This collection includes five types of labels that …

If something is made with chocolate, I want it in my mouth. Seriously, nothing should smell like chocolate and not be edible. Okay, so I …

Sometimes you have a trick so simple that you have to share it with the world, and that is exactly how I feel about my …

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This May 5th celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your kids with these ten Cinco de Mayo Crafts For Kids. May 5th …

It’s National Reading Month, and this is a big deal for my family. We are avid readers. On a plane, we can be seen all …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Balmex for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When I first became a baby’s …

I love Easter. It’s pink and bubbly and you get to make small children run around looking for things you’ve hidden all over the yard …

Like every mom, I totally want my kids to experience everything–but in a safe, comfortable way. That’s why I feel it’s important for me to …

With warmer weather comes one of my favorite parts of–well, everything: ROAD TRIP! I love driving for hours, no goal in mind other than my …

My cats are a big deal. We love them so very much, and they really are like family. We can’t help it. They’re just so …

When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up so fast. And now that I’m grown (mostly) I would do anything to be a …

Cooking can be so much boring or SO MUCH FUN. It’s all about the attitude and the “toys” you choose to use. I’m always looking …

There are few things I’ve heard more in the last year of being my baby’s mommy than “don’t spoil the baby.” I’m not sure I …

There’s a lot of “firsts” when it comes to having a baby. And a TON of those firsts are scary. But if you’re prepared, it …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clorox. All opinions are 100% mine. Everybody loves a good “to-do” or “honey-do” list. …

Ok, so my whole family always asks each year: “what do you want for Christmas?” or “what do you want for your birthday?” or mother’s …

If you’ve got kids, chances are you have a family vacation coming up during a school break or summer vacation. Deciding what to do can …

Sometimes, raising a tween boy is ridiculously hard. Lately, I’m feeling like he and I are stuck in the middle together between so many polar-opposites …

I was gazing distractedly at my super-complicated, definitely over-done budget and finally threw my hands up in the air! I don’t need ninety-four different ways …

Few things in life are as difficult to recover from as divorce. This is especially true when there are children involved. Whether you wanted it …

Special thanks for sponsoring this post goes to Viactiv, #BeActiv and TapInfluence. Viactiv provided products for personal use. All opinions contained herein are that of …

Today’s culture is fascinated with social media and selfie. After all, who doesn’t want to take a photo of a good hair day or new …