I started back on the low carb high fat lifestyle two weeks ago yesterday. In the first week I lost 4.8 lbs and then gained back part of that, ending at 1.2 total lbs lost. I was eager that this next week I would be kicking butt and losing that 5 lbs I had wanted…
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These Family Photos are Magical!
A couple weeks ago, I dressed the family up and we headed up to the Rocky Mountains to take some family photos. We had waited as long as we could possibly wait to get them done in hopes that the mountains would be covered in snow. Even in December in Colorado, we can’t guarantee snow. …
Tips for Self Care During the Holidays with prAna #giftedprAna
Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with prAna, all opinions are my own. It is 4th quarter for every person everywhere and in the world of a social influencer, that means that along with the normal hustle and bustle, I am also slowly losing my mind, burning the candle at both ends and in…
The Perfect Gift for Family #PortraitInnovations [ad]
Disclosure: We are partnering with Portrait Innovations and were provided with a portrait session. All opinions are my own. Last week my sister and I snuck off to Loveland Colorado, to create a surprise for our mom with her grand-babies in tow! I get family photos done every year, but my sister is not about…
Elegant & Affordable Costumes For All Occasions
Disclosure: We received the beautiful dress you see below, no compensation was given and all opinions are my own. In just a few days we set sail on the Disney Wonder for a much needed family vacation! It is actually our first real family vacation with just our little group of four! We cannot wait,…
A Day in the Life of an Overworked Teacher #WhereDoYouprAna
Disclosure: I am writing this post in partnership with prAna. All opinions are my own. Often I am asked how I “do it all”? Well, the answer is simple, I just do not stop moving and I am the queen of multitasking and lists. I thought I would share a little glimpse into the life…
How to Encourage Imaginative Playtime #Giveaway
Summertime is coming to a close, but the magic is not over. We have 7 days before I am back to work and the kids and I are making the most of every moment. The other day we decided to have a magical day and play a little imaginative dress up. Take a look at…
Affordable Beauty Supplies from Black Hairspray Wigs #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Recently I was browsing through some beauty links and came across Black Hairspray, which is a beauty and lace fronts wig retailer. I was super intrigued because the wigs were priced affordably, came in real human hair and looked very nice. One of the main…
DIY Hand Painted Herb Garden and #Giveaway with American Girl’s® WellieWishers™
Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with American Girl®. All opinions are my own. My little one and I were strolling through the store the other day when she stopped dead in her tracks and just stared at a pretty little box with a beautiful little red headed doll face peeking through. American Girl…
My Experience Blogging and Mom 2.0
It has been a while since I wrote a post where I had no real topic or life story to share. I just feel like writing today. Maybe it is because my husband woke me up at the crack of dawn to roof our shed, maybe it is because it is summer and when I…