This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Yes, you read that title correctly. I have had a crazy busy week. The weather has been very warm for Western Washington and I switched back to a natural deodorant. Would you like to hear all the awesome details? This week we got our house painted. It was worth it, but somewhat stressful. Thankfully, we had sunshine and warm weather the entire planned job. Whew! You never know what … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best in Show
Join Strawberry Shortcake and some new furry friends in these delightful “tails” about being yourself and encouraging others to do the same. During his road trip to find homes for his orphan puppies, Huckleberry Pie and his four-legged crew get stranded in Berry Bitty City. Luckily, Strawberry and her berry best pals decide to help out with the strays in “A Boy and His Dogs.” Blueberry Muffin and Huck become “Partners in Crime” when they try to write a mystery story together…with surprising … [Read more...]
Super Father’s Day Photo Card Idea
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with MomSelect and MyPrintly. All opinions are mine. This last week my daughter's class had a Mother's Day picnic for moms and grandmas. It was such a sweet picnic and the kids not only performed some beautiful songs, but the kids read favorite things about their mom. There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd as child after child got up to tell why they loved their mom. I have mentioned many time before how truly blessed I am to have an amazing husband who … [Read more...]
Kick Off Summer with a Water Slide!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bestway for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. There are a few things that will always remind of summertime in Washington as a child. The smell of rain on the asphalt after it has been warm for days always gets me. Grandpa setting up his fireworks stand in his front yard as he is getting it ready for the season. And when the water slide gets pulled out and hooked up to the hose for the first time. As these things begin to happen in our family, … [Read more...]
Police Week: “You’re a Lifesaver” Printable
Did you know that May 15 is Police Officers Memorial Day? May 15 also kicks off Police Week. About Police Week: In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Bible … [Read more...]
Pasta Primavera with Salmon Recipe
This is a sponsored post with Mode Media and Bertolli®. All opinions are mine alone. My husband is half Italian. His ancestors came to America and changed their Italian sounding name to something simple and settled and flourished here in the United States. My husband has memories growing up of hearing his family tell him - "Mangia" or "Eat!" So this half Italian (half German) Navy man met me - half Native American (the other parts are German and Puerto Rican) woman and our crazy cross … [Read more...]
True Love: A Star Wars Toothbrush
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with the One2One Network and Firefly®. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I have always been very proactive with our own oral care and especially our kids. We have a great dentist in our small town and the kids get their teeth cleaned and a get a check-up 2-4 times per year. Both of my kids have done a great job in the dentist chair and have been model patients. They both have also loved brushing their teeth. In fact, my son went through a … [Read more...]
