Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by StorageMart. When I think of self-storage places, I think of dark, cold, oversized cubicles that hold my items until I need them again. I've had some good and some bad experiences with storing my items, but in general, I don't associate storage facilities with a warm and friendly atmosphere or workers. Until, of course, I learned about StorageMart. StorageMart is trying to break down the ...
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Get Your Copy of The Greatest Showman Reimagined Soundtrack!
This post is sponsored by Atlantic Records. All opinions are my own. My girls have been singing a song, This Is Me, since the summer. I didn't know who sang it or where it came from, but after hearing the lyrics my girls belt out, I loved the message of the song. Having three kids, I know the importance of allowing them to be who they really are, without judgements or fitting into a specific mold. Just the other day, my middle girl, at just ...
Avoiding Burnout During the School Year
Thank you Council For Responsible Nutrition for sponsoring this post. I am proud to be one of the 170 million Americans who take dietary supplements each year! As a teacher and a mom to three kids, I am very familiar with the mid-year burnout that often happens with students and teachers. There comes a point, usually sometime in March, where it feels like the day-to-day routine of school, homework, after school activities (and repeat the next ...
Adding a Dog to Our Family’s Budget
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DogChowDifference The kids wore me down. They wanted a dog. The husband wanted a dog. I was outnumbered, and despite the big fight I put up, Cocoa made his way into our home and our hearts. I was specific about what I was looking for in a dog (thinking my standards were well beyond what was possible and we wouldn't ...
Raising Funds with a Silent Auction for Breast Cancer Research
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Breast Cancer Alliance. All opinions and experiences are my own, and the information in this post is not meant to treat or diagnose illnesses. Three years ago my world nearly came crashing down. While I had just had my son and this should have been a happy time, we found out my grandmother, a 20 year breast cancer survivor, broke her hip for the second time and was diagnosed with late ...
3 Month Post-Op, My Microdiscectomy Experience
It's been 3 months since I've had my microdiscectomy. I had initially planned to document my entire journey post spine surgery, but I've been busy doing everything I couldn't do for nearly a year! Just for reference, exactly a year ago I took my family to Disney World and had to be on steroids and pain meds just to get through the trip. I remember crying to my husband as we exited Magic Kingdom for the last time on our trip. I felt it would be ...
Playmobile Explorers offers Their Hidden Temple with T Rex for hours of fun
In our household, pretend play is highly regarded. I think it's so important for kids to use their imaginations and it's always interesting to hear the story lines they come up with when given toys. Some of our favorite creative and pretend play toys comes from Playmobil, who produces quality toys that last for many years. Our latest set from Playmobil is the Playmobil Explorers Hidden Temple with T-Rex. I knew my little guy would love this set, ...
Home Security Has Never Been Easier!
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Home security has been a constant discussion between my husband and I. We have installed a home alarm system, and have been exploring our options when it comes to video surveillance for our home. We wanted the capability to easily monitor our home when we are away, as well as have a high-quality camera that can easily identify any issues going on around our home. ...