I Ran a Marathon

I Ran a Marathon

I ran my first marathon on Saturday. It was not at all what I expected and I mean that in the best way possible. The panic and fear didn’t really set in until the week of the marathon. Every negative scenario that could ever happen in a marathon was on a loop in my...
The One Way I Know How to Be Brave Today

The One Way I Know How to Be Brave Today

I received the featured product to review from Cents of Style. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. I feel just about everything except brave today. I felt brave seven months ago when I decided I would train for my first marathon the...
Ending the School Year Strong!

Ending the School Year Strong!

We did it! We made it through our first non-homeschooling year of school for the boys! It was an incredibly successful year of transition for us – not perfect by any means, but full of great learning experiences for education and life. Friends were made. Conflicts...
The Best Statement Necklace + A Summer Date Night Look!

The Best Statement Necklace + A Summer Date Night Look!

I received complimentary product to review from The Jones Market. I was not compensated in any other way for this post, and all opinions are 100% my own. It’s the Boy Mom/Girl Mom Style Challenge! Shannon – mom to four girls – and I – mom to three boys – will be...
Race Day Essentials: Post-Race

Race Day Essentials: Post-Race

This post contains affiliate links. We’re wrapping up the Race Day Essentials series with the things I need after the race is over. It took me a while to figure out what my body needed after a long or hard race, but that ended up being due mostly to not...
Race Day Essentials: Race Time

Race Day Essentials: Race Time

This post contains affiliate links. The “Race Day Essentials” series continues today with the items I must have during the actual race. If you missed day one, you can check out my pre-race essentials here! One of the best pieces of advice about running a...
Race Day Essentials: Pre-Race

Race Day Essentials: Pre-Race

This post contains affiliate links. The only thing on my mind right now is running. Ok, well there a few other things, but running has taken over most of my brain because my first marathon is almost here. There is a LOT of nervous energy flowing through me right now,...
SoCozy Hair Care for Kids is at CVS!

SoCozy Hair Care for Kids is at CVS!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SoCozy. All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor. As a boy mom, I don’t have to think a whole lot about their hair care. We don’t struggle with tangled hair, and with their short haircuts,...
Three Must-Pack Items for a Sunny Getaway!

Three Must-Pack Items for a Sunny Getaway!

I received complimentary items from Avenutra Clothing to review. I’m dreaming about hopping on a plane with The Hubby for a weekend getaway to somewhere tropical… Beach. Water. Sun. Quiet. Sigh… While I’m daydreaming and mentally packing my...
Get It, Girl: How I Wear Activewear and a Sale for You!

Get It, Girl: How I Wear Activewear and a Sale for You!

I received complimentary product to review from Cents of Style and all opinions are 100% my own. This post also contains affiliate links. I’m currently training for my first marathon. I shared some of that story here, but I have to tell you that as the days have...