The 31 Day Pattern of Giving Challenge!

The 31 Day Pattern of Giving Challenge!

I didn’t know I could love socks so much until I learned about Mitscoots socks. Yep, these socks make me happy for two reasons: the BEST patterns AND the awesome mission of the company. I first shared about Mitscoots two years ago and my collection has grown...
A “Be Brave” Update & Sale!

A “Be Brave” Update & Sale!

I received the featured product to review from Cents of Style. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. It’s been two months since I first wrote these words… I feel just about everything except brave today. I felt brave seven...
Cleaning is Better with FREE Caldrea Products!

Cleaning is Better with FREE Caldrea Products!

This post contains affiliate links. TRUE OR FALSE: Cleaning is a necessary evil in my life. Most of the time I would say TRUE. I’m not the best at keeping a clean home and I can’t really say I love it. However, since cleaning is a necessity (yes, with...
At Home in the Good Life

At Home in the Good Life

I received this necklace for review from Cents of Style. This post contains affiliate links. I grew up in South Dakota. The same city and state my whole childhood. I loved “my” state. When it came time to choose a college, however, I needed to spread my...
To the Person Who Wants to Be Great “Someday”

To the Person Who Wants to Be Great “Someday”

This post was sponsored by Nature Valley as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. When I ran my first marathon in May, I was overwhelmed by the support, encouragement, and congratulations I received in the days leading up to and following the big...
The Good Kind of Pain and Managing It Naturally

The Good Kind of Pain and Managing It Naturally

This is a sponsored post with Savings.com and LivRelief. Affiliate links included. Training for a marathon pushed me to what I thought was the very end of my physical limits and then showed me I could go even further. Along the way, I experienced all new kinds of...
American Dreamers + a Free Tee for You!

American Dreamers + a Free Tee for You!

I received this tank for review from Cents of Style. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve written a few times on here about the American dream. It is a concept which makes me both a little bit uncomfortable and a little bit hopeful all at the same time. I...
When You Don’t Know What to Pray

When You Don’t Know What to Pray

I like to spend time with Jesus when I run outside. This morning, my heart was aching for three women who are very dear to me. Each is going through her own personal tragedy right now and I can’t get them off of my mind. I’ve been praying for them for...
Sweet Meets Spicy with the New TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® Pods!

Sweet Meets Spicy with the New TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® Pods!

This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. I had my first chai latte in college. There was a place just off campus that started making them in the fall. Several...
Three Ways to Wear Your Cowboy Boots This Summer!

Three Ways to Wear Your Cowboy Boots This Summer!

I received complimentary product to review from Tecovas Boots. 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 posting...