We’re getting ready for school here in these parts. With that comes the resurrection of old routines whether good or bad. Some routines stand the test of time like brushing your teeth, getting dressed and such. Others like making the bed could stand for a little improvement! Let’s be real here… How many of our kiddos…
Review
5 Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer at Home
I will have to admit, I’m a baby when it comes to heat. I LOVE summer but I hate to be hot. It’s partly because I have a condition (among others) called Hyperhidrosis that causes excesses sweating. Some people have excessive sweating under their arms or on their hands and feet. They literally have to…
Let’s Say Oui to ME Time • Oui by Yoplait
As much as I adore my kiddos, there are times when I need a special ME treat! Do you ever feel that way? This post is brought to you by the amazing folks at Yoplait, because they know that sometimes, we need to say Oui (French for YES) to ME time! Disclaimer + This post…
Tips & Tricks to Finding Great Cookware + Bonus Shakshuka Recipe
Over the years, cooking has become quite a passion for me and I’ve become a bit of an accidental expert on cookware in the process. Nothing feels better than working on creating a meal for your family and then having them melt after taking their first bite. I have so many memories of my Mom…
Road Trippin’ with the NEW Chick-fil-a One App
I’ve partnered with Chick-fil-A to create this post! Enjoy! We’ve been road trippin’ quite a bite lately with the family and I’ll I’ve got to say is our kids have it MADE!! Remember road trippin’ back in the day? No cell phones or iPads, no in-car video system… We were living large if we had…
Design Ingenuity with Decor Steals + GIVEAWAY
+ This Design Ingenuity post brought to you by Decor Steals + Oh my stars… I’m so excited to share a fun project that I’ve been working on! If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I LOVE Decor Steals. My husband most likely wishes I didn’t love them so much. If you…
Affordable Style with Sauder Woodworking CO
+ This Affordable Style post brought to you by Sauder Woodworking Co. + From a very early age, I’ve been in love with design. Even as a little girl, I loved to flip through design magazines and look at beautiful homes. I especially LOVED being invited into a home that was well thought out and beautiful….
How Target Store Pickup Changed My Life
Ok, you may think “changed my life” may be a stitch over stated, but Target Store Pickup truly has! It’s kind of funny, I get approached to write post like this all the time. Some fit into my normal life and I accept the gig, others aren’t something that I would use or participate in…
Lunching Awesome with Applegate HALF TIME™ Lunch Kits
You know, let’s face it. Life is busy. I don’t know why it needs to be this way… it just is. There are times when I feel I’m running around trying to keep things together, when in reality, I’m barely treading water. Now that we are back in school, it’s even worse. You wake up…
Tech Talk + Getting Organized with my ASUS Tablet
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel. This could include the Intel Corporation providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment. Ugh, let’s just all agree… Life is getting complicated! Many of you know, I have four kiddos, one in each level of school. High School, Middle School,…
Target Cartwheel
It’s no secret that I have a long time crush with Target. It started when I was a little girl, I still remember shopping trips with my Mom that just made my heart sing. When I was about 7 or 8 I remember a purple coat that I found at Target that I thought was…
Tech Talk + Getting to Know a ASUS Tablet
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel. This could include the Intel Corporation providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment. I’m a tech girl. I can pass on your typical gift items. I don’t need flowers or chocolates. But, if you want to sweeten me up… Give…
Back to School Hair Care
Whether you like it or not, it’s back to school time! If you are anything like our family, that means a busy August, planning and preparing for the new year. We have new outfits for the first day, new school supplies and for sure everyone needs a haircut and revised back to school hair care…
Bing in the Classroom
This post was created in partnership with Bing. // I’m still in awe sometimes when it comes to the internet. The unfathomable amount of information that is available just at the click of your mouse is mind boggling! I’m mean really… if you were born before or while Ronald Regan was in office, you saw Top…
WhipperBerry’s Favorite Photo Apps for Instagram
+ Photo Apps for Instagram + It’s no secret… I LOVE Instagram. I am a photographer at heart and so Instagram is my social media of choice. Secretly, I wish I could send Facebook a tacky break-up text but I’m to classy for that. I just keep going back to my gramming love. I love…
Favado Love $1000 Video Contest
This post brought to you by Favado // Raise your hand if you passionately LOVE grocery shopping. Yea, well… I don't. I get so frustrated trying to figure out what store has the best deals and then running all over town trying to save a buck. I would love to say that I am a coupon…
GODIVA Truffle Fight™ #TruffleTakeoff
This post is brought to you by Godiva // In my perfect dream life I would travel the world with my camera and spoon in hand. Money wouldn’t be an issue, nor would calories. I would travel to exotic locals all over the world and photograph doors and windows and try as much authentic…
Crane & Canopy Designer Bedding Makeover
This post is brought to you by Crane & Canopy, Affordable Designer Bedding // I LOVE my bed. I know most of us do… but I REALLY LOVE my bed! As much as I love to travel, there is nothing like coming home to my own bed. If you have the right bed, (which I do… it's…
New Project Life Just Add Color Kit Perfect for Instagram
// This post brought to you by American Crafts & Project Life // I adore Becky Higgins and her Project Life brilliance! Raise your hand if you have also fallen in love with the Project Life system. It takes chore out of documenting life and turns it into something fun and enjoyable. Here is a post…
Antique Farmhouse Floor Lamps Review // Lamps.com Pin to Win GIVEAWAY
This floor lamps reveiw / giveaway post brought to you by Lamps.com // When it comes to decorating, I am all about the statement piece. Building a room is much like building a good wardrobe. When filling your closet, it's good to invest in some quality staple pieces like a classic white shirt, fabulous jeans, classic boots. Items…
My Favorite Camera Bags for Women // the Jeanne Oliver Mia Bag
Jeanne Oliver Mia Camera Bag Review // I'm super excited to share one of my favorite finds with you guys today. A couple of years ago, I bought a new camera and with a new camera… I needed a new bag. First I googled "camera bags for women" and found a few bags, but nothing…
How Do You Add Splashes of Much Needed Color in Your Life // New Crystal Light Liquid
How do you add splashes of COLOR to your life? This year, that is the question I am going to answer for myself in Project Add Color. I don't know why, but I've had such a hard time adding bright colors into my home decor. I've been so afraid to commit to a color palette…
Grown-Up Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese
Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese Microwave Bowls // This is cliche to say the least… I love mac & cheese. It truly has been one of those meals that with it's first bite always transports me back to childhood. Last year Kraft introduced the new line of Homestyle Mac & Cheese microwave bowls to the…
Luxe Business Cards from Moo.com // Giveaway
WhipperBerry's New Luxe Business Cards from MOO.com // I am one of those girls that goes a little ga-ga when I see a company that has branded themselves really well. When I set out to rebrand WhipperBerry for 2013 I wanted to make sure that my new branding carried over not only on the blog…
