Hi, I hope y'all are having a fabulous holiday season! We had a great Christmas celebration and ate way too much, but now we're getting ready for New Year's and I have a fun cocktail for your NYE celebrations: a Cherry Megmosa! The Megmosa is just like a Mimosa, but with grapefruit juice instead of orange juice, but I've given this one a sweet twist with maraschino cherry juice! Get the instructions below!

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Hey, y'all! I just got my Sephora Play box for December. It included products from Too Faced, Clinique, Moroccanoil, Fresh Sugar, Tarte, and Wander. Besides just doing the usual unboxing, I'm going to give you my thoughts after getting a full year of boxes as to whether it has been worth it or if its been a total waste.

The Christmas holiday is almost here and I'm so excited! Today's post is a fun and fairly easy recipe for a Gingerbread flavored Eggnog! If you've never made eggnog it can sound complicated, but it's really not. The biggest thing is being careful not to scramble your eggs. :) This recipe can be made boozy right off the bat, but you can also make it alcohol-free for the kiddos and let the adults mix in a shot of rum, brandy, or whiskey themselves. Get the recipe and instructions below!

Hi, guys! Today's post is an easy recipe that can be made up for the family in preparation for those cold snowy days but also makes a great gift. This Mint Hot Cocoa Mix is so simple to make and requires very few ingredients, some of which you probably have on hand right now! To give it as a gift, simply scoop it into an air-tight container and I designed some printable gift tags for you to get started asap on this super-cute homemade gift!

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Hey, guys! I'm back with a gifting recommendation for the sports fan in your life. You've probably seen the Fire TV Stick by now, but maybe you haven't heard of the Fire TV Recast yet? I'll tell you all about it and just what you'll need so your favorite superfan never has to miss another live TV game!

Hi, guys! I'm posting a free printable just in time for your holiday gift wrapping! These cute gift tags feature fun holiday sayings and will look fabulous under any tree. I made these tags in both red and black so you can choose the color that coordinates best with your wrapping paper. Get them both below!

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I'm back with a tasty recipe that's perfect for your holiday spread or to whip up to take to a party. It's so easy to make, just a little chopping and mixing, but the result is a tangy, creamy, salty olive masterpiece that we just couldn't keep our hands off of! If you're a fan of Feta cheese, olives, and artichoke hearts, I think you'll want to give this hearty and addictive dip a try. Plus, enter below for the chance to win one of six $50 Walmart gift cards or one $200 Walmart gift card! [CLOSED]

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Hey, guys! I received my FabFitFun Winter box and I couldn't wait to dive in to do an unboxing! If you read the spoiler posts, I just found out that there is a surprise item included in the boxes, so that was a cool little thing to see. I'm also showing you my haul from the amazing Add-On Sale that ships with your box + a little treat that was inside + giving you a discount code for $10 off your first box! Let's get to it!

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I've got an easy recipe today that's sure to wow your cheese-loving holiday guests! It's a 3-tier Cheese Ball Tower and making it is super-simple because I'm using pre-made cheese balls paired with my own toppings. For my tiers, I've paired the sharp cheddar with nutty pecans, port wine with sweet and tart dried cherries, and the smoky bacon with crunchy almonds. I also made some cute cheese ball pinecones to decorate the tray with and I'll show you how to make it all in the post below!

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Happy Holidays, guys! We had a great Thanksgiving, small but lovely, and then got our Kids Night In box a few days later for a little extra fun. The theme for November was Give Thanks and it had lots of activities to keep the giving of thanks going for a few days longer. :) Keep reading to see what was inside!

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Welp, the holiday season has hit like a ton of bricks and it's go time. I've gotten a few gifts so far but by and large I've got a lot of gift shopping to do, holiday cards to send, and meals to shop and prep for. When ho, ho, ho feels like go, Go, GO, there's a good chance that being on the run all of the time will derail my efforts at eating better. When you're hangry, it feels like anything will do. This year, I've got a new trick up my sleeve...

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Hi, guys! Today I'm excited to show you a brand new kind of subscription box! It's a recipe box containing everything you need to make cool natural DIYs using Essential Oils! Each month you get a box with 4 full-sized essential oils and all of the items you need (including containers) to make 6 natural recipes for your body, health, and home.

If you like my DIY beauty posts, you'll love this box from Simply Earth! Keep reading to see what's in December's Essential Oil Recipe Box (I'll be unboxing the extra Bonus Box as well), get a code for a $20 GC, and then enter to win a monthly Recipe Box + a Bonus Box for yourself! [CLOSED]

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The holidays are upon us and so is the cold, but you don't have to stop glowing just because summer is over! Keep your shimmer all through the winter with a little help from a brand new, skin-nourishing, gorgeous body highlighter. It's inexpensive and fabulous and comes in 3 mesmerizing metallic shades. Keep reading for the scoop and to find out where to get it!

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Hi guys! My Sephora Play subscription boxes just keep coming earlier and earlier in the month, but I'm not complaining. :) This month's box is all about Holiday Survival and included six luxury samples from Dr. Jart+, Lancome, Grande Cosmetics, Juliette Has A Gun, Laura Mercier, & Amika! Keep reading to see what I got and what I thought of each one.

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Hi, guys! The holiday party season is coming up and I've got a fabulous accessory for just about any hairstyle and it's also easy to make: a DIY Feather Fascinator! This chic hair accessory is attached to a headband that blends in with your hair color. I went with a winter white to contrast my freshly-hued hair but there are lots of craft feather colors and styles to go with all of your holiday looks. Keep reading to learn how to make it!

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Hi, guys. I've got a SPOILERS post for you for the FabFitFun Winter box! Now, I don't know everything that will be in the box this Winter, but since I became an annual subscriber, my customization window opened yesterday and I got to choose 6 of my box items. I'll show you those below and give you a discount code for the Winter box so you can get one for $39.99!

UPDATED with more spoiler photos!!!

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Hi, guys! We got our Kids Night In box for October and it was so stinkin' cute! The theme was, of course, Halloween and we had a blast with all of the activities inside. Keep reading for an unboxing of the KNI Spooktacular Nights box!

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For me, the holidays are all about entertaining. There's nothing better than visiting and being visited by friends and family this time of year. I always keep the makings for quick and easy nibbles in the kitchen just in case I get a visitor and these Brie & Cranberry Crostini are a breeze to whip up and will tempt any guest. Keep reading to find out what to keep in the pantry for these quick, melty cheese treats!

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Hi, guys! Its been a while since I posted a recipe and I thought this one would be perfect for this chilly weather. It's a potato soup with a difference; It's hearty, flavorful, and positively loaded!

The potato soup base is chunky and creamy and full of flavor from garlic and chicken broth, chives, sour cream, bacon, and two kinds of cheese, then topped with everything you love about baked potatoes! You can also leave out the bacon for a meatless meal option.

It's also super-easy to make in the Instant Pot, but I'll also give directions for the Slow Cooker for those who haven't gone the pressure cooker route yet. Plus, keep reading for the chance to win a Better Than Bouillon Prize Pack and one of 9 $50 Visa Gift Cards! [CLOSED]

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Hi, guys! I received my Sephora Play box a little early this month, so I've got an unboxing post for you today to show you all of the beauty goodies inside the October box (includes the brands Anastasia Beverly Hills, Tarte, Philosophy, Benefit, Caudalie, and Chloé!) + a surprise at the end for my unboxing readers to treat yourself with!

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Fall is in full swing here, so it's time to get cozy! I've got 3 fabulous casual outfits that I put together for you and they're all made of sustainable hemp! There are a lot of misconceptions about hemp and clothing made of hemp. Generally, people think of rough linen-like fabrics when they think of hemp, but hemp is incredibly versatile and I have lots of pieces in different weights and finishes that will keep you stylish and comfortable all through the season. Plus, I have a 15% discount code just for my readers!

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Halloween is known for its spooky sweet treats, but it doesn't have to be all about the candy! You can provide fun and healthy Halloween snacks between bouts of Trick-or-Treating that will give the kids some balance but keep them coming back for more!

My FabFitFun Fall box got here and it's so awesome! I'm unboxing it here with you as I opened it and I'll give you my thoughts on everything that was inside. Spoilers: it was pretty amazing and I felt like I hit the jackpot with this box. I loved everything in it and I got it for under $40 using the discount code! I've got a code for you guys in the post below so you can get a box for yourself at a great discount. Check it out!

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How would you like to snack your way to $10,000? Sounds good to me, especially since I can do it while I'm buying all of the family's favorite cookies and crackers anyway! On top of that, you can enter to win Walmart gift cards right here on this blog post! Keep scrolling for all the details.

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Hi guys! I'm back today with an unboxing of the Fall 2018 Box of Style, curated by the fabulous Rachel Zoe herself! If you haven't heard of Box of Style, it is a luxury fashion, beauty, and lifestyle subscription box, delivered seasonally, containing at least 5 items valued at over $400 for just $99.99! It was voted the #1 luxury box and I can see why. I was over the moon when I opened it and I'll show you everything that was inside, plus I have an awesome $25 discount code just for my readers!

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I mentioned in my last post that I went a little subscription box crazy, and one of the boxes I ordered was the FabFitFun box. FabFitFun is a box full of finds in beauty, wellness, fashion, and fitness, delivered once per season. I'll be starting with the Fall 2018 box.

You would usually get to customize your box, but I missed the customization window, so it will truly be a surprise as to what I receive. Having said that, I do have some spoilers as to what might and some things that will definitely be in my box. Keep reading for SPOILERS, and if you want to take this journey with me, I've got a $10 discount code for you!

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I have another great unboxing for you guys. This one is a subscription box for the family called Kids Night In. They send out a themed box every month containing a book, activities, snacks, and recipes to prepare together, along with a custom Spotify playlist for your fun night! September's theme is 'Common Bonds', all about the things that your child has in common with other children around the world. I'm unboxing this one with my daughter; Keep reading to see what's inside and enter to win one for yourself! [CLOSED]

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With the kids going back to school, that means earlier bedtimes for everyone, but it doesn't always work out that way. With so much to do, a racing mind could keep you awake, or maybe you're like me and nighttime is your favorite time. Whatever the reason, I've got some great tips to help you get a good night's sleep and stay healthy so that you can keep on going strong.

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Hi, guys! Today's post is actually a product review. I know I don't do a whole lot of those, but when I was contacted by Collage.com to review one of their photo blankets, I was curious enough to agree. I thought they were cute but how hard would they be to design? Do you need an art degree to make a cute blanket? Also, most of the photos I have of the kids were taken on a phone, so would that affect the quality of the printing? I've got the answers to these questions and also a walkthrough of the creation process (actually super easy), a critique and a test of the final product, and also a giveaway at the end so that one of my readers can create the photo blanket of their dreams for free! [CLOSED]

In my last post, I talked about teaching kids responsibility through chores and how to get started. A chore chart is a big part of helping the kids stay on task and motivated but I know not every parent is a whiz with making them, so for today's post, I'm giving you 6 free chore chart printables for kids of all ages!

We all want to raise children who become responsible adults, but that won't happen on its own. Teaching kids how to be responsible is a must. Responsibility can be learned by raising a pet, doing homework, or making sure their room stays clean, but one tool that parents seem to have pulled away from in recent years are chores. Chores are a wonderful way for children to learn responsibility and even at a young age, there are chores your children can manage.

Hey guys! I'm back with my just-in Sephora Play Box for August. This one came with a Back to School theme and lots of goodies inside from OUAI, Benefit, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Make Up For Ever, Origins, and Living Proof. I have a first peek for you along with my thoughts on the products inside.

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I'm at my desk a lot and it drives me nuts having to sit still for long periods, so when Flexispot contacted me and asked if I would like to try out one of their Ergonomic Workstations, I was happy to give one a go. I chose the Deskcise Pro V9 Desk Bike, part standing desk, part exercise bike, to put through its paces and here's what I found.

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Back to school time is here already and we're busy getting ready for the new school year. My daughter is going into middle school at a completely new school and she's super-excited, but also a little nervous. She'll be going to a magnet school in another area, so she's worried that she won't know very many, if any, of the students and has never met any of the teachers. We had a little talk about teachers and how hard, but awesome, their jobs are and she wanted to give her new teacher a gift. Of course, we ended up putting together a great "Take a Break" gift basket that I think any teacher would love to receive, including a handmade mini Japanese-bound journal (tutorial below!)

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We love taking quick family trips during the summer and just this past weekend we went down to Mud Island. It's not actually an island, but a little peninsula out of downtown Memphis into the Mississippi River. It's a popular venue for concerts and it has a park with a scale model of the Mississippi River that you can walk through all the way to the (scale sized) Gulf of Mexico. We packed lots of water and snacks to share and I'll be sharing those snackalicious pics for a chance to win $10,000 from NABISCO and you can, too!

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I love camping. There's just something about living for a little while outdoors that appeals to me but "roughing it" is not something I'm willing to do with my skin. I bring the absolute minimum with me when the family goes camping, but there are some things that a lady out in the wild just can't live without. These 6 beauty essentials are a must for me, especially during a hot summer.

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We love to treat our pup. Whether it's a new toy or something yummy, our furry baby always gets the good stuff. The problem is that we weren't very organized about it. We would have half-empty treat bags all over the top of the fridge and toys all over the house. I decided to get organized and set up a treat station in one area of the kitchen so that everything has a home and we can see at a glance if we need to stock up on treats or replace worn toys and I'll show you how I did it.

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Summer is in full swing and it's time to get beach-ready! Sun and sandals and swimsuits are here so I've put together all of the best tips and tricks that I use myself to get my hair, skin, and nails ready for the great summer show-off. You know me; They're easy and effective so even the busiest mom can get beach-ready in a flash!

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College is a big step, especially if your teen will be living on campus. It’s may be the first time they'll be out on their own! They may be crazy with excitement, but there’s also a chance that they're a bit apprehensive about the change; It will be a new place and they may not even know anyone. As a parent, it can scare you to send your child off to a new place, maybe one completely across the country, so how do you prepare them to live on their own? All you can do is to help ensure your child has everything they'll need to get started on their own. I'm going through this myself, so I've put together my best tips for helping your college-bound teen move into a dorm room, whether it's across the country or right across town and I even made a printable list to help you shop and pack!

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Today I'm sharing my family's favorite breakfast recipe: Vanilla Spice Pancakes. The batter is flavored with vanilla extract and spiced with cinnamon and ground cloves; We're not talking Holiday flavors here, but just the right amount to make those ho-hum pancakes into something absolutely delicious. I've also got some tried-and-true tips and tricks for making pancake breakfasts easier and for getting the perfect pancake (hint: if you haven't tried a cast-iron skillet for pancakes, you should!)

It has been in the 90's all week here and I don't know about you but I'll do anything I can not to heat up the kitchen any more than I have to and this Tuna Salad is the perfect way to have quick, cold sandwiches for lunch or dinner. Also, they're perfect for picnics!

I worked on this recipe for years and finally found the perfect mix of tart and sweet, creamy and crunchy that my family absolutely loves. This tuna salad is made with hard-boiled eggs, diced sweet pickles (trust me), mayo, and lots of lemon juice, but there's one secret ingredient that takes it from bland to flavorful in a snap.

Phew! Finally, I have a little time here to do a wrap-up!

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A mild spring in the south lasts approximately 2 days. Saying it's a bit warm here is an understatement, but there's nothing better when the heat hits than taking to the porch for lazy days and cold drinks. This Fruit-Infused Sparkling Cocktail is low cal and low carb + super-refreshing and you can serve it with a tray of cut fruits so that everyone can mix up their favorite flavors and have a delish snack!

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With the Soccer Championship Games coming up, I thought a new cocktail was in order. :) If you haven't heard of a Michelada, it's a beer-based cocktail served in different ways throughout Mexico and South America, but this version is my favorite. I've spiced it up and am using a dark beer to make this a deep and rich Michelada with a kick, perfect to serve at your watch parties!

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Contouring is a great way to add dimension back into your face after foundation flattens it out, but for those not familiar with contouring or concerned that it doesn't look natural, especially in the daytime, I've got a great post for you with lots of tips and tricks to get a perfectly natural-looking contour for day and a fabulous giveaway with 3 winners for an all-in-one palette that has everything you need to get the perfect contour!

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With Spring here, I had to be prepared for allergy season. It would be enough to handle if it were just me, but my daughter suffers from seasonal allergies as well. When the pollen starts, so do her allergy symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes and throat.  I've got a great resource on children's allergies, a list of ways to help them feel less miserable, and a way to save on their medication!

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Summer is the perfect time for get-togethers and these easy-peasy (really!) lemon-squeezy (yum!) Icebox Cookie Sandwiches are perfect for a no-bake summer snack for a crowd or for a family treat. They're deliciously creamy and lemony + they're so easy, you'll want to make them over and over this summer.

Plus, check out the awesome giveaway at the end of this post for your chance to win a gift card to Walmart for everything you need to throw a summer bash!