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5 tips for birding with kids + the best birding books
Birding is a relatively new hobby in our family. I’m always trying to think of activities to do with my kids, especially with my oldest. Any opportunity to learn something new is worth trying out and I was somewhat surprised at how excited Savannah was to start birding. We are

chocolate & blackstrap molasses energy bars
I’m currently on a cleanse (fruit juice, vegetable broth and such) to rid my body of any holiday indulgences I may or may not have ingested. The kids clearly are not cleansing, and since I won’t be preparing huge meals (i.e. they are living off freezer foods) I spent the morning making

glamping in Joshua Tree, California
This Joshua Tree glamping post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FallGlamping #CollectiveBias Ahhh, Joshua Tree, my favorite place around here to be. We just got home last night from our most recent camping trip (it was amazing!). Camping with kids can be less

5 unhealthy habits to ditch now + hello, I’m a Beachbody coach!
I’m sharing these 5 unhealthy habits to ditch now as part of a sponsored post for o.b. brand® and Socialstars #OBelievers After going back and forth for quite awhile, I made a decision and commitment to become a Beachbody coach just days ago. I have been doing Beachbody programs with my

LEGO Star Wars building + Wookie Cookies + Jedi Juice
Whether your child is 43 or 9, Star Wars is just one of those sagas that everyone can love. There is something so magical about a movie franchise that spans decades, never losing steam, only gaining new diehard fans. I admit, I never saw a Star Wars movie until after

grandma’s hot milk cake {lactose-free}
This Old Fashioned Hot Milk Cake recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #livethefairlife #CollectiveBias What if I told you, you can have your hot milk cake AND eat it too?! Milk has always been an issue for me. It took me awhile

watermelon tabbouleh with goat cheese recipe {fresh summer}
This tabbouleh with watermelon recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias I hope you all had an amazing Fourth of July! I spent mine with my family, playing games in the pool, grilling gorgeous meats and veggies, watching the fireworks

brightening depuffing green tea eyes-cubes {DIY beauty}
This Green Tea Eye Depuffing Ice Cube DIY shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AmericasTea #CollectiveBias One of the best beauty-enhancing products is sitting right in your freezer – ice. Ice is incredible for your face as it can shrink

Hummingbird Cake {Easter celebration dessert}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias Back in the South where I am originally from, we have this very special cake that is made for all types of celebrations. It is… The Hummingbird Cake. Its origins are

10 tips for traveling with toddlers {roadtrip}
This post of 10 tips for traveling with toddlers is sponsored by Safety 1st. Happy Labor Day Weekend! Road-tripping with kids can be a daunting task, especially with a toddler or two in tow. The key to a successful car trip is to be prepared for everything… especially meltdowns. What