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You may not think about whiskey when putting together your summer cocktail recipes. But you need to! A whiskey sour can be super refreshing! And when you add strawberries and some fresh herbs, whiskey cocktails for summer make perfect sense! This Strawberry Whiskey Sour is delish! First off, whiskey vs. whisky? I had to look it up. The Irish spell it with the “e” and the Scots spell it without out. And
I can’t tell you how many moms I’ve talked to who feel frustrated that they can’t volunteer at their child’s school as much as they’d like. But there are still ways to be involved when you don’t have extra time to spare. I’ve partnered with Kleenex® Facial Tissue to share how you can easily make a difference this year, whether you can be on campus or not!I bet you didn’t
This post has been sponsored by Starbucks. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My best friend and I were just having a discussion about how friendship changes over the years. While you may have less time to spend time together or even chat by phone, life’s stresses leave you craving that special bond. Often I find myself too tired to even think about trying to get together with my
Personal style takes time to develop. And then you go and get pregnant and EVERYTHING changes! My body shape was totally different after my babies and I’m still working on losing the baby weight (can I really still claim that since my youngest is 9??). My kids are older and I’ve been able to wear clothes that make me feel like myself for quite a while. But everyone’s mom style
This post has been sponsored by Five Star® School Supplies. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I can’t believe my oldest son is starting junior high this year! While we’re both excited about this new phase of his life, there is a fair amount of stress we’re feeling, too. He’s ready to meet new people and try new class subjects, but he doesn’t like surprises. His stress level goes
It happened SO fast. My oldest son is about to start junior high school and is almost a legit teenager. I mean, it’s taken 12 years, but they are right when they say the years go fast! We live in a crazy world and the idea of raising a teenager is scary. But I have found the holy grail. This book of parenting strategies is the only one you need!
A whole day with a fabulous group of bloggers and a photo shoot? Of course I’ll come! A few months ago I got to sneak away from my daily duties to attend cabi Blogger Day! It’s was a fun day at their corporate office where they gathered some of their favorite bloggers (I’m blushing!) and spoiled us rotten while giving us an inside look at what makes the company so
This 7UP Pineapple Rum Float cocktail recipe is PERFECT for summer! I love to make cocktails that don’t require a ton of ingredients or utensils because the last thing you need during happy hour is extra work! This recipe is super simple and great for those warm summer days! Plus, who doesn’t love a float! It’s like a cocktail and dessert in one! This post is sponsored by 7UP. It has taken
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