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Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie

This post may contain affiliate links. We all know fall is the time of the year for pumpkin spice everything. While I am a HUGE pumpkin spice fan, many times I hesitate to indulge in the many pumpkin-y treats around because they aren't so good for me. If a pumpkin spice treat gets its flavor from some chemical concoction rather than from, I don't know - PUMPKIN, I'd rather pass. I'll just make ...

The Merrill Park Playground Makeover #LetsPlayMilwaukee

While I pretty much always love my job and enjoy the opportunities to review products and experience new places, some projects wind up claiming a piece of my heart and making me smile long after they are completed. My partnership with Dr Pepper Snapple Group, KaBOOM!, and the folks of the Merrill Park Neighborhood on the is one of those projects. Let me bring you up to speed in case you are ...

Making Him Work for the Data

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Virgin Mobile USA which is one of Sprint’s prepaid brands. I received two Virgin Mobile smartphones to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. With a tween in the house, the "I want a phone" cry has begun to ring through the hallways. At first I was completely against the ...

If I Could Turn Back Time

Are you hearing Cher in your head now too? Well, if you're anything like me, you look in the mirror sometimes and wish that just maybe you could turn back time even if it was just a little bit. You love your kids to death, but wish you could magically get back that firmer tummy. You are glad that your life has been filled with moments that made you smile, but you aren't loving the lines those ...

Blast Those Summer Tunes!

Summer is all about being outside and having a great time! For my family - and so may others - music is a big part of those great times. But being outside can pose a special sort of hazard to the electronics we store our music on. Sand, water, and direct sun do not usually play well with phones, iPods, and tablets! Having a durable Bluetooth speaker can help save your electronic devices from ...

The 5 Times a Bluesmart Suitcase Could Save Your Trip

As a frequent traveler, I have come to really appreciate how having the right accessories and tools can help make a trip successful. I'm always on the hunt for anything that will make my trip more comfortable, more efficient, or safer. When I first learned about the Bluesmart suitcase and all of its unique features, I could think of so many times it would have gotten me out of different travel ...

Protect Yourself Online

This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Freedome. I know that I like to think of myself as pretty internet savvy. I'm careful about whether my location is on when using my social media apps at home, referred to my kiddo as LJ for the first six years of blogging, and I've never once fallen for that "we are calling from Microsoft" phone scam. I try to keep up with the current dangers and ...

When Binging Can Actually Be a Good Thing

When you hear the word "binge", immediately images of someone binge eating or binge drinking come to mind. Neither of these of particularly good things to do, right? But lately, I've been binging in a different way - and it's actually been a good thing! I'm talking about binge watching TV series! Now, if I were plopped in front of the TV 24/7 and ignoring all of my obligations, this would ...

When a local community teams up with a corporation and a non-profit, amazing things happen!

I love when companies and corporations work to improve the lives of their customers. I'm not talking about creating a better product and then selling it to us - although that's not a bad thing. I'm talking about when they take a step out of their normal day to day operations and do something that will have an actual impact and make a difference. And when I see a company do that in my own ...

Fun and Easy Road Trip Snacks

Last month, my family took our first road trip and we drove from Milwaukee to Branson, MO and it was a looooong ride (we are talking 12 hours with all of the bathroom breaks). Not that I'm complaining - we had a great time and the ride actually went very smoothly since we planned ahead. While this was our first family road trip, Jay and I have actually been on a few road trips together ...

Family Friendly Things to Do in Branson, MO

My family had been toying with the idea of visiting Branson, MO for several years now. We figured it was a fairly easy drive from the Milwaukee area and offered lots of options for things to do. We finally pulled the trigger and took our first family road trip (well, at least over four hours) and had a great time. There are so many family friendly things to do in Branson and here are a few of our ...

How to Save Thousands on a Pool

photo credit: Kayak Pools One of the best parts of summer is the chance to float around lazily in a pool. For me, that is the ultimate in relaxation...drink in hand, music going, and me just floating all my stress away. Now, my son and husband also love hanging in the pool but go about it a little differently. They are all about the splashing, dunking, and splashing some more! The thing is, as ...