Growing up I remember always going to birthday parties, but never having my own. I only recall having two actual birthday parties when I was younger. So I decided that when I had children I wanted them to experience the enjoyment that comes with a birthday party. I wanted to give them a birthday party they would remember every year. The only thing I didn’t account for when I made this decision was the number of children I would have. Having three kids sometimes feels like once I finish one birthday party I’m already planning the next. When I...

Disclosure: This post has been compensated by USFamilyGuide.com and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. On our recent trip to Las Vegas, Nevada we had the opportunity to visit the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas attraction. It is conveniently located on the Las Vegas Strip next to The Venetian. The box office is easy to find and the line goes so quick. Once you got your tickets in hand you head over to the photo spot and get your souvenir photo taken. They had hashtag signs that read #sendmoney #helpme #happyanniversary which were a big hit with me. What...

My husbands and mines anniversary is in October and every year we try to do something for it. This year we were blessed with the opportunity to get way for 5 days in Las Vegas. Now October is a tough time for us because it is right before we head into the holiday season. Plus being a larger family we have a budget to stick to. So I wanted to share with you how we were able to go to Las Vegas for 5 days on a budget. #1. AVOID THE WEEKENDS When we were booking our trip we...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Parmigiano Reggiano®. All opinions are mine alone. #ParmesanAmbassador #ParmigianoReggiano #cheese  As I said before, I am a big sucker for a quick and delicious meal. I am also one who can be stuck cooking with what is available in the kitchen. That leads to me getting creative with my dishes from time to time. My family is big fans of any style of dip. Today I will be sharing our Parmesan cheese dip with you.   INGREDIENTS: Parmigiano Reggiano® Parmesan cheese – I always have a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano® on hand. We...

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by InComm, Inc. All opinions are mine alone. #SaveMoneyGiveBetter2018 #sponsored I don’t know about you but the holidays are sneaking up on me. I mean how is Christmas only 42 days away! Every year I tell myself I won’t be that person shopping days before. It never fails that I find myself out grabbing last minute items. If I’m real with all of you, I am a huge procrastinator. I will tell myself I have time until the point I run out of time. Well, this year I decided to make it easier...

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #chargeandrefresh #CollectiveBias I still cannot believe that my husband and I just celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary. Where has the last five years gone? Over those five years, we have worked hard to make sure we put our needs as a couple first. Our relationship is the foundation for our family we need to keep that strong. With being a single income family and having three children we had to get creative in the ways we celebrate date night. One of...

 Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetJohnsonsBaby #ChooseGentle #CollectiveBias Over the last eight years, I have been blessed with three children. They are my biggest accomplishment but sometimes my hardest job. Between school drop-offs, pickups, appointments, Target trips, and cooking, my days get away from me fast. There are times I go to bed and the dishes didn’t get done or the living room isn’t picked up. While my days can get crazy quickly I always look forward to our bedtime routine. I know that no matter...

Today is World Mental Health Day and this is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a while. I figured today was the perfect day for this post. So I wanted to share with all of you something I have kept personal for a long time and I am finally ready to share. I was recently diagnosed as Bi-Polar. You have no idea how scary that is to say but I said it. This diagnosis is something it took me a long time to come to terms with. I was diagnosed with depression in 3rd grade and I just...