Mixed Prints Life

FREE CAKE! {Thanks, KFC!}

I received a gift certificate in exchange for my post. All opinions expressed are my own.  As a busy mom, I know that sometimes Mother’s Day isn’t always as simple and relaxed as I’d like it to be. So when I can make things EXTRA simple, I go for it! This year, KFC is giving customers a FREE family-sized cake… View Post

Halfsies {Treadmill Tuesdays – Week 20}

Week 18 || Week 19 This week is all about THIS: And since a FIVE MONTH UPDATE is coming this week – this post is short. Full half-marathon recap and an update coming later this week! Thanks for following along! Workout Jam of the Week

Chasing Dreams

Two and a half years ago, I was on the brink of starting my 29th year of life. Full of life and possibility. I made a list. A big long list of all the things I wanted to do “before 30.” I took a leap and jumped by signing up for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon the following summer…. View Post

How to Live Well on a Budget in 2014

It’s a shame that not many people have access to a real money tree – life would be so much easier if they did!  Instead, the vast majority of us have to try to live within our means and cut our cloth according to our financial situation.  This usually means going without life’s little luxuries, having to say ‘no’ to… View Post

Feel the Burn {Treadmill Tuesdays – Week 19}

Week 17 || Week 18 That moment when you don’t want to wake up and run. When you stay up WAY TOO LATE watching Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix. When you would rather DO ANYTHING THAN RUN ON THE TREADMILL. And then you sweat it out. And do it. Just because. I feel the burn. And I feel ALIVE! Personal victories… View Post

Keep Your Health Insync with Probiotics #NaturalProbiotic

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. This post is not a healthcare professional’s opinion. All opinions are my own. Four months ago, I began making some healthy changes, including running on the treadmill consistently each week. With… View Post

Living the Simple Life with Ology {exclusive to Walgreens} Plus a Facial Recipe!

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated at part of a social shopper amplifications for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. #WalgreensOlogy Life with two boys is never dull and is usually filled with mud, dirt, grass, and muck! With baths multiple times per week, the boys are constantly being scrubbed down, scrubbed up,… View Post

Planning the Perfect Party! {Character Appearances from Premier Princess Parties}

This post is not sponsored, but merely an informative post about a local business that we love and support! Whether you’re throwing a birthday party or a fun family get together, Premier Princess Parties is the way to take it to the next level! With character appearances from superheroes to all the Disney favorites, your crew and birthday boy or… View Post

That’s Debatable! #RaiseYourVox with Sean Astin

With a love of politics myself, I’m excited to share with you about the upcoming season of Sean Astin’s political radio show and received a gift in exchange to share with you! All opinions expressed are my own.  As an adjunct professor and a background in the legal field, I’m a known arguer. I love the thrill of finding out… View Post

Bienvenuto to Olive Garden’s New Menu!

I had the opportunity to taste test items off of Olive Garden’s new menu. All opinions {and shameless selfies} expressed are my own. Whether you’ve fallen in love with their breadsticks or the house salad, Olive Garden provides a home-taste comfort and offers a wide variety of delicious menu items to sweep you away to Italy without ever leaving the states. So… View Post

Chugging Along! {Treadmill Tuesdays – Week 18}

Week 16 || Week 17 This week was wrought with Easter goodies and hanging outside in this beautiful weather! I ran, I walked, and even took the boys in their first spin in our bike trailer (I was exhausted!) But I logged my time (sometimes begrudgingly) and now we start a BRAND NEW WEEK! How are our exercise goals going?… View Post

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