Recently I shared with you that my kids and I were excited to be part of the Champions for Kids Simple Service Project with Elmer's #BagItForward project. It was so fun to shop, collect, then donate some much needed school supplies on our local area. Just some of what…
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Gearing up for our school supply service project for Elmer’s #BagItForward
We all know how crucial it is for every student who is going back to school to have what they need in order to succeed. I am so grateful that my husband and I are able to provide our kids with their basic school needs and even beyond. A new…
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{DIY} Make a pen loop for your paper planner
I am SO totally one of those old-school peeps who still uses a paper planner/calendar to keep my family's busy schedule on pace and running smoothly. I know, I know, I'm a dinosaur! As much as I love my tech and what a fan of it I am, I just…
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Beautify your skin with lanolin
Well, over the past year or so I've discovered several other uses for lanolin. The waxy properties it has make it excellent for using on your skin in ways you may not have thought of. Here are a few of my favorite ways I like to use lanolin to tackle…
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Dare to bare summer arms in 3 easy steps.
It's no surprise that being a native Texas gal, summer is my favorite season. I am all for baring summer skin {and toes} during the season that celebrates the sun. One of the key elements to feeling comfortable in your own baring your own skin involves your armpits. Yep, I…
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Education is power and empowering #WaveForChange
When I look back on my childhood upbringing, the notion of education is woven throughout. My parents always talked to me about why school was important and in a way that I just assumed college a given — not an option. My parents are both from poor, urban households. My…
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Beauty 101: Just about anything can {and should be} exfoliated.
I admit – I’m a product junkie. I will try just about any brand and type of style and beauty product at least once. But, when it comes to deodorant, I never settle for just any old brand. A while back while attending the Hispanicize conference in Miami, I met…
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Our Post Champions for Kids Simple Service Donation Project with #PostCFK + #CBias
#PostCFK Buy 2 Give 1 Simple Service Project: is helping us help those in need. In my post last week I shared with you that my kids and I were invited to take part in the Post Champions for Kids (#PostCFK) Simple Service Project whose mission it is to end…
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It’s almost time: football season + NCAA 2013
There are very few things I love about the Fall season. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I don't tolerate mild or cold weather at all! I'd take 100+ degree temps and humidity any day over a crisp, cool breeze. But since I live in the midwest {for now}…
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Olympic Swimming Trials make for exciting TV! #SwimToday
Photo credit: USA Swimming The past week has been an exciting one on NBC! I hope you've been able to catch some of the "heat" and fun of the USA Swimming trials. The final events of the trial will be tomorrow, July 2, 2012. It has been unreal watching and…