Think back with me if you will. It’s probably High School and you are head over heels for your first serious boyfriend or girlfriend. In fact, in just a few weeks it’ll be a year you’ve been officially “together”. A High School year for a couple is like 10 for us seasoned adults…it’s a long […]
My Solution to Summer Chaos
This post is sponsored by Red Baron but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Wanna know what I did today? Not really? Well I’m telling you anyway. I got up, drove to work, worked from 8-4:30, raced home, got the little diva’s hair done up for cheer practice, and coaxed the teenager […]
Visit Pendleton and Experience The Oregon Trail
This post is sponsored by Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Remember that computer game you used to play in elementary school? You know, on the giant 1980’s DOS based computer systems? It was a huge privege to be done with your work early enough to […]
Do You Have A Plan B?
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsTalkPlanB #CollectiveBias #ad Let me start by saying exactly what this post is NOT about. It’s not about personal feelings about anyone’s right to choose or lack thereof. It’s not about how I live my life or how […]
Busy Morning Life Hacks…for Those Who Wish To Remain Sane
Let’s discuss morning routines. I don’t know about you, but at our house, weekday morning are about the most chaotic and frustrating time of day. And not just one in a while…nope…every. Single. Day. Even after years of practice and everyone having pretty much the same schedule, mornings that run smooth and have zero […]
Surviving Holiday Chaos With Kids
I have been compensated by JOHNSON’S® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. So the holidays seem to have snuck up on me again. Every year I say I’m going to be so prepared, and every year I wake up one morning confused and wondering […]
Naughty or Nice, Your Pets Will Love A DIY Dog Treat Jar
This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but Horseshoes & Hand Grenades only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article. Have you […]
Do You Even Know Who You Are?
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of 23andMe. All opinions and my love for genetics are 100% my own. Who are you? A mom, a wife, a brother or uncle maybe? A hair dresser, an insurance agent or even a doctor. Maybe you’re an animal lover or music may be your passion. […]
Quick, Affordable, Meals During the Holiday Hustle & Bustle!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company all opinions are mine alone. #KrogerPizzaDeal #CollectiveBias As the holidays approach, schedules begin to become very hectic. Kroger stores have quick and affordable meal options available for the ultimate holiday meal solution. Pick up a Deli Fresh ready to heat pizza at […]
Preparing Your Child (and Yourself!) for the Very First Day of School
While it’s still quite hot out (at least in many places) and it feels like it may be summer forever, we all know what’s right around the corner: the first day of school. For some kids (and parents!) it’s the VERY first day of school—when your little one, who you recently called a toddler, has […]
