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Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2014 by Alison 2 Comments

I just wanted to take a quick second to tell everyone Happy Halloween! For those of you that celebrate, I hope you have a fantastic day, with amazing costumes and loads of candy for the kiddos! For those of you that do not partake, I hope the ghouls and goblins running around don’t drive you […]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Kids, Travel

Quick & Easy Candy Corn Treats

October 29, 2014 by Alison 18 Comments

I can’t believe it’s already the last week of the month and Halloween is in just a few days. I do find it kind of cool that it’s on a Friday this year though. That just means we can enjoy the festivities all weekend long! Yay!! For anyone like me that prefers to enjoy the […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, Holidays, Kids, Recipes Tagged With: Candy Corn, Halloween, popcorn, Snack

15 Social Media Tips for Bloggers and Business Owners

October 24, 2014 by Alison 13 Comments

  I’m a self-proclaimed social media junkie. I love social media and while I realize there are so many platforms out there now that it can get confusing, they really do all offer a unique experience. The trick is finding what platform, or combination of platforms works for you. Just like anything else, some you […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Helpful Hints Tagged With: Hacks, Social Media, tips and tricks

Reveal Your Glamorous Look with Mia Mariu Review + Giveaway

October 22, 2014 by Alison 16 Comments

You may remember, I’ve shared Mia Mariu products before and I absolutely love them. If you didn’t see my previous review of their primer, foundation, and concealer you can find it here. When I received the opportunity to try some of their mineral make up and other items, I absolutely said yes! According to Mia […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Contests, Giveaways, Product Reviews Tagged With: mineral makeup

Easy Dinners for Busy Days with Foster Farms

October 20, 2014 by Alison 9 Comments

Thank you to Foster Farms for making this post possible. My love for easy, tasty meals is all my own. I’m a busy girl and I get tired. For some reason though, the rest of the family believes they need to eat dinner every day. Weird right? Well, having hangry kids and husbands doesn’t make […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Product Reviews Tagged With: chicken, Easy Meals

Halloween Traditions

October 17, 2014 by Alison 3 Comments

  Halloween is a big deal at our place. Hubby absolutely loves it and I remember being so excited to dress up every year growing up. This year we’re actually flying out to go visit family in Texas on Halloween so it’s going to be weird not doing things the way we always have. I […]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Kids Tagged With: Chucktober2014, Halloween, Tradition

Chocolate Pretzel Bites & Candy Corn Snack Mix

October 15, 2014 by Alison 13 Comments

A couple weeks ago I started sharing some candy corn creations since it is the season of candy corn and it just so happens to be one of my favorite things ever!!  If you missed the Candy Corn Flavored Vodka or the Candy Corn Candle Holders, be sure to check them out.   Today I’m […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes Tagged With: Candy Corn, pretzels, snack mix

I Love Sparkly Dishes #CascadeShiningReviews

October 13, 2014 by Alison 26 Comments

  This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. A busy mama…that’s definitely what I am. Between work, running this blog, and the kiddo’s obligations at school and Karate, it doesn’t leave a lot of […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hints, Product Reviews Tagged With: Cascade Platinum, detergent, dishes, Dishwasher

Easy Zucchini Pasta With Pesto and Mushrooms

October 10, 2014 by Alison 14 Comments

  I’ve been seeing some awesome looking “pasta” recipes using zucchini and other veggies lately. Since I’ve been working hard to cut down on my carbs and starches, I’ve been dying to try some of these recipes but just hadn’t gotten around to it. When I had the opportunity to check out a spiral slicer […]

Filed Under: Gift Guide 2014, Healthy Living, Product Reviews, Recipes Tagged With: gluten-free, Low Carb, pasta, pesto

The Acer Iconia Tab 8

October 8, 2014 by Alison 6 Comments

Thank you to Acer and Blog Meets Brand for sponsoring this post. My love for technology and gadgets is all my own.  It’s no secret, I love gadgets. I love them and I want to try every single one of them that comes out. Being a busy mom, wife, insurance agent, blogger, and social media […]

Filed Under: Gift Guide 2014, Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: Acer, Android, Tablet

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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