This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. I can’t believe it’s already time …

Don’t get me wrong, I will take a good glass of red wine any time of year, but there is just something about summer that makes me want more of a cold, refreshing drink to sip on. Apparently, my mother-in-law and I think alike. Last summer, she introduced me to her homemade version of a …

I participated in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Earlier this week I shared how you can help provide nutritious meals to kids in need and be a Champions for Kids Hunger Hero by shopping at Sam’s Club. Today I am excited to share another great way you …

Music makes everything more fun, doesn’t it? Whether you are having a party, working out, or simply cleaning the house there is nothing that sets the mood better than having some tunes playing in the background. The Jawbone Mini Jambox Bluetooth Speaker makes it easy to have great sound wherever you go. The Mini Jambox not only …

I wrote this post as part of the Discover Preferred Blogger Program. All opinions are my own. Shopping for back to school items can be exciting, yet overwhelming at the same time. According to Today Parents, the average K-12 parent will spend $100 per student on school supplies this year. By the time you add …

I participated in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Did you know that 16 million American children live in poverty? Many of these kids don’t have reliable access to the nutritious meals that help them thrive and succeed both academically and socially. I’ll be the first …