How to Save Money on Health Care Costs
February 10, 2017

How to Save Money on Health Care Costs

Health care can be so expensive! I am lucky to now be on Troy's insurance which keeps our out-of-pocket costs fairly low but it can still be costly. There are a couple of things that you can do to help keep your health care costs as low as possible and to hopefully save some money on these costs:

How to Pamper Your Dogs to Be "Best in Show"
February 09, 2017

How to Pamper Your Dogs to Be "Best in Show"

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheDogumentaries #CollectiveBias Something that you may not know about me is that I used to show dogs. It was a brief stint when I was in 8th and 9th grade and I showed a beautiful Irish Setter named Rosie. Dog showing was not for me but I did love spending time with the dog and have grown up being a dog lover. My mom raised us to be obsessed with dogs and to treat them like people. ***Keep reading to enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to the 2018 Westminster dog show! You may notice that I talk a little bit crazy about my dogs like how Jaxen keeps me in shape by taking me on walks, Ava runs our household and is the #1 boss and how they are both our best friends. We are true dog lovers. I am very close with my family and we often all get together. My mom has 3 dogs, I have 2 dogs and my brother has 2 dogs. It is crazy when we all get together!! Lucki...

8 Filling Snack Ideas
February 08, 2017

8 Filling Snack Ideas

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Burt's Bees. The opinions and text are all mine. Sometimes when I'm having a snack, something like an apple is all that I need.  Other times, a little snack is not going to cut it which is when I need something with more substance. Maybe you had a hard workout or didn't eat enough for another meal. These are the times that you want a bigger snack that is more like a meal to get you through the day. When I want a more filling snack, there are a few things that I focus on. Each snack does not have to fit into each category but it should at least fit into a couple. I focus on having produce- either a fruit or vegetable- for fiber, vitamins and minerals. I also try to include a whole-grain such as whole-wheat toast, whole-grain wraps or crackers. I aim for snacks that are high in protein. Protein helps to keep you full and is a great nutrient to look for in a snack. Snacks with healthy fats such as avocados a...

Easy Lunch Kebabs + Tips for Packing Your Kids Lunch
February 07, 2017

Easy Lunch Kebabs + Tips for Packing Your Kids Lunch

Easy Lunch Kebabs are customizable based on what you have on hand and are sure to be a lunchtime favorite for both kids and adults! Use your favorite fruits, vegetables, lunch meats and cheeses. I take packing our lunches very seriously. I pack myself about 6 or 7 different foods per work day. My husband jokes with me that he could never pack my lunch because it involves so many different things and I switch it up all the time- haha! When it comes to packing my daughter's lunch, although Adalyn is not in school yet, I have gotten quite a bit of experience because we go out a lot during lunchtime and I pack her lunches to go. There are some foods that pack well for lunches and some that pack poorly. I want to share my tips and tricks for packing a child's lunch either for school or for on-the-go. Stick to an outline of what to pack When I pack my own lunches, I know that each meal needs a fruit, a vegetable, a snack, dairy, breakfast and entrée. I pack for Adalyn ...