Tomorrow is Veterans Day -- a day dedicated to thanking the veterans of our nation. The men and women who serve in our country's military make sacrifices to protect and defend us each day. They are brave, strong, and hardworking. They are selfless and hold great pride for the U.S.A. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DAV (Disabled American Veterans). All opinions and text are my own. Thank You, Veterans. I would like to thank all of the veterans who have served or are currently serving. A simple thank you isn't enough for all they do, but it's what I can offer. Of Continue Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Dip
When I think of October, I think pumpkin. But alas, October is over. That's OK, though, because we are still in the middle of fall and that means pumpkin is still allowed. Last month, I shared the recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. This month, I'm sharing a recipe for another fun pumpkin dessert. Pumpkin chocolate chip dip! It's like cookie dough, but better because you are supposed to eat it! No guilt. No salmonella. Yay! Here's what you'll need: Butter Brown sugar Cinnamon Nutmeg Vanilla Pumpkin puree Flour Chocolate chips Considering it's fall, I'm guessing Continue Reading
To the Woman Struggling in Her Marriage
I've recently heard or met several women who are struggling in their marriages. Women who have been hurt, painfully so, by their husbands -- the very men they trusted enough to vow a lifetime to. These women are brokenhearted, confused, and wondering what's to come. Are you one of these women? What you might not know is that I was one of these women. I don't talk about it openly here on this blog, or even in my personal life, because I'm still healing. Because it's a private, personal, painful story. Maybe someday I'll write a book about the struggles our marriage has had to overcome, but Continue Reading
5 Best Pregnancy Apps
One of the first things I did after finding out I was pregnant was download some pregnancy apps to my phone. I love looking at them to see how my baby is growing and get tips on babies, pregnancy, and my health. As a new mama-to-be, I have no idea what to expect or what's normal and what's not. There's so much to learn, and these pregnancy apps really help. Of course, there are tons of apps out there. So how do we know which ones are best? Today, I'm sharing the five apps I use the most and keep on my phone. Try These Pregnancy Apps 1. Ovia Pregnancy This app, which is free, is probably my Continue Reading
Guy Behind the Blog Episode 14
Last month I asked ya'll if you enjoyed this series, and I was surprised that so many said yes! Seems like you like this series and want it to stick around, so here we go! This month I'm doing the same concept as last month. I'll list some questions about Travis and I will answer them. His response will be in Italics underneath. 1. What is something he could collect? Hmm, first of all baseballs. He sort of does collect baseballs. He has a ton from growing up, and a few from adulthood. I like to buy him a baseball if I/we go on a trip. I also think he could collect random hobby Continue Reading
Baseball Gender Reveal Party
Pink and blue -- that's what most people do for a gender reveal party. But we aren't most people. We've had the idea for a baseball gender reveal party for almost a year now. Travis loves baseball. He still has all his baseball memorabilia from when he was a kid. He took me to my first MLB game, and we had so much fun. So we loved the idea of finding out the gender using a baseball and bat. I'm so excited to share all the details of our party. But first I want to say a big thank you to our family that came. I started to thank them all at the party, but I got choked up so I kept it Continue Reading
Pros & Cons of Blue Apron
Travis and I have been seeing all sorts of commercials and ads for food subscription services. We both thought it would be fun to try, so when a friend of mine offered us some free meals to try out Blue Apron, we jumped on it! Blue Apron is a subscription service where they send you recipes and ingredients for meals you choose. You follow the recipes to cook the meals and then bon appetite! This is not a sponsored post. I just want to make sure you know that my opinions are completely honest (as always whether a sponsored post or not!) Travis and I tried three meals a week for three weeks. Continue Reading
It’s a ….
On Saturday, we had our gender reveal party. It was baseball themed with lots of purple and blue all around. I can't believe so many of our family members drove all the way to Tennessee just to celebrate with us. None of us could wait to find out if this Little Oyster is a boy or girl. Next week, I'm going to be sharing all the details of the party. But today, I am announcing the gender of our precious baby! Here is a slow motion video of the reveal. Click here if you don't see the video below! Isn't that SO fun? Purple means ... It's a ... GIRL! We all found out at the same time, Continue Reading
FAQ about Elite Blog Academy
I've talked about Elite Blog Academy before -- like when I gave you a list of my top blogging resources or when I told you about how my page views increased by 150%. But maybe you never read those posts, or you did but you still don't quite get it. Today, I'm sharing some frequently asked questions about Elite Blog Academy (EBA) for those of you who may be interested in growing your blog. FAQ on Elite Blog Academy What is Elite Blog Academy? First of all, it's my favorite blogging resource to date. Elite Blog Academy is an online class for bloggers at all different levels. It's a Continue Reading
Why We Chose Not to Have Genetic Screening
One of the biggest questions we've gotten at every single doctor's appointment is whether we want to have genetic screening done. I have had to sign several times to confirm my decision. Genetic screening includes several different tests throughout your pregnancy. The first trimester screen is a non-invasive evaluation that includes a blood sample and an ultrasound. The doctors are trying to identify the risk for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down Syndrome and Trisomy-21. These tests do not diagnose the baby, but rather evaluate the risk and determine if further testing should be Continue Reading
3 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who is Miscarrying
You've never had a miscarriage before and you just find out that someone you know -- a friend or family member -- is miscarrying their precious unborn baby. What do you say? More importantly, what do you NOT say? When anyone experiences loss, it can be difficult to know how to handle it and how to help. We want to offer comfort and support, but sometimes -- and especially in situations where we have not been where they are -- we may do the opposite. Our intentions are good, but our words fall short. When I was miscarrying our first pregnancy, many people reached out and gave sweet words Continue Reading
First Trimester Essentials
I'm officially past the first trimester and all its nausea. It felt like it went pretty slow, until of course I actually got through it and then it was like, "Wow, I'm really here!" By the end of that first trimester, I was just ready for a really long nap. My first trimester wasn't terrible, but it wasn't wonderful either. There was nausea and fatigue and a lot of worry and fear. There was a ton of bloating and just feeling sick most of the time. But I got through it, mainly from the help of some very important essentials. And that's what I want to share with you today. There are a ton of Continue Reading
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