This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Portland Auto Show 2020 and Toyota. The 2020 Portland Auto Show is almost here- and I am so excited! My husband and I have gone several times over the years, and have loved getting to see what is new. While we aren’t exactly looking for a…
If you or a loved one is in an abusive relationship, please, please, please seek help through local programs, family, friends, or call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline. Their advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. I am lucky. You could say I’m privileged. Every single relationship…
I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I am purely sharing my experiences in hopes to break stigmas surrounding miscarriage. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your healthcare provider. Wondering what you should expect with your first period after D&C? If you’re reading this, first, I am…
No, I am NOT moving my toddler into a toddler bed. Nope. Nuh, uh. Nah….. Yes, he goes down to bed extremely well, and even sleeps through the night most nights. Yes, he would absolutely love a toddler bed. But I refuse for at least another year, or even two, heck- three if we can…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #beatsensitivityfast #CollectiveBias With my first pregnancy, I’ll admit that I slacked in the oral care field. Morning sickness made it almost unbearable to brush my teeth, and some nights, I was just too exhausted to give a darn! But,…
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Amwell and Momtrends. All thoughts and opinions below are my own. As we head into those cold and flu months, I can’t help but brace myself for impact! Now that I have a two year old, it will be so much harder to keep those pesky germs…
I received complimentary tickets in exchange for my review of the show, and sharing ticket information with my readers. Last night, I got the chance to see Miss Saigon at the Keller Auditorium in PDX, and…. It. Was. Incredible! In all honesty, I had no idea what to expect and knew very little about this…
I just had a miscarriage….. Writing these words doesn’t make it seem any more real. Almost as if I am documenting someone else’s heartbreaking journey. I was one of those women that waited to share the news, “just in case,” but never actually thought it would happen to me. We finally decided to announce our…
This is a sponsored post on behalf of King’s Hawaiian Bread and Influence Central. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The school year has officially started! While I have yet to send my own children off to school, I am helping out with my cousins again this year. And somehow, I’ve forgotten how time…
This Edible Outer Space Play Dough is a super, duper easy 2 ingredient play dough for little kids that aren’t ready for “real” play dough. I will never forget the face my little one made when he took a huge bite of play dough at OMSI. It was a mixture of utter disgust, confusion, and…
I was invited to Michael Jordan’s Steak House Ilani to enjoy a meal in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Have I mentioned how much I love where I live recently? Not to brag, but the Pacific North West is a breathtaking area. From waterfalls to beaches and deserts…
This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Now that we have been settling in to our new house, and things have calmed down from the move, I am finally getting back into a routine! One of the first things…