Are you looking for a way to please your significant other and show your true feelings without having to spend a fortune? Romantic gift giving can be an expensive endeavor. Check out this list of romantic and inexpensive gift ideas to help jumpstart your next shopping spree for your better half! Staycation You don't have to spend much money at all to enjoy a staycation in your town. Stay at home rather than in a hotel room, and spend a couple of days off just exploring the sights … [Read more...]
Tips for Entertaining During the Holidays
For most people, there is nothing more rewarding than entertaining during the holidays. There are so many different elements that go into planning a party for the holidays. The only way to make sure that this process is done the right way, a person will have to make sure that they plan out every detail. The time that is put into this type of planning will be more than worth it in the end. Neglecting to put a proper plan in place will usually lead to the party not being executed properly. The … [Read more...]
The Cost of Hiring a Child Photographer – What You Can Expect To Pay
Children are unpredictable; you never know what the next minute is going to bring. The one thing you can say with certainty is that children grow up. As a parent you want to try and capture those special milestones on both still images and video, before your little angel becomes a teenager and has better things to do than pose. Often you take photographs yourself but there are times when only a professional touch will do. Professional photographers have years of experience which they put to … [Read more...]
Flowers Say the Nicest Things!
Beautiful flower arrangements are the most appreciated way to express your thoughts, emotions and caring feelings. An extensive variety of traditional and seasonal posies and presentations is available to choose from. The number of occasions for flower giving are too numerous to mention, and each can be commemorated with a hand picked and unique gift wrapped bouquet or boxed arrangement of the freshest blooms delivered quickly to their destination. Birthdays and Anniversaries They … [Read more...]
Going Back to School with OshKosh B’Gosh #BackToBgosh #BgoshJeanius
I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B'Gosh. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I don't know about you, but I can hardly believe it is back to school time! Last year was Riley's first year of preschool and it seemed to fly by. Now we are getting ready to start her second and final year of preschool! With another school year brings back to school clothes shopping. Of course blue jeans are in season this fall - like … [Read more...]
How I Live Brighter #LiveBrighter
This world is full of lots of things that can get us down... from war, to bullying, health issues, family issues, and more. As Optimistic Mommy, I always try to stay positive. It can be very hard, though. In conjunction with Direct Energy's #LiveBrighter campaign, I wanted to share with you some ways that I Live Brighter in my life! Family Of course my family is at the top of this list. My family can drive me nuts some days, but they still brighten my world like no other. I could not … [Read more...]
My Heroes and Share Your Hero With Mrs. Fields! #ShareYourHero
Heroes come in all forms. From military, to police and firefighters, or just a family member or friend who was there for you when you needed someone. I'm excited to share two heroes in my life and to let you know how you can honor the heroes in your life with Mrs. Fields! Two of my every day heroes are my dad, Ted, and our friend Al. Both of them were in the Navy and are members of the American Legion Post 199 in Harrison, Ohio. My dad has always been there for me. I could never express … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Keep the Family Busy During the Summer
Every parent knows how difficult it can be to keep the whole family busy and entertained during the summer. But don't worry, here are 4 great ideas to help you out. Get Creative The summer gives you and the kids a chance to get creative and do things that you might not normally do because of being too busy and having other commitments. There are hundreds of ways in which you can get creative with your children, just talk to them and see what they want to do. It'll be a lot more … [Read more...]
