Tips For Navigating Life As A Sports Mama!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LorissasKitchen #GoToSnacksAtGoTime​   It’s funny that I always imagined as the boys got older things would slow down! On the contrary, these elementary school years are blurry and going by so quickly! My boys are getting more and more into sports!  While fishing still has their hearts, we recently signed up for a little flag football program at our local park. This requires a little…

My favorites at Aldi & Trader Joe’s

I had to get this up for you guys, because in stories you guys seemed really excited! For the month of August, I'm challenging myself to shop only from Aldi & Trader Joe's. I really think this will help bring down my grocery bill that went up a little bit over the summer with these growing boys home all day! I'm going to be sharing here my dinner ideas, breakfast ideas, snack suggestions, and lunches for lunchbox/home. I'm pretty lucky…

Fort Wayne, Indiana With Kids: Your Next Road Trip Destination!?

Disclosure: We were hosted by the team at Visit Fort Wayne, but all opinions expressed are my own! You guys probably know by now how much I love Indiana! We lived there for five years, and I say all the time what an underestimated state it is. I love the four seasons, the outdoor activities, and the affordability. I also find that flying into Indianapolis or driving to whatever city in Indiana is very manageable and very affordable. So, naturally…

Tips For Traveling Alone With Littles

Disclosure: Thanks to Sabre for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own! I just went on a road trip with boys a few weeks back, and we had a ball! I was nervous about traveling alone, a near 15 hours in the car! I wanted to be prepared for anything, so I was thrilled to discover Sabre, and their line of personal safety products. I was recently given the opportunity to check out  SABRE’s new Safe Escape Auto…

MOSH Jacksonville new Dinosaur Exhibition Opens May 25! [+ a giveaway!]

Disclosure: We were invited to a media preview of the new Expedition: Dinosaur Exhibition that opens to the public on May 25thWe were so excited to be included in this media day, my boys are huge dinosaur fans. Specifically, my youngest son! He is still very much into dinosaurs! We've been fully intending to visit the MOSH- Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History since we moved here, but the timing hasn't worked out. As we approach our summer vacation, it…

Let’s Get A Jump Start On That Summer Reading List!

I like to share what I've read/what I'm reading for two reasons: 1) accountability 2) in hopes it helps you guys put together your reading lists! Since I read so much, I have to get the bulk of my reading materials at the library. I suggest placing items on hold, so you can just pick things up. Instead of needing to look through items with the kids in tow. I've found it really simplifies the process, and simplifying always equals…

Date Ideas!

Maybe you've been saying that you need make dates a more regular thing or you have a regular date night already, but always end up doing the same thing over and over. (For us, it always ends up being go out to eat, which is so spendy!) There comes a time when we all need some inspiration for dating! So, Mrs. Bishop & I decided we should put together a list for ourselves and also for you guys. She's got…

Tuesday Top 10: Thrift Edition[+ a challenge for you!]

This week for my Tuesday top ten challenge, I thought it would be fun to share ten things I recently found at local thrift stores or yard sales. I also wanted to challenge ya'll to get out and thrift yourselves. It's cheaper, better for the planet, and always really fun! I love to grab a coffee, or a friend, and go browse for some good bargains! Here are ten things I found and loved this week.1) This shirt- I snagged…

Detective Pikachu: What You Need To Know

I don't know about you guys, but I've got two little Pokemon enthusiasts living under my roof. Naturally, they are over the moon about the new movie, Detective Pikachu, coming starring Ryan Reynolds (who will be bringing Pikachu to life!) The preview actually looks hilarious, because only 21 year old Tim can even understand Pikachu. The duo work together in an effort to solve the disappearance of Harry, Tim's father. One thing I've found to be so interesting is how…

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Pen Pal Kit favors.

So, you've probably figured out by now that my family is going on a three month trip over the summer.  I'm beyond excited for this adventure and the opportunity for my husband's career; but I would be lying if I said I wasn't going to miss my squad like crazy.  Squad isn't even appropriate, my village is more like it.  The people who inspire me and keep me sane during this crazy mothering ride.  I know I'll see them before…