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Final Thoughts: “Always Eat after 7 pm”

June 16, 2024 Comments : 5

It has been one month since I started following the Always Eat after 7 pm plan and I have to say the results have been amazing. Not only have I changed the way that I think about eating and when to eat but I have more energy and have lost weight on this plan. This hasRead More

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Get Healthy: “Always Eat after 7 pm”

June 10, 2024 Leave a Comment

It has been two weeks since I started reading and implementing the Always Eat after 7 pm plan. I am excited to say that I feel healthier, weight less and have more energy to keep up with my young children. The plan is easy to follow and includes meal plans, delicious recipes as well asRead More

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Always Eat After 7 pm: Week 2

June 8, 2024 Comments : 5

Last week I shared about the new book that is helping me meet my health and weight loss goals. You can check that post out HERE. Knowing how to start living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. With all the diets available, it makes it hard to decide which one to chose. For me, knowingRead More

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5 Ways to Lose Weight for Free

May 31, 2025 Comments : 37

Lately I have been trying to pinch my pennies since I have come to the realization that I spend way to much money and seriously need a budget overhaul. Obviously deciding to start working on my fitness makes me want to spend money! You know on cute workout clothes and expensive gym memberships. I’ve decidedRead More

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One of our favorite things to do in the summer is One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to be by the water! #AD Beach days with kids can be a bit of a challenge but one thing I know I can depend on is protecting them from the harmful rays of the sun. 
@bluelizardsunscreen offers mineral sunscreen sprays that make my life as a mom that much easier. With products for both adults and children, adding them to your beach bag or any adventure bag for that matter is super simple and easy. Made without many of the harmful ingredients found in chemical sunscreens, the active ingredient Zinc Oxide stays on the surface of the skin while deflecting UV rays, which makes it great for sensitive skin!. Bonus: it’s so easy to apply to myself and my children who are constantly on the go and this mama has to chase them down to apply sun protection all the time. #bluelizardmomma #latheronthelizard 
How are you enjoying this summer with your kids?
We need to stop glamorizing perfect and start embr We need to stop glamorizing perfect and start embracing the mess. 
You, your home and your children don’t have to be put together all the time just because you see it that way for many others on social media. 
So next time you’re scrolling through Instagram; just remember it’s not reality and that messy and imperfect can be absolutely beautiful! 
Double tap if you agree! 
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#modernmama 
#mymotherhood 
#embracethechaos 
#parenthoodmoments
#ad How do you get through those unpredictable day #ad How do you get through those unpredictable days during the school year? I’ll tell you one thing I struggle with; making snacks and meals to satisfy my busy kids. 
So I head to @target (obviously) to pick up Hillshire® Snacking Small Plates and grab Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips while I’m there. 
Hayden’s favorite? The snacking small plates that he can simply grab after school as a way to refuel. It’s simple, easy, and tasty! 
How are you getting through your crazy back to school days?!
Tell me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit t Tell me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit this year without telling me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit. 
If my tan shoulders and pale everything else doesn’t give it away, I’m not sure what else will. 
Spent the week relaxing (as much as one can with kids) and soaking up the sun. Heading back to reality tomorrow. 
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#maineliving 
#vacationland 
#mainething 
#mainemom 
#vacationgoals
Did you know the easiest way to let someone know y Did you know the easiest way to let someone know you’re thinking of them is through a card? 
When you purchase @amgreetings you are also helping a child celebrate a birthday because for every American Greetings card purchased this summer, a card will be donated to @thebirthdaypartyproject. The Birthday Party Project helps give kids that are experiencing homelessness a birthday celebration because no matter what, a child should always be able to celebrate a birthday! 
So head to Target and get some cards to celebrate a loved one in your love. For a limited time - now through 7/26 receive 5% off greetings cards with the Target Circle offer! 
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#sponsored 
#americangreetingsattarget 
#stayconnected 
#americangreetings
Let’s talk vacationing with kids for a moment. Let’s talk vacationing with kids for a moment. 
Sure, it’s fun in theory but there is so much work that goes on behind the scenes as a mom and you only see the pretty photos and videos I share.
But I’m here to tell you vacationing with kids is stressful and not at all as relaxing as you may think and if you think ours is going smoothly based on what you see, don’t. I’ve cried, been stressed out and threatened to pack all of it up and head home more times then I can count. 
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve been having fun and the kids are loving every second of it. But as a mom, it can be stressful and if you are feeling that way too when vacationing with your kids, I’m here to tell you it’s okay.
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#vacationland 
#vacationwithkids 
#summerstyles 
#momslivinghappy
How are you enjoying your summer so far? Staying b How are you enjoying your summer so far?
Staying busy and enjoying the long, sunny days here and so thankful to have @dunkin on hand to keep up with this little one.
Not only do they offer coffee and delicious treats but did you know they have blueberry coffee and the new blueberry cobbler donut which is exclusive to Maine only!? My personal favorite is the blueberry Cold Brew to help keep me running (and cool) these busy summer months. Top it with oat milk, cream or however you take it to sip your summer right this year!
Have you tried the @dunkin blueberry Cold Brew yet?
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#dunkinmaine
#dunkinpartner 
#newenglandliving 
 #mainemom
#newenglandlife
Quintessential Maine travel tip; explore a lightho Quintessential Maine travel tip; explore a lighthouse.
Our travel plans have been severely limited this past year and even with things opening back up, we haven’t made any plans to travel outside of our home state. Not only is travel exploding in cost but i have found so many fun places to explore in Maine instead. If your local or thinking about traveling to Maine this summer or fall check out my latest blog post; 5 places to visit in Maine with kids (link in bio). 
Where are you traveling to this summer? If it’s in New England let me know! I would love to explore some new place. 
Swipe to see my obligatory photo with my kids. Trust me, this was as good as it was going to get. 
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#travelwithkids 
#vacationland 
#portlandheadlight 
#bostonmom 
#momoftwo
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One of our favorite things to do in the summer is One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to be by the water! #AD Beach days with kids can be a bit of a challenge but one thing I know I can depend on is protecting them from the harmful rays of the sun. 
@bluelizardsunscreen offers mineral sunscreen sprays that make my life as a mom that much easier. With products for both adults and children, adding them to your beach bag or any adventure bag for that matter is super simple and easy. Made without many of the harmful ingredients found in chemical sunscreens, the active ingredient Zinc Oxide stays on the surface of the skin while deflecting UV rays, which makes it great for sensitive skin!. Bonus: it’s so easy to apply to myself and my children who are constantly on the go and this mama has to chase them down to apply sun protection all the time. #bluelizardmomma #latheronthelizard 
How are you enjoying this summer with your kids?
We need to stop glamorizing perfect and start embr We need to stop glamorizing perfect and start embracing the mess. 
You, your home and your children don’t have to be put together all the time just because you see it that way for many others on social media. 
So next time you’re scrolling through Instagram; just remember it’s not reality and that messy and imperfect can be absolutely beautiful! 
Double tap if you agree! 
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#modernmama 
#mymotherhood 
#embracethechaos 
#parenthoodmoments
#ad How do you get through those unpredictable day #ad How do you get through those unpredictable days during the school year? I’ll tell you one thing I struggle with; making snacks and meals to satisfy my busy kids. 
So I head to @target (obviously) to pick up Hillshire® Snacking Small Plates and grab Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips while I’m there. 
Hayden’s favorite? The snacking small plates that he can simply grab after school as a way to refuel. It’s simple, easy, and tasty! 
How are you getting through your crazy back to school days?!
Tell me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit t Tell me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit this year without telling me you haven’t really worn a bathing suit. 
If my tan shoulders and pale everything else doesn’t give it away, I’m not sure what else will. 
Spent the week relaxing (as much as one can with kids) and soaking up the sun. Heading back to reality tomorrow. 
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.
.
.
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#maineliving 
#vacationland 
#mainething 
#mainemom 
#vacationgoals
Did you know the easiest way to let someone know y Did you know the easiest way to let someone know you’re thinking of them is through a card? 
When you purchase @amgreetings you are also helping a child celebrate a birthday because for every American Greetings card purchased this summer, a card will be donated to @thebirthdaypartyproject. The Birthday Party Project helps give kids that are experiencing homelessness a birthday celebration because no matter what, a child should always be able to celebrate a birthday! 
So head to Target and get some cards to celebrate a loved one in your love. For a limited time - now through 7/26 receive 5% off greetings cards with the Target Circle offer! 
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#sponsored 
#americangreetingsattarget 
#stayconnected 
#americangreetings
Let’s talk vacationing with kids for a moment. Let’s talk vacationing with kids for a moment. 
Sure, it’s fun in theory but there is so much work that goes on behind the scenes as a mom and you only see the pretty photos and videos I share.
But I’m here to tell you vacationing with kids is stressful and not at all as relaxing as you may think and if you think ours is going smoothly based on what you see, don’t. I’ve cried, been stressed out and threatened to pack all of it up and head home more times then I can count. 
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve been having fun and the kids are loving every second of it. But as a mom, it can be stressful and if you are feeling that way too when vacationing with your kids, I’m here to tell you it’s okay.
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#vacationland 
#vacationwithkids 
#summerstyles 
#momslivinghappy
How are you enjoying your summer so far? Staying b How are you enjoying your summer so far?
Staying busy and enjoying the long, sunny days here and so thankful to have @dunkin on hand to keep up with this little one.
Not only do they offer coffee and delicious treats but did you know they have blueberry coffee and the new blueberry cobbler donut which is exclusive to Maine only!? My personal favorite is the blueberry Cold Brew to help keep me running (and cool) these busy summer months. Top it with oat milk, cream or however you take it to sip your summer right this year!
Have you tried the @dunkin blueberry Cold Brew yet?
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#dunkinmaine
#dunkinpartner 
#newenglandliving 
 #mainemom
#newenglandlife
Quintessential Maine travel tip; explore a lightho Quintessential Maine travel tip; explore a lighthouse.
Our travel plans have been severely limited this past year and even with things opening back up, we haven’t made any plans to travel outside of our home state. Not only is travel exploding in cost but i have found so many fun places to explore in Maine instead. If your local or thinking about traveling to Maine this summer or fall check out my latest blog post; 5 places to visit in Maine with kids (link in bio). 
Where are you traveling to this summer? If it’s in New England let me know! I would love to explore some new place. 
Swipe to see my obligatory photo with my kids. Trust me, this was as good as it was going to get. 
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#travelwithkids 
#vacationland 
#portlandheadlight 
#bostonmom 
#momoftwo
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