My WAHM Plan

The Gig Is Up- Thrive in the Gig Economy Book Review

in #AD, books, economy, freelance, gig, jobs, review, self help., by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, February 27, 2018

I’ve been a part-time freelancer for several years now and I speak from that experience when I say; the ability to get good gigs in my industry (blogging and brand awareness) is getting harder and harder each day as more people enter the workforce and embrace the “gig economy”. Seeing more and more marketing pros talk about multiple streams of income and what “side hustle” you may be able to pick up to achieve financial security led me to agree to review The Gig Is Up: Thrive in the Gig Economy, Where Old Jobs Are Obsolete and Freelancing Is the Future by Olga Mizrahi.

The Gig is Up by Olga Mizrahi book review #ad

I’m Excited to Be a Biz Ambassador This Year

in #AD, Ambassador, Biz, cleaning, fighter, laundry, stain, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, February 23, 2018

Happy Friday everyone! It is indeed a happy Friday for me as I write my first post for my newest ambassadorship with Biz Stain Fighter. I do a lot of laundry around here and I know you do too, so I’m excited about sharing this great cleaning product with you. If you don’t know about the line of Biz Stain Fighter products, or maybe need a refresher, please read on. I’ll be sharing a coupon as well.

Biz Stain Fighter Ambassador #ad

Fresh ground coffee lovers will love this manual coffee grinder + giveaway

in #AD, coffee, coffee lovers, couples, fresh, gift idea, giveaways, grinder, ground, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, February 15, 2018

Have you ever been awakened to the delightful scent of freshly brewed coffee? It’s a delightful way to start your day. I have so many good memories surrounding that smell. From my childhood with my parent's brew to today, where my husband and I take turns making special coffee on the weekends. What makes it special you ask? Freshly ground beans! My husband and I have been sipping coffee together for a long time, we are true coffee lovers. One of our favorite hobbies as a couple is trying new coffee blends and ways in which to brew it. I love gifting him gifting him coffee related items, so when an opportunity from Coastal Brew arrived in my inbox, I thought this non-electric manual coffee grinder is perfect for my husband!

Coastal Brew manual coffee grinder #giveaway #ad

Fantastic hunger relief scholars program for teens

in #AD, FamilyLife, food, hunger, program, relief, scholar, sustainable, teen, water, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, February 12, 2018

Food and water, two resources most of us in America; especially in suburbia, take for granted. I know that I do. Turning on the tap for clean water, or opening my pantry for food is something I’m so accustomed to doing; I’ve become spoiled. Sure, my family and I give to our local food pantries, Goodwill store, and local shelter and we do our best not to waste water by turning off taps and conserving water when gardening, but there is so much more we can and should do to help protect our natural resources and help end hunger. I’m thrilled to partner with General Mills on their hunger relief scholars program for teens today. I think it’s a fantastic program! If you have teens, please read on!

How would you feed the future scholars contest #ad

Be Prepared- Flu may strike you or a loved one

in #AD, be prepared, care, coughs, FamilyLife, flu, help, Loved One, TLC, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, February 06, 2018

With six more weeks of winter to go, we all must take every precaution to keep ourselves and our families well since the flu shows no signs of slowing down. This strain is nothing to trifle with as reports of hospitalizations and sadly, even deaths are on the evening news day after day.

I’ve already succumbed to this nasty virus around Christmas time so I can attest to this virus’ strength. I was lucky I didn’t have to be hospitalized, so I was only too happy to partner with Mucinex and help spread the word about their maximum strength products. Stocking up on these products now will help you be prepared in case flu strikes you or a loved one.

Care tray for loved one be prepared in case flu strikes #ad

Jalapeno Cheddar Bacon wafers, a perfect game day app

in appetizer, bacon, Cheddar, food, football, Jalapeno, Recipe, sides, SuperBowl, wafers, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, February 01, 2018

February has finally arrived, which is cause for celebration for so many of us. There is just so much to look forward to and celebrate this month. For those fortunate enough to live in warmer regions, you may start feeling the call of spring by the end of this month. Then there’s love to celebrate in its many forms on Valentine’s Day and a whole new line up of drivers will be greeting us at Nascar's Daytona 500 on the 18^th. Today though, we are talking about appetizers for the BIG GAME! Are you ready for some football this Sunday? Here are some tasty crowd-pleasing Jalapeno Cheddar Bacon wafers we whipped up recently that are a perfect game day appetizer.

Jalapeno Cheddar Bacon wafers

Jalapeno Cheddar Bacon wafers, a perfect game day app

Wordless Wednesday: Cat Eyes

in cat, cat family, Eyes, green eyes, pets, wordless wednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Wordless Wednesday Cat eyes Dottie's green eyes

Wordless Wednesday Cat Eyes Dottie's green eyes

Wordless Wednesday Cat Eyes Dottie's green eyes

Please share in comments: Do you have Cat eyes watching you?

Eating Paleo This Year? Win This Paleo Grain- Free Granola

in #AD, grain, granola, meals and mains, Paleo, year, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, January 29, 2018

I struggle with having enough variety in my morning breakfast choices because I’m not a fan of traditional breakfast foods. Eggs? No way. Waffles? I’ll be hungry again in ten minutes. I’ll admit, sometimes I’ve skipped breakfast altogether, powering through on coffee alone. We all know just how unhealthy that is and I didn’t want to continue this in 2018.

I’ve always liked Granola, so when I received an email about reviewing KitchFix Grain-Free Paleo Granola, I was intrigued. I thought perhaps incorporating more Paleo-friendly food into my morning routine would be just the thing I need to get me back in the habit of eating breakfast.

Paleo Grain-Free Granola and fruit for breakfast #ad

This is a sponsored post for KitchFix. I received the products mentioned in today's post as a thank you for my time. No further compensation was given. All opinions are my own.

About KitchFix and CEO Chef Josh:

I love trying new products, especially small businesses that got their start from a desire to help others and to serve their communities. That’s what I found when I visited the KitchFix website. I really liked what I learned. KitchFix CEO Chef Josh states that they are committed to using the best, most flavorful ingredients, and raising the standard on healthy snacks.

I enjoyed reading how KitchFix got its start in Chicago when Chef Josh took his desire to help clients feed their bodies well.

“Chef Josh has always loved making people’s lives healthier and happier with great-tasting food. As a personal chef to clients overcoming cancer, he began exploring the healing power of food. He followed an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense cooking plan that avoided common allergens like dairy and gluten to ensure his clients’ bodies were thriving from the food they ate.”

About Grain-Free Paleo Granola:

About Grain-Free Paleo Honey Pecan Granola:

According to their website, this is the combination that started it all - the original Grain-Free Paleo Granola. They slow-roast a core blend of nuts and seeds to perfection in coconut oil with cinnamon, sea salt and just a touch of pure maple syrup. Then, they top it off with plump Thompson raisins and coconut flakes to create our savory Original Mix. They left out Gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugars, leaving only healthy, delicious, Paleo granola.

Greek Yogurt topped with Grain-Free Paleo Granola #ad

I absolutely LOVE this blend on Greek yogurt. I add a piece of fruit and this tasty breakfast stays with me for hours. I’m not hungry for over 4 hours. My family loves it too, preferring to eat it by the handful as a quick snack.

About Grain-Free Paleo Honey Pecan Granola:

KitchFix Grain-Free Honey Pecan Granola #ad

KitchFix says when they came up with our Grain-Free Paleo Honey Pecan Granola; they wanted to make every bite taste like fresh pecan pie. With a mixture of crunchy pecans and other nuts and seeds sweetened with natural honey, pure maple syrup and just a touch of cinnamon, it truly does taste as good as a slice of pecan pie. This is a perfect on the go granola snack too. My husband loves it because it’s so full of nuts, it doesn’t feel or taste like any granola he’s ever had.

Our Thoughts:

We give these two Paleo Grain-Free Granola’s two thumbs up! Way, way up! I will definitely purchase them for us in the future. You can learn more about their granola ingredients, other flavors, and products and use their store locator by visiting KitchFix .

Win It:

Thanks to today’s sponsor, KitchFix, one lucky reader will win two bags of KitchFix Paleo Grain-Free Granola. Entering is easy using the entry form below. No purchase is necessary.

Good luck!

Please share in comments: Which of these two granola flavors would you try first if you won?

Welcome to WAHM Tip Wednesday

in help, ideas, SAHM, tips, wahm, work at home mom, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Hello and happy fourth Wednesday of January! If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I normally like to post a Wordless Wednesday post featuring some of my nature pics like last week’s post here. I’ve done that for years and honestly, it’s high time I shook things up here on My WAHM Plan, so once a month I'm going to share a WAHM Tip!

I want to offer helpful content for busy work at home Moms (or Moms who would like to be), so I brainstormed ideas and one kept rising to the top. Go back to basics of this blog and start sharing work at home tips I've learned in my almost 19 year’s experience as a WAHM. I feel this year is the perfect time to start sharing my knowledge with more and more Moms look for ways to add additional income.

New Blog Series: WAHM Tip Wednesday

WAHM planner

Wordless Wednesday: Beautiful Snow Day Nature Walk

in nature, photos, snow day, walks, wordless wednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, January 17, 2018

landscape on snow day nature walk

Pretty and Fresh Makeup look with Neutrogena

in #AD, #NeuYearNeuYou, beauty, fresh, look, makeup, Neutrogena, pretty, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, January 11, 2018

Having teen daughters is fun and challenging and oh, so rewarding. I look at them and see parts of me interspersed here and there with their own unique personalities and styles. Both daughters got their love of makeup straight from me, but Melissa must have got in that line twice! From a very early age, she has loved playing with makeup. Once we gave her permission to wear makeup, she was in heaven and quickly mastered makeup application and techniques.

Melissa looking pretty and fresh with Neutrogena makeup #ad

Noelle by Greg Kincaid Book Review

in AD, book review, books, Christmas, dogs, family, Greg Kincaid, Noelle, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, January 11, 2018

I normally wouldn’t start a book series with the last book, but I did just that last month when on a whim, I received an email from Blogging for Books about of Noelle by Greg Kincaid. I had never heard of the McCray family, the cornerstone of a series of novels by Mr. Kincaid, but when I saw the snowy scene and the adorable little dog on the cover of Noelle, I was drawn in.

Noelle by Greg Kincaid Book Review

Take time to be creative this month

in coloring, crafts, creative, diy, FamilyLife, hobby, month, time, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, January 03, 2018

I adore January for a multitude of reasons. My youngest daughter was born this month. Linens and home goods are on sale this month. I get to plan and organize a lot of things in January. Filling out new calendars and planners for the year is time well spent in my opinion. As I was organizing my stack of planners and notebooks, I noticed I had several craft and hobby books I needed to find a home for as well. That’s when I realized that unless I made time to be creative this month (and every month of the year), I would need to block out time to allow myself to enjoy hobbies and creative endeavors. January is the perfect time to be creative! Dust off one of your hobbies, or start a new one. Read on for some creative ideas.

take time to be creative this month

Tips to help ease the stress of family caregiving

in #AD, caregivers, family, FamilyLife, Sam's Club #FamilyCaregiving Program, shopping, stress, tips, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, December 28, 2017

This Christmas was hard. I was really sick with the flu and I had to rely on my husband and daughters to do the lion’s share of holiday preparations. When you are so sick you can do little more than take medicine, rest and accept the loving help your family is providing; you have a lot of time to pray and reflect on your life and the year coming to an end. One of the greatest sorrows of 2017 was losing my mother in law. Not having her sweet presence with us this Christmas was a challenge. She was missed! I feel like I honor her by sharing today's tips. They come from personal experience of helping my family navigate the stresses and challenges of family caregiving while we helped care for my mother in law before her passing earlier this year.

Put love into the doing.- Mother Teresa #ad #FamilyCaregiving

Shine Bright this season with gifts that multiply Hope + Giveaway

in #ad #ShineBright, #WVGiftCatalog, children, donate, families, gifts, giveaway, help, Hope, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, December 08, 2017

Christmas is by far, one of my favorite times of the year. I love the crisp air on my face and the scent of Christmas trees. I love steamed up windows while I bake holiday treats. I adore all the traditions of the holiday! Most of all, I love that I am secure, loved, safe and happy. My future, my world is full of hope and promise. I want to do my part to extend these feelings to other families, especially children by partnering with World Vison’s Shine Bright the World needs you program to help spread hope this holiday season. I snapped this photo last winter and I remember feeling so blessed and thankful for my life. I want to spread that kind of love and cheer from my little corner of the web today!

#ShineBright the world needs you #WVGiftCatalog #nature #sponsored

Immaculate Gluten-Free Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies

in #AD, #recipe #ImmaculateBaking, Caramel Chocolate, Chunk, cookies, desserts, Gluten-Free, Holiday Baking, Sea Salt, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Happy belated National Cookie Day! I hope you enjoyed baking and eating a variety of cookies yesterday, just like I did. Since we are in the beginning of the holiday baking season, I thought I’d try my hand at making some gluten-free cookies for my family and friends who need this option. While these cookies are semi-homemade; I was delighted with the way they turned out and so was my family. They couldn’t wait to try them when they got home since the heavenly scent of fresh baked treats greeted them at the door.

Gluten-Free Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies #ad #ImmaculateBaking

Tis the season to say yes by serving readymade appetizers

in @Hormel, #AD, appetizer, cheese, finger food, meat, party, readymade, sides, tray, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The happiest time of the year is upon us and I am ready to enjoy all the magic filled events I can with family and friends. This is the time of year to say yes to party invitations, whether it’s a bonfire (our personal favorite thing to host), a cozy potluck, or an afternoon filled with rooting on the home team either at home or tailgating. You really should say yes more to this kind of fellowship, even if it’s a spur of the moment invite. Don’t worry about what to bring! Tis the season to serve up smiles with readymade appetizers like the delicious party trays from HORMEL GATHERINGS.

#ad #hormel partytray readymade appetizers

ADORED 365-day devotional for young women book review & giveaway

in #AD, #AdoredByGod, #FlyBy, book review, Christian, daughters, giveaways, parenting teens, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, November 17, 2017

Happy Friday! If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you know I love posting giveaways on Friday’s. It just feels like the perfect way to end the week. Today, I’ve partnered with Flyby, to share a beautiful book with you; ADORED 365-day devotional for young women book. If you are raising a teen daughter like I am, this Christian based devotional book may be a perfect Christmas gift, so please enter my giveaway after reading my review.

#AdoredByGod #Flyby book review and giveaway #ad

Wordless Wednesday: From my viewpoint

in foggy, Garden, morning, Nashville, nature, skies, sunrise, sunset, WordlessWednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Our land at sunrise #nature #WordlessWednesday

Parmigiano Reggiano tomato and spinach Tortellini salad Recipe

in #AD, #ParmesanAmbassador, Parmigiano Reggiano, Recipe, salad, sides, spinach, sweepstakes, tomato, Tortellini, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, November 10, 2017

In an effort to shake up dinner time here, I’ve been giving some of my staple recipes a creative twist. Sometimes I’ll add a different sauce or vegetable; or I’ll try a different cooking method. When I received a lovely assortment of Parmigiano Reggiano as part of a blogger ambassador program, I knew I had to make something that would allow the “King of Cheese” to shine! I think I was successful with my Parmigiano Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe. I’m happy to I’ll share it and some interesting facts about Parmigiano Reggiano and their sweepstakes with you today.

Parmesan Reggiano tomato and spinach Tortellini salad Recipe #sponsored

Wish Big. Give Big with Avon's Holiday Gift Guide

in #ad Holiday, Avon, bath & body, beauty, candles, colorful, cozy, fragrance, gift, gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for home, guide, holiday decorating, home decor, jewelry, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Hello my friends and happy November! It is a rainy day here in middle Tennessee and all this grey has me looking for ways to cheer up my home and blog, so even though it is a little early for me, I'm going to share Avon's holiday gift guide now because it is full of happy colors and savings! I hope you enjoy looking at all the pretty and useful products Avon offers.

Avon Holiday Gift Guide #AvonRep #sponsored

We #ChooseKind- WONDER the movie in theaters Nov. 17

in #AD, #ChooseKind, family, movies, teens, tweens, WONDER, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, October 27, 2017

On a hot summer day, I received an unexpected package that contained a book and a tee-shirt that changed my way of looking at situations for the better. You see, the fates smiled upon me and I had received a complimentary hardbound copy of WONDER- a New York Times bestseller book by R.J. Palacio and the softest t-shirt on behalf of Lionsgate. My special thanks to them for that package and the surprise Halloween goodies as well. If you haven’t met and been moved by Auggie Pullman yet, read on to learn about the book and the movie WONDER! All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Such happy#sharewonder mail today. Thank you so much @lionsgate for the gift of the WONDER book and #choosekind tee. Can't wait to read it before the movie on 11/17.

A post shared by Linda Kinsman (@ismilefirst) on Jun 30, 2017 at 5:09pm PDT

Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween movie swag giveaway

in #AD, #Boo2, #RWM, giveaway, Halloween, movies, swag, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Scary movies abound this time of year with Halloween rapidly approaching. I'm not much for gore and guts, preferring a more Hocus Pocus style of movie and I know I'm not alone in my desire to laugh more and scream less. I think laughing truly is one of life's best medicine's and that's what makes Tyler Perry's Boo! movies such a hit. I'm excited to partner with today's sponsor to offer up this fun Boo 2!A Madea Halloween movie swag prize pack for those of us who love to laugh!

Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween movie #ad

Same Kind of Different as me movie sneak peek + giveaway for 2 Fandango tickets

in #AD, #SameKindMovieL3, acts of kindness, Fandango, giveaways, movie, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Are you a fan of Renee Zellweger? How about Greg Kinnear? If you said yes to one or both of those questions, chances are you like feel good/drama movies too. I think you are going to like the movie I’m getting ready to tell you about since it’s since it features both Renee Zellweger and Greg Kinnear. They are both very talented actors, who in my opinion, play their respective parts so effortlessly that you become emotionally attached to their characters. I think we will remember them as Ron and Debbie Hall after watching Same Kind of different as me in theaters starting October 20, 2017.

Same Kind of Different as me movie

How Nature walks help me get back in shape & Own My Greatness

in @dependbrand #OwnYourGreatness FamilyLife, #AD, health, nature, walks, weight loss, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, October 10, 2017

I have always loved being outside. I love to feel the sunshine and wind on my face. I adore snapping photos of the abundance of beauty in my surroundings, whether I’m in the middle of a park, or walking the fence line on my land. I love gardening, especially flowers and herbs. But truth be told, I’ve let my activity levels decline over the last year. I’ve come to the point in life that health and happiness go hand in hand, so I’m adding nature walks to my routine this fall to get back in shape and feel great again. Read on to discover how and please join me!

Nature walks at the park #OwnMyGreatness #ad

Celebrate National Taco Day with Uncle Ben’s and win $15K

in #AD, family, meals and mains, rice, tacos, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Tacos are on my weekly family menu plan in one form or another. The recipes vary to keep things fresh, but one thing is for sure- we are a taco loving bunch! To celebrate National Taco day (today!) and taco Tuesday, we made Shredded Chicken Verde tacos with refried beans and Spanish style rice. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Uncle Ben’s, you too can serve up a plate of tacos, beans and Spanish style rice quickly and if you upload a photo of your rice dish, you could win 15 thousand dollars for you and your school a 30 thousand dollar cafeteria makeover!

Shredded Chicken Verde tacos with refried beans and Spanish style rice

Color of the Month- October 2017 -Raven Black

in #Halloween, black, cats, Color of the month, decor, inspiration, raven, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, October 02, 2017

Happy October everyone! September flew by in a blur of activities and I never got my September color of the month blog post up. I feel bad about missing it, but in all honesty, I was so burned out (see last post here), that I wasn't sure if I even wanted to post these anymore. Then, a magical thing happened over the weekend- my inbox overflowed with positive "bloggy" things and I had to make the decision to sulk and give up on blogging, or suck it up and come back swinging. I chose the latter. So, without further ado, I wanted to get my color of the month post up ASAP so I can add to it (and so can you!) all month.

For October, I was inspired by all the pretty Raven black I've been seeing everywhere, including both my cats! While they aren't full raven black cats, they both have the prettiest black fur!

Dottie my Raven black and white cat

Earn extra cash like I do with Avon

in Avon, beauty, boss life, cash, earn, fulltime, income, mom boss, part time, side hustle, wahm, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Normally on a Wednesday, I would be sharing a Wordless Wednesday post showcasing what I’m enjoying in my life. From felines to flowers, I’ve done a lot of WW sharing over the last seven years. Yep, My WAHM Plan is seven years old this month and instead of celebrating its longevity to the fullest- I’m going to share a part of my life most bloggers fear sharing. I’m burned out.

I’m tired, oh, so tired of all the moving parts of blogging for an income. Income is the reason for this post today my friends. I earn extra cash every week with my side hustle business Avon! Read on to learn a little history of My WAHM Plan and earning then and now.

Earn extra cash with Avon

Win ALL IN CD by Matthew West

in #ALLIN, #FlyBy, CD, Christian, giveaways, Matthew West, music, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, September 22, 2017

Happy Friday and happy fall everyone! Indian summer is in full swing this week here in the Nashville Tennessee area, but that won’t stop me from picking up pumpkins and gourds this weekend. While I’m driving all around town, I’ll be listening to this complementary CD I received from Flyby for today’s post and giveaway. I’ve been a fan of Matthew West for a while now, so I was thrilled to add his latest to my CD collection.

Win ALL IN CD by Matthew West

Wordless Wednesday: Fall Flowers

in Daisy, fall, flowers, Garden, Mums, wildflowers, wordless wednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 13, 2017

An array of Mums fall flowers

Grow beyond Mums in your garden this fall

in Asters, fall, flowers, Garden, Heleniums, Sedum, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, September 08, 2017

There is no mistaking the beauty and allure of a vibrant Chrysanthemum this time of year. They can be found everywhere from nurseries, to farms markets and even school fundraisers have Mums for sale and I am a willing buyer. Mums are one of the few flowers that can be both annuals and perennials depending on what variety you buy. If I’m lucky enough to find “hardy Mums” the perennial variety, I’ll plant them in my flower beds this month. If I find annuals, they will go in containers. In order to have more variety in my garden this fall, I wanted to grow beyond Mums and found three plants perfect for fall planting I’d like to share with you today.

Sedum blooms Grow beyond Mums this fall

Sedum Blooms

Wordless Wednesday: Steam Train

in FamilyLife, Nashville, park, train, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Steam train in Nashville TN.

9/11 Film Charlie Sheen Autographed Poster & #Remember911 Gift Pack Giveaway

in 9/11. movie, entertainment, giveaways, poster, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, September 01, 2017

Happy Friday and happy September everyone! September is a month of promise and new beginnings for me. We have settled into our school routines, the weather will finally turn cooler and I start my fall busy work schedule. Actually, this blog will turn 7 years old later this month. That is worth celebrating!

With all the positives in this month, there is one event that I will never forget- September 11, 2001. I was at home with my two year old daughter when my husband called to tell me the news. I was stunned and horrified and scared, right along with the rest of America. We will always remember 9/11!

I happily teamed up with TetherGroup to bring you this amazing giveaway today. I will receive the prize pack offered in the giveaway to thank me for my time. No other compensation given. All opinions are my own.

#Remember911 Gift Pack Giveaway #sponsored

Avon offers two ways to help with Hurricane Harvey Relief

in Avon, care packages, donate, FamilyLife, help, hurricane Harvey, Red Cross, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, August 31, 2017

For over 130 years, Avon has been a company that cares about women, our families our communities, our health and our livelihoods. Today Avon is offering two ways to help with hurricane Harvey relief. As a proud Avon Representative, I naturally wanted to help, but that isn’t my only reason for this post. I’m also a flood survivor. As a teenager, my family lost everything in a flood. Our home, our cars, our clothes, our food, our security. My heart goes out to each and every single person who has been touched by hurricane Harvey. This post is for you. Avon is here to help you. I am here to help you. My family and I stand strong with you. If you would like to learn how you can partner with Avon today, read on please.

Avon hurricane Harvey relief donations

Wordless Wednesday: Nature walks

in Garden, green, nature, trees, walks, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, August 30, 2017

trees and walking trail

Send college kids care packages that nourishes body and soul

in AD, care package, college, FamilyLife, love, students, support., by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, August 25, 2017

August is a bittersweet month for families with college bound kids. While we are extremely proud of their hard work and scholastic accomplishments that got them accepted into their college of choice; the thought of actually leaving our kids in a dorm room can be heart-wrenching.

We moved our daughter to a local university campus two weeks ago and I’m still adjusting to not having her sweet presence at home every night! I know that we are lucky to have her attend a local college, but like many parents, we were searching for a way to offer our support and encouragement in a tangible way and I found it with SoulFeed. Read on to discover how you can send care packages that nourish body and soul.

Nourish the body, feed the soul. Care packages #ad SoulFeed

Color of the month- July 2017 – Burgundy

in August, Burgundy, color, decor, fall, Style, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, August 17, 2017

We did a lot of back to school and dorm room shopping over the last few weeks, which led to my color of the month post being shared a little later than I wanted. The upside is I discovered the perfect color of the month to share because we saw it everywhere! From velveteen throw pillows to cute dresses, a deep, rich, warm and inviting Burgundy has me longing for crisp fall days.

My Summer Skincare Routine with Burt’s Bees + Grove Collaborative

in #ad diy, beauty, natural, skincare, summer, tips, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, August 09, 2017

Is your skin feeling the effects of summer heat? If you live someplace that's hot (and most all of us do now that it's August), it may be time to change up your beauty and skincare routine. During the summer, I find myself using fewer products and spending less time primping and prepping. In fact, if you were to drop by my house, you’d most likely find me running around barefaced. Letting your skin breath is the first step to a better beauty day, the second is to pick multi-tasking products that are easy to use. Burt’s Bees + Grove Collaborative make it easy to find fuss-free natural products.

Burt's Bees sale #ad

Wordless Wednesday: Basil, Blackberries, Bananas

in fruit, Garden, herbs, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, August 02, 2017

Happy August and happy Wordless Wednesday! This post isn't going to be wordless though, since it needs a little explanation. Since I've been on a summer schedule here on the blog, posting about once a week, I thought it would be fun to show you what I've been doing offline besides being with my family.

Basil plants in containers

Cool off with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen passport to summer menu

in #ad meals and mains, Cheddars, dining, family, giveaway, kitchen, Scratch, summer, tropical, by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, July 24, 2017

Ah, summer, how we love you! The season full of family traditions like road trips and sleeping in since there’s no school; eating ripe, juicy, summer fruits that drip down your chin and eating out instead of cooking in a hot kitchen. Recently when we got hungry for a good home-style meal we didn’t have to cook, we headed to our local Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to let them do the cooking while we cooled off.

Cheddar's sweet heat chicken and shrimp meal #ad

Beat the dog days of summer- win six months of Netflix

in giveaways, Netflix, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, July 22, 2017

Happy Saturday readers! Someday's are just too hot to be outside for long now that we've reached the dog days of summer. Why not stay cool inside and check out some cool shows on Netflix? Don't have it you say? Well today is your lucky day then. I've partnered up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway for 6 months of Netflix! That will help you beat summer boredom.

Nanny to Mommy is a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam and receives complimentary products as such. All opinions are her own.

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Six Months of Netflix Giveaway Event!

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"Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 44 million members in more than 40 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including original series. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments."

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