My WAHM Plan

Delight your taste buds with small batch pork rinds

in #AD, #Snackpacking #SummerTravel #SouthernRecipeSmallBatch, Delight, small Batch Pork Rinds, southern, Taste buds, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, July 11, 2019

When was the last time you tried a pork rind? I’ll admit that pork rinds aren’t my favorite crunchy snack option, but since my husband loves snacking on a quality pork rind occasionally, I’ve acquired a taste for them. Sadly, not all pork rinds are created equally, and over the years we’ve tasted a few lack luster pork rinds. Imagine my delight when I was asked if I would like to try Southern Recipe Small Batch pork rinds. Southern Recipe? Small Batch? I’m in! They were kind enough to send me a complimentary snack bags of two of their tasty flavors that I’d like to share with you today. They are running a really fun summer snack packing giveaway too! Details below.

Southern Recipe Small Batch pork rinds #ad

Best Questions to Ask on College Visits

in college, FamilyLife, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Nashville TN, questions, resources, visits, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Deciding which colleges to visit can be a fun and exciting time for parents and kids, but it can also be a stressful time with a lot of unknowns to contend with. There are hundreds of potential students and families vying for the same parking spots, dorm room tours and more. Looking back on the whole process with our oldest daughter, who will be going into her Junior year at Lipscomb University in the fall, we could have saved ourselves a few headaches had we known about Collegewise and their helpful admissions and applications assistance. Today I'm happy to share this guest post by Casey Near of Collegewise on the best questions to ask on college visits I think you’ll find very helpful.

Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee

Kick off summer with a new take on Smores

in #AD, chocolate, family fun, graham crackers, marshmallows, Smores, snacks, summer, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, June 18, 2019

This Friday, the twenty-first is the official start to summer! Yay - (again ) since most of us with kids in school had the unofficial start of summer over Memorial Day weekend. Now that summer is really “officially” here; it’s time for more BBQ’s, pool days, camping, potlucks and bonfires. The one thing all of these fun summer activities have in common is good food and nothing says summer more than happy people with sticky fingers from their Smores. If you and your family love Smores too, why not kick off summer with Stuffed Puffs?

Smores!

Kick off summer with a new take on Smores #ad

He Reads Truth Bible Giveaway

in #AD, #HeReadsTruthL3, bible for men, Father's Day, giveaway, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, June 14, 2019

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Lev3L Digital. I received information to facilitate today’s post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Happy Friday friends! I think June has grown wings around here, because it is just flying by! If your days are zooming past too, you may still be on the hunt for a perfect Father’s Day gift idea, and I’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out my three smart gift ideas post here and today I’m adding one more (which would arrive a little belatedly due to the giveaway length) thanks to my partnership with Lev3L Digital. As a blog partner, I’m honored to be able to host this special giveaway today.

Bible giveaway #ad #HeReadsTruthL3

Three smart Father’s Day Gift Ideas

in #AD, FamilyLife, Father’s Day, gift ideas, keys, mens gifts, multitool, smart, wallet, by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, June 08, 2019

This is a sponsored post on behalf of KeySmart and Ekster. I received information to facilitate today’s post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Happy June everyone! I’ve been a little quiet around here because we are in starting a major home renovation project. We had a water leak in the kitchen overnight that led to water damage in roughly half our home! Everything from flooring to cabinets will need to be replaced, so I’ve decided to share the process here on the blog. Today though, I want to start a new tradition here on the blog- gift guides! Brands have been asking me for years if I do then, so I decided to seize the day and start with Father’s Day! I’m sharing three smart and useful gift ideas I think the men in your life will love.

Three smart Father’s Day Gift Ideas #ad

Eight Tips to save your smile and your life

in #AD, #giveaway, family life, healthy, healthy snacks, smiles, teeth, tips, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, May 24, 2019

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Smile Health Dental Plans. I received information to facilitate today’s post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

I’m smiling while I type this because it’s Friday! Not just any Friday, it’s the Friday that kicks off the long Memorial Day weekend; helps me celebrate another amazing year on this planet and kicks off summer around here! There are so many good reasons to smile today! Another reason I’m smiling is I’ve partnered with Smile Health Dental Plans to share their eight tips to save your smile and your life. Plus, because it’s Friday and I want you to smile too, I’m hosting a giveaway for a Your Smile Health = Your Body Health Care Kit below.

Your Smile Health = Your Body Health Care Kit #giveaway #ad

Enjoy Specialty Coffee anytime with Steeped Coffee + Giveaway

in #AD, bags, coffee, drinks, eco-friendly, enter to win, green compostable, steeped, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, May 10, 2019

It’s Friday and I have got to say, this week has been a bear. Between late nights, early mornings and crazy busy family schedules, this lady right here has been running on coffee; lots of coffee. In fact, I have a new coffee obsession I want to share with you today- Steeped Coffee! I’m sharing all the details on the company, Steeped Coffee, and the brewing method. Plus since it’s Friday and I know you love coffee too, there is a giveaway!

Enjoy Specialty Coffee anytime with Steeped Coffee #ad

Spring Cleaning made easy and Eco Friendly with Grove

in #AD, #grovepartner, cleaning, eco-friendly, Mrs. Meyer's freebies, spring cleaning, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, May 08, 2019

This post was sponsored by Grove Collaborative as part of their affiliate program. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Happy May! Spring is in full swing here in middle Tennessee with budding trees and riots of flowers dotting the landscape, including my flower beds. My Peonies and just gorgeous this year and I’m itching to be out in my garden more and more. With the days are getting longer, each week seems to be packed with more and more activities than the last. Before we know it, another school year will come to a close and we will be swept up into the busy summer season! Now is the perfect time for me to introduce you to the convenience of Grove Collaborative. They are a lifesaver and make my spring cleaning easy and eco-friendly! I no longer waste time going to the store because I can get amazing products delivered right to my door and so can you.

Spring Is Here:

In my garden Peonies after the rain

How to clean white soled sneakers quickly

in #AD, #DawnatSamsClub, clean, cleaning, how to, white soled sneakers, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, May 02, 2019

This post is sponsored by Dawn but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Everybody has their go-to pair of shoes. You know, the super comfortable, cute ones that just fit their personality and lifestyle. For me, that means more often than not, you’ll find me wearing sneakers. Like most people I know, I own multiple styles and types of sneakers I wear for different tasks. With the exception of my gardening sneaks, I care about how they look and try to keep them as clean as possible; especially if they are whited soled. I’ve recently discovered a cool cleaning hack where I can clean my favorite white soled sneakers quickly in less than 15 minutes with no drying time needed.

Cleaning Hack:

How to clean white soled sneakers quickly #ad #DawnatSamsClub

Love Sunday Drives? This candle is for you!

in #AD, brand ambassador, candles, gift idea, homedecor, Mother's Day, review, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, May 01, 2019

The beautiful spring weather has me opening windows and dreaming of the weekend on this fine May morning. I love this time year when the landscape is dotted with green fields and blooms around every corner. I’m ready for a long Sunday drive where I can feel fresh air on my face and the heavenly springtime scent surrounds me. Do you love spring drives too? Then this candle from Goose Creek Candles just may be the perfect candle for you! I'm an ambassador with Goose Creek this year, so to learn more about the company, please read my introductory post here.

Goose Creek Candle Sunday Drive review #brandambassador #ad

Six fun ways to have an Epic Easter + Traditions explained

in #AD, #CatholicCentral, #EasterTraditions, Celebrate, Easter, family, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, April 18, 2019

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Catholic Central. I received information to facilitate today’s post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

If you have kids in elementary school or younger, you’ve probably been preparing for the Easter bunnies arrival for days now. Lines from the song Here Comes Peter Cottontail are on repeat in your brain. Sing along- here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! You’re welcome for that, and there’s plenty more Easter fun in this post as I share six fun ways to have an epic Easter, explain some traditions like why we dye eggs and more. Plus, we have a giveaway!

Happy Easter:

Score! Easter Egg Hunt in progress. #EasterTraditions #CatholicCentral #ad

Nancy Drew and the hidden Staircase Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD giveaway

in #ad #NancyDrew, #girlpower, family, fun giveaway, movie, mystery, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, April 09, 2019

Disclosure: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD movie pack to facilitate this post. The opinions I share are my own.

If you are a Nancy Drew fan, you are going to love today’s post! Mystery has met its match because the iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! I was happy to give away a Nancy Drew movie swag pack last month and I’ve partnered with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for another giveaway! Read on to learn my thoughts on the movie and to enter.

Nancy Drew and the hidden Staircase Blu-ray/DVD/Digital movie giveaway #ad

Do615 a fun way to make the most of Nashville

in entertainment, explore, fun, local events, Music City, Nashville, things to do, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, April 03, 2019

When my husband and I moved to Nashville in the 90’s, downtown was a full on, old school country music scene. From the honky-tonks, Printer’s Alley and record label headquarters, it really was country. Today, you won't see the long gone Hard Rock Cafe and Fuddruckers of the 90's, you'll see high rises and construction sites and traffic! To say Music City has changed in an understatement. Nashville has grown, and continues to grow at such an alarming pace that even locals like us need help navigating our day trips into Nashville, so today I’m sharing a new to me guide called Do615, this website is a fun way to make the most of a Nashville trip whether you have a day or a week.

Printers Alley 2014:

Nashville's Printers Alley 2014

Easy Sunglasses hack to replace lost screws

in #AD, #diy, #eyeglasshacks #sunglasses, #review, fix glasses fast, giveaways, hack, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, March 22, 2019

We’ve all been there. We put on our favorite pair of sunglasses and notice one arm feels lose. We tell ourselves we will tighten up the hinge or screw when we get done doing the thing we put our sunglasses on to do, but truth is, most of us will simply forget to do that until we lose the screw! Today, I’m sharing an easy hack to replace lost sunglasses or any eyeglass screws in under three minutes, thanks to my partnership with SnapIt. And because it’s Friday, we’ve got a giveaway for you too!

Sunglasses Hack:

Easy Sunglasses hack to replace lost screws #ad #giveaway

Five ways to celebrate and have a Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day

in #AD, #CatholicCentral, #SaintPatricksDayTraditions, Celebrate, giveaway, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, March 14, 2019

Disclosure: Catholic Central provided me with product in giveaway to facilitate this post. The opinions I share are my own.

At this time of year, we all become a wee bit Irish (or more Irish!) we bring on all things green! We start looking for leprechauns, pots of gold at the end of each rainbow, and four leaf clovers too. Even though I’m Scottish, I still feel a certain pull towards Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and all the wonderful ways to celebrate the day. Much like Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of our summer here at casa Kinsman, St. Patrick’s Day is our unofficial start of spring. We have a wonderful Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day and want you to as well, so read on for five ways to celebrate the day and win a Saint Patrick's Day Feast Kit!

Shamrockin' St. Patrick's Day:

Jade plant the perfect green for St. Patrick's Day

Win Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Movie Swag

in #AD, #giveaway entertainment, #NancyDrew in #TheHiddenStaircase #movie, swag, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Disclosure: Warner Bros. provided me with a swag pack to facilitate this post. The opinions I share are my own.

Did you fancy yourself a super sleuth as a teen? My friends and I sure did back in the day, thanks in large part to our love of Nancy Drew books! Nancy showed us that girls could be just as good as boys at solving mysteries. Did I just call out the Hardy Boys? Maybe, just a little. If you love a good mystery, and really, who doesn’t?; you are going to love the new live action Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase movie coming to theaters March 15, 2019. The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end!

Meet the New Nancy Drew:

Sophia Lillis is #NancyDrew in #TheHiddenStaircase #movie #giveaway #ad

5 easy Take Action Ideas for International Women’s Day March 8th

in Celebrate, events, International Women's Day, local, Nashville, take action, Womens Day, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, March 06, 2019

I can’t think of a better way to kick off March and the weekend than with a little celebration of all the great women who walked before me so that I can enjoy all the wonderful opportunities women have today. In many areas, there’s still plenty of work to do for women’s rights and equality, but I tend to look for the positive in all areas of my life, so on March, 8, 2019, I will stand with women all around the world with open minded optimism. Read on to see how you can get involved with my five easy take action ideas.

The Face of a Happy Work At Home Mom:

Selfie with smile for #BalanceForBetter #IWDNash2019 #IgniteYourLightNashville

Stay organized and productive all year with Inkberry Planner

in AD, giveaway, goals, notebook, organizer, planners, productivity, routine, small business, tracker, wahmtips, win, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, March 01, 2019

Happy March and happy Friday! It’s the 60^th day of the year and only 20 days until spring begins, so you may be thinking it’s too late in the year to start a new planner, but I say every single day is a fresh, new opportunity to move forward toward your goals! I was recently invited to review the 2019 Inkberry planner and host a giveaway for you today. I can’t think of a better way to help you stay organized and productive all year by offering you a chance to win an Inkberry Planner.

Stay organized and productive:

Stay Organized and productive 2019 Inkberry Planner

Wordless Wednesday: February Flowers

in flowers, Garden, Red Roses, wordless wednesday, yellow Daffodils, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, February 27, 2019

February Flowers Daffodils

10 Tips to Rock St. Valentine's at home and a giveaway

in #AD, #SaintValentinesDayTraditions #CatholicCentral celebration, entertainment, giveaway, ideas, tips, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, February 08, 2019

Happy Friday friends! As I sit down to write this fun post, I realized that this is the last weekend we have before Valentine’s Day and I’m feeling a little behind in my preparations. Now, let me state right here at the beginning of my post that I don’t decorate our home for this celebration like I used to when the kids were little, so that makes things a little easier, but I still have shopping to do for my husband and teen daughters. We always include them in our Valentine’s Day celebrations to show them extra love and besides, I think that’s what Saint Valentine, the patron of love, young people and happy marriage wants us to do. Read on for tips to rock this Valentine’s Day and enter to win a fabulous St. Valentine Love Kit.

10 Tips to Rock St. Valentine's at home Red Rose #ad

Day by Day Chronological Bible Giveaway

in #AD, #csbBibleL3, Bible, Christian, devotional, giveaways, learning, reading, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, January 18, 2019

Happy Friday my friends and welcome to my first giveaway of 2019. Hosting giveaways is something I truly love doing and today’s giveaway is simply perfect for the new year- a newly released bible that puts a fresh spin on how we interact with the bible in our daily lives. I think you’ll like it as much as I do, so read on to learn more, read my review and of course, enter the giveaway!

Day by Day Chronological Bible Giveaway #ad #csbBibleL3

Wordless Wednesday: Sunset drives

in Nashville, nature, PCB, photos, sunset, wordless wednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Here's our first Wordless Wednesday of 2019. I'm sharing my attempts to capture the sunset as we drive. My husband isn't going to pull over so I can snap a perfect pic, so these are candid shots from my passenger seat.

Wordless Wednesday: Sunset drives

Enjoy a delightfully scented home with Goose Creek Candles

in #AD, Balsam Fir, brand ambassador, candles, Christmas, homedecor, made in America, scents, winter, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, December 27, 2018

It’s been a couple of years since we had a real Christmas tree and one of things I miss the most is the heavenly scent of a fresh tree all season long. I was delighted to receive my first candle, Balsam Fir, from Goose Creek Candles just in time to enjoy at Christmas and beyond. I’ve been burning this candle all day and I have a delightfully scented home! I’m excited to partner with this made in America candle company as part of their blogger program for the next year and want to introduce them to you today and share my thoughts on my first candle from them.

Our Delightfully Scented Home:

Enjoy a delightfully scented home with Goose Creek Candles #brandpartner

Save time & money by dry cleaning fabrics at home with Dryel

in #AD, at home, cleaning, coats, dry cleaning, fabrics, laundry, winter, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, December 21, 2018

Happy Friday and happy first day of winter. Our middle Tennessee weather has decided to match the season by turning cold, wet and windy overnight. There is even a slight chance of a flurry or two later today! We love seeing the snow, but don’t care for the bone chilling temps. A week or two before winter truly sets in, I get out my family’s winter coats, check them for wear, missing buttons and stains. I usually have at least one coat I need to run to the dry cleaners, but I got to save time and money this year by dry cleaning them at home with Dryel.

Save time & money by dry cleaning fabrics at home with Dryel #ad

Get organized with 2019-20 Reminder Binder Planner giveaway

in #ad planner, calendar, family, New Year, organization, pads, wahmtips, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Busy Moms need places to write things down and keep it with them at all time, and nobody knows that better than the planning queen Denise Albright! When I saw an opportunity to review her 2019 Reminder Binder planner set, I jumped at the chance and thankfully, I was chosen as one of the lucky bloggers to receive this amazing kit. And because I asked nicely, Denise agreed to sponsor my giveaway today so one lucky winner will receive a 2019 prize bundle! Read on to learn more.

Denise Albright Reminder binder planner giveaway #ad

Holiday Cleaning is easy with Mrs. Meyer's scents + Free Holiday Set

in #grovepartner #ad cleaning, free gift with purchase, holidays, homemaking, Mrs. Meyer's freebies, scents, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 28, 2018

It's that time of year again. I bet your house is buzzing with activity, just like mine. Thoughts of hosting out-of-town guests, throwing holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and decorating the mantle has put me in complete nesting mode!

Not surprisingly, my desire to have a clean, welcoming home intensifies in November. Call me crazy, but there is just something deeply satisfying when I step out of a just cleaned room that sparkles and smells good.

New holiday scents from Mrs. Meyers at Grove Collaborative:

#ad Holiday cleaning is easy with Mrs. Meyers #grovepartner

Help Maintain Your Blood Sugar Levels this Holiday Season

in #ad hydration, #FamilyCaregivingAtSC, blood sugar levels, drinks, holidays, nutrition, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, November 16, 2018

This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, Ensure, and Glucerna but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

The countdown to the most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived! My fall and holiday baking season will truly begin now and requests for my family’s favorite pies, cobblers, loaves of bread and cookies coming in. I’ve already baked a Pumpkin Pie, brownies and a dozen cookies. While I love having sweet treats on hand, I want to be aware of my sugar intake and theirs. Some of my close family members had or have prediabetes and type 2 Diabetes, so I’ve learned the importance of being aware of your blood sugar levels throughout the day and how certain foods and drinks can help minimize blood sugar spikes now and throughout the holiday season.

#ad Glucerna shakes can help maintain blood sugar levels #FamilyCaregivingatSC

Prep your holiday table linens with Biz Stain Fighter

in #AD, #Biz Ambassador, cleaning, holiday linens, homemaking, traditions, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, November 15, 2018

We are in the preliminary stages of planning our Thanksgiving day here and for me and my girls that means choosing which tablecloth and napkin set, we’ll use this year. We all have our favorites and it really won’t matter to me which ones we choose as long as they are clean and wrinkle-free. I love table linens and was fortunate enough to be gifted some vintage tablecloths from my Grandmother in Law and three handmade doilies from my Grandmother.

The fact that she crocheted these doilies herself make them even more special to me, so I decided early on to bring them out only during the holidays to preserve their beauty. Sadly, there was a staining mishap the last time I had them out. I didn’t realize there was a stain until the next day, so it set in and I was afraid it may never come out until I remembered, I’m a Biz Stain Fighter Ambassador! Read on to see how you can prep your holiday linens with Biz just like I did.

Prep your holiday table linens with Biz Stain Eliminator #BizAmbassador #ad

Serve this Parmigiano Reggiano cheese plate for any occasion

in #ad sides, #cheese, #ParmesanAmbassador, #ParmigianoReggiano, food, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, November 15, 2018

Long before I became a Parmesan Ambassador, I fell in love with the amazing taste and texture of the King of cheese. I absolutely love parmesan, but not all parmesan is true Parmigiano Reggiano. Read on to discover where true Parmigiano Reggiano cheese comes from, its ingredients and what to look for at your local store before buying. Plus, I’m sharing my super easy cheese plate idea that even kids will eat.

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese plate:

#ParmesanAmbassador cheese plate #ad

Wordless Wednesday: Birds of a Feather

in birds, FamilyLife, feathers Wordless Wednesday, Nashville, Zoo, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Wordless Wednesday Birds of a feather

Wordless Wednesday: Birds of a Feather

Wordless Wednesday: Birds of a Feather

Please share in comments: Have you ever went to your local zoo in November?

Prepare for cold and flu season by stocking up on essentials

in @lipton, #AD, #Kleenex, #Theraflu, cold, essentials @krogerco, FamilyLife, flu, prepare, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, November 13, 2018

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., Kleenex, Lipton and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #FluSeasonHacks #CollectiveBias

It’s hard to believe that in ten short days, my daughters will be on fall break from school. For my family, this break marks the official end of summer and the slow and steady descent into holiday mode. It starts with Halloween prep and party fun and slowly gains momentum from there. We all love this time of year, but one thing we don’t love is getting sick. Coughs, colds, runny noses, sore throats, strep and the biggie- Flu are no joke. They can enter your home easily and linger for days or weeks. The dreaded “bug” season is upon us! It’s time to think ahead and prepare for cold and flu season by stocking up on essentials.

#ad Prepare for cold and flu season #FluSeasonHacks #CollectiveBias

Wordless Wednesday: Night Lights

in bokehphotography, decor, homedecor, houses, illuminate, jackolanterns, lights, night, tree, wordless wednesday, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Wordless Wednesday: Night Lights #jackolanterns

Wordless Wednesday: Night Lights lit up tree and rain drops

Wordless Wednesday: Night Lights #homedecor

Please share in comments: What type of night lights have you seen lately?

Good Better Best: by Resale Queen Sue McCarthy book review & giveaway

in books, clothing, fashion, resale, review, wahm tips, women in business, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, November 02, 2018

Happy November and Happy Friday my friends! October was such a beautiful month in my region of Tennessee that I’m still doing gardening chores outside, but the nights are starting to have that wonderful crisp November feel to them. That’s perfect book reading weather for me and I’ve just finished a really good book I want to share with you today. Since its Friday- I’m also giving away a copy of Good Better Best – The Rags to Riches story of the Upscale Resale Queen Sue McCarthy.

Good Better Best: by Resale Queen Sue McCarthy book review & giveaway

Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe

in after school, baking, brunch, cinnamon banana bread, fall, Recipe, sides, snacks, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The temperatures are starting to fall here in middle Tennessee and I’m so ready for all things fall! This is a nesting season for me and lots of you I’m sure, which means I’ll be talking more about cleaning, cooking, decorating and baking! My oldest daughter was home for fall break this past weekend, and we had planned on baking pumpkin bread, so as I hurried through grocery shopping, I picked up a can of regular pumpkin. Or so I thought. Read on to see how this oops became a tasty recipe and a lot of fun!

Cinnamon Banana Bread:

Cinnamon Banana Bread recipe

Parenting our girls Then and Now

in #AD, #CPTC, #ThenAndNowKids, FamilyLife, help, parenting teens, resources, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, October 09, 2018

This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions and total Mom moments are my own.

My laptop has been acting up the last few weeks, which forced me to work on the family desktop computer. She may be a bit of a dinosaur, but she is as reliable as the day is long. As soon as I sat down to work and started downloading needed photos for a campaign, I was swept up in nostalgia and found myself going back down memory lane. My girls have grown and changed so much from the early years of parenting, but their bond remains strong.

Then:

#ad after school playtime then

Make the switch to tree free sustainable paper products

in #AD, #grovepartner, cleaning, eco friendly, free products, paper products, sustainable, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, October 05, 2018

Over the past few years, I've been working on transitioning my home to natural and environmentally friendly products. I love a clean and tidy home, and while I’m doing well with my cleaning products, there is one thing I've struggled with though, my continued use of paper products. Folks, not going to lie, I use a lot of paper towels and napkins! That's why I'm happy to partner with Grove Collabortive today to share a new eco-friendly product line with you.

Introducing: Seedling By Grove Collaborative

#ad Seedling paper products a re tree free #grovepartner

Don’t let laundry stains keep you from enjoying outdoor activities

in #AD, activities, bonfires, cleaning, cookouts, fall, family, fun, laundry, by Linda A Kinsman, Sunday, September 30, 2018

Yesterday found us at a family member’s home, enjoying family, the fantastic fall weather and of course, delicious food. The time for cookouts, corn mazes, pumpkins patches, hayrides, and bonfires has finally arrived! We are excited to dive into all the fun festivities, but I’ve learned from our previous cookouts and bonfires to expect lots of laundry stains. Don’t let laundry stains keep you from enjoying outdoor activities, simply use my secret weapon- Biz Stain Fighter!

#ad family cookouts mean laundry stains #Biz

The Jigsaw Puzzle app is engaging and fun anytime

in #AD, #Jigsawpuzzle, App, entertainment, fun, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, September 28, 2018

This post is sponsored by Jigsaw Puzzle but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I got my love of Jigsaw puzzles from my Mom. I can remember coming home from school to find a puzzle in progress on our dining room table. My Mom would happily allow anyone who passed by the table to try adding a piece or two, as long as you followed her rules. It’s hard to say which I loved more, helping her lay out a brand new 1000 piece puzzle (corners first of course!), or helping her find the final piece. We had hours of fun together and now thanks to the Jigsaw Puzzle app I can take that fun with me and have fun anytime!

#ad I love this #Jigsawpuzzle Color Streak puzzle

Little Women $25 Fandango movie ticket Giveaway: In theaters 9/28

in #AD, #LittleWomenL3, classic, entertainment, Little Women, movies, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Have you read Little Women? I did when I was a teen. It’s such a beloved classic. I am excited to see a modern day re-telling to help celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Louisa May Alcott’s enduring story about family, love, hope, and sisterhood! I’m also excited to share this giveaway with you today. Read to see how you can win a $25 Fandango gift card to take you and maybe your sister to see Little Women.

Little Women Fandango movie ticket Giveaway: In theaters 9/28 #LittleWomenL3

Bathroom Baskets- A clever way to keep hygiene essentials on hand

in #AD, basket #FamilyCaregivingAtSC, bathroom, Caregiving, FamilyLife, hygiene essentials, by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, September 22, 2018

This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, Ensure, and Glucerna but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

My role as a homemaker is one I treasure. I try my best to think of the wants and needs of not only my family but of all who may visit and spend time in our home so they will feel welcomed and comfortable. When planning for company, there is one room in the home that deserves a little more time and attention than others. No, it’s not the kitchen or the living room. Today I want to focus on the bathroom. Ever since I helped take care of my mother in law, I've looked at what is available in bathrooms from a caregivers perspective, so I’ve made a quick and easy hygiene essentials basket perfect for every guest, including seniors.

#ad Poise Liners hygiene essentials basket #FamilyCaregivingAtSC

Wordless Wednesday- late summer nature finds

in Acorn, August, Garden, late summer, leaves, moth, seed pod, wildflowers, by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Acorn and leaves

Purple wildflowers and moth

Coneflower seed pod

Please share in comments: What are you finding on your nature walks this time of year?

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