Karen Mendes

This post is Sponsored by Unilever but my opinions are 100% my own! Okay let's discuss Recycling.  I do it all the time.  I'm really big on Recycling.  But I will admit that one of my motivators is that we only have so much room in our trash bin each week so the more we recycle, the less goes into the trash bin.  Plus we have two big recyclable bins so we hardly run out of room.  I've taught the kids and my husband to really pay attention to what goes into the trash and I am very proud of how well they do. That being said, there is one place in the house I'm really bad about recycling.... in the bathroom!  It's not because I don't know what needs to be recycled, it's because I'm too lazy...

This past weekend we celebrated Mother's Day. I've been a mom for almost 10 1/2 years now and I have two daughters. Becoming a mom was a huge change and shock to the system. It seems all "flowers and butterflies" before you become a mom, but it's really not always "Happy and Easy". Being a mom is a tough job, one of the toughest jobs I've ever had, but I wouldn't change it for the world! When my oldest daughter was younger, she had a lot of trouble staying dry all night long. She was out of diapers during the day by 2 years old but nighttime was a huge struggle for her. Her sister came along shortly after she turned 2 and we moved her into a big girl bed, a different room and she was no...

This post is Sponsored by Entenmann's but my opinions are 100% my own! There is a new donut in stores now - Entenmann’s French Toast Soft’ees.  They are perfect for those on-the-go mornings or sleep-in Sundays.  My kids approved and yours probably will too! Entenmann’s®, the bakers of the classic Rich Frosted Donuts, are ready to “shake up your wake up” with new these French Toast-flavored donuts that are a fun and delicious way start the day. Did you know that according to NPD Group, over 75% of Americans eat breakfast at home every morning!   It is, after all, the most important meal of the day.  So for something extra special in the a.m., Entenmann’s® has also created a satisfying sweet...

 This post is Sponsored by Colgate but my opinions are 100% my own! One thing I have been making a priority lately is my health.  This time last year I didn't realize how precious my health was but then my husband was diagnosed with Colon Cancer and my health is even more important to me now.  We have two small children and they rely on us to take care of them.  All of a sudden my life seems much more precious than it ever did before and in the last couple of months, I've been re-examining it and trying to take better care of me too. Did you know that National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day and runs through May 16th?  It's the perfect tie for women to start to understand...