Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Hallmark Signature through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Hallmark Signature, all opinions are my own. When I think about this past year, sometimes I wonder how I’m still a functioning human being. The ...
Archives for November 2016
Thanksgiving 2016
Boy, am I thankful for this crew. Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting Thanksgiving for our little family and it was great. My mom came over the day before and helped with a good amount of prep, so between her help and my mother-in-law’s help, we had one delicious meal (and I feel like I ...
Alex: 5 Months
Well, I’m almost two weeks late posting this month’s update, but better late than never, right?! Mr. Cheeks is almost 5-1/2 months! Just for Fun: Here’s a look at Lucas at 5 months! Weight & Height After a quick doctor’s visit on Tuesday thanks to a nasty cough our little guy has ...
I Haven’t Done That In At Least 3 Years! (+ Other Weekend Fun)
Well hello, and happy Monday to you! How did the weekend treat ya?! So, I started out my Saturday morning a bit different than I usually do. In fact, I don’t think I’ve started ANY day out like this in at least…3 years? I actually went to a GYM. Yes, me. The girl who literally JUST posted ...
Fun Facts Friday {11/18}
1. My poor babies are both still sick...apparently it's the lingering cold that just won't quit?! Thankfully they're both still happy, but Alex has a horrible cough and is very hoarse. I brought him to the doctor on Monday and his pediatrician said his lungs are clear (thankfully) but it's still the ...
5 Free Workout Videos I’m Loving Right Now
I’ve been asked a couple of times recently if I’m still planning on posting my workouts here on the blog. While there was certainly a time wayyyy back in the day where my workouts were a regular occurrence on here, things have changed quite a bit since then. There are so many other blogs out ...
Top 10 Holiday Wish List For Her
This post is brought to you by a STSL sponsor! ‘Tis the season for gift giving and creating wish lists, right? I know I’ve been getting my shopping done here and there for a couple of months now, and I’m still hoping that I’ll be done by the end of November. That way, I’ll have December to just ...
Weekly Meal Plan {11/13}
I’ve reeeeeeeally been slacking in the meal planning department these past two weeks. I haven’t done a good, full grocery shop in a while and we’ve been relying on a lot of random leftovers and odds and ends to piece together meals lately. We really have no good excuse – I mean, yes, we’ve been ...
Fun Facts Friday {11/11}
1. I want to wish a very happy Veterans Day to everyone out there, especially to the brave men and women who have sacrificed and graciously served our country. If you happen to see a vet today, be sure to tell them thank you! 2. A “quick trip” to Target earlier this week resulted in a few extra ...
Helping Our Heroes {Giveaway}
This post is brought to you by Sears! As we approach Veteran’s Day later this week – a day that carries so much significance, importance, remembrance, and pride…just to name a few – I’m excited to share a little bit more about a wonderful program that Sears has launched again this year called ...