It was a good run. We made it just over 8 months without going to the ER and then…..this happened. 
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First Things First Family
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As a wife and mother, I try to invest time in my individual relationships with my kids and with my husband. Let’s face it, nobody is the perfect parent or spouse…..we all have our not so proud moments.
Summer is all about family and spending quality time with the ones you love. And the more skills you develop the more time you invest in your family and your relationships. First Things First (FTF) is an award winning not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families.
**FTF is a resource that collaborates with and is supported by a broad cross-section of community organizations, groups and individuals.
**FTF accomplishes it mission through meaningful media messaging and skill building classes.
**FTF has put together a series of videos to help encourage you to grow your relationships with the ones you love.
Alex and I have been together for 8 years now and married for almost 7 of them. One thing we never do is find time just for us, when we do, it is usually only for a few moments just for us to reconnect. I love this video from FTF about Dating Your Spouse.
I love all of the ideas the video offers and I think I’m going to try a few!
Goodbye T-Ball
It’s hard to believe Alexander’s last year in t-ball has come and gone. Next year he moves up to a new league, new rules and a whole new world for us.
He had a great time in t-ball this year and he really grew as a player and we are so proud of him. Here are some pictures from the season, Alexander is #9 on the red Sir Speedy team.
Practice makes perfect.
Happy to get his uniform and even happier that it is red!
Sliding into home….gotta break those fresh white pants in right away at the start of the season.
End of the season with his trophy.
Looking forward to next year!
Direct Sales Companies
Over the years, I have been an independent representative for different direct sales companies. It started with Avon and then I made my way to Party Lite and now I only sell Simply Aroma oils.
Since I first got into direct sales with Avon (over 14 years ago) a lot has changed with the way people sell products and market to others and a lot of that is done via social media.
As you know, I spend A LOT of my time (day and night) on social media. My Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media channels are constantly filled with friends updates selling different products from the direct sales company or companies they are involved with.
I decided that since there are so many companies out there these days and people are hosting parties on Facebook and Twitter or simply just selling products by sharing links here and there, it was time for me to check out some of these other companies and see what all the hype is about and share my thoughts on these products with my readers.
I have partnered up with some great reps from different direct sales companies and will be trying out their products and sharing my experience with you, here on the blog.
You can expect to see my thoughts on different lines on the blog soon. I have also added a new Direct Sales category to the list and to the menu and will link all posts to each company as I work with them throughout the next year!
I hope you will stick around with me on this journey and I hope that I can find some new products that I enjoy and introduce you them as well!
Thanks!
August #AudioFest at @BestBuy
This post is brought to by our friends at Best Buy. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I can’t believe we are half-way through July and August will be here before we know it. Now that we have completed more projects around the house and finally have our living room all setup and decorated, I’ve decided that it’s time to ‘pimp’ it out a little more. Thankfully August Audiofest (<–This link will not work until August 3rd) will be taking place at ALL Best Buy stores Augusts 3rd-30th. 
Since we love to shake our bottoms and move to the music, we are in the market for some portable Bluetooth speakers so we can jam wherever we are. This JBL Clip Portable Bluetooth Speaker looks like it will get the job done for our family. 
You can see this speaker in action in the video below. Libby decided to have her own bedtime dance party. She was amazed with the sound quality and just how loud this speaker gets!
In addition to listening to music as a family, I also enjoy listening to music on my own, while I am working, to tune out all of the noise in our home.
With a husband, 5 kids and a dog…..there is A LOT of noise, ALL the time (except for when they are ALL sleeping) I need a good pair headphones to get me through my work time and a walk when I need to clear my head. The JBL Reflect Sport Headphones offer everything I need in a headphone and can withstand a workout, they stay secure in the ear and provide great sound! 
You can visit a Best Buy store near you anre test and try the latest audio products on the market including Bluetooth speakers, headphones, home theater equipment and even car audio.
It’s time that you learn to LOVE THE WAY YOU LISTEN! Best Buy has the BEST selection of audio products so hit a store and let them teach you how to upgrade your sound!