Looking for a cool and refreshing pasta salad this summer? This pasta salad with peas and ham recipe is so good and can even be eaten as a meal! Growing up I absolutely loved the boxed Italian pasta salad kits. They actually tasted rather good and were easy for young me to make. As I've …
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Whether you're looking to grill some ribs, smoke a pork butt, or cook just about any other cut of pork, this is hands down the best dry rub recipe for pork. While I have a huge sweet tooth, one of my favorite things to eat is meat. Beef is probably my favorite meat to eat, …
Wondering if the Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver really works? Keep reading our Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver Review to find out! This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid. All opinions are my own. I feel so lucky that we are blessed to almost always have a really well-stocked fridge. I love that we live in a time …
Have laundry that smells musty but no idea why? Check out our tips on how to prevent musty smelling laundry. We all have our favorite outfit or that super fluffy towel we'd hate to part with. But, if it happens to start getting that funky mildew smell you may feel you have no other choice. How …
This post is sponsored by coupons.com, however, all opinions are 100% my own. Wondering what to put in your child's Easter basket this year? Check out these 5 children's Easter Basket filler ideas that most kids are sure to enjoy. One of my favorite local stores to shop at is Kmart as it's a great …
Need a super quick yet filling breakfast to take on the go? This microwave scrambled eggs recipe is ready in just a couple of minutes but tastes like it was made in a skillet. Recently I've been really thinking about what I've been eating and decided I wanted to increase the protein and lessen the …
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. Dyson is known to make high-quality products worth the price tag. Is their new hair dryer the same? Check out our Dyson SuperSonic Hair Dryer review to see our thoughts. I've …
This post is sponsored by Coupons.com. All opinions are 100% my own. When you walk into our house it's pretty obvious we love our cats dearly. You'll find toys and cat furniture in just about every room as we consider them a part of the family and want nothing more than for them to be …
Veggies, wings, crackers and more are even more delicious when dipped into this 3 ingredient spicy ranch dipping sauce recipe. Growing up I wasn't much of a dipper when it came to food. But, that was probably because we didn't really eat a whole lot of appetizers or "dippable" food. I don't think I even …
Always starving? Check out my 5 tried and true ways to eat healthy and still feel full. This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/ Meta Appetite Control. I've always tended to be more of a snacker than full-meal eater. Unfortunately, when snacking I usually mindlessly eat, which meant I was eating too much. You can …
Looking for an easy game day appetizer everyone will love? Try our super easy loaded tater tots recipe and also get some easy game day party tips that will help you be able to enjoy the party and game with your guests. Parties are supposed to be fun so the last thing you want to …
Looking for a game day appetizer recipe that's different from the same old same old? Check out our delicious chicken parmesan meatballs recipe. This is a sponsored recipe written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of RAGÚ® Homestyle Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own. #Ragutailgating I can't believe the holidays have already been over …
Looking for the perfect holiday finger food dessert? Everyone loves this no-bake chocolate peppermint cheesecake bites recipe! I seriously can't believe that Christmas is almost here. This year I've slowly been getting into the festive mood and putting together some ideas for a holiday appetizer party with friends. As I always say, I'm a big …
Looking for an easy DIY Christmas decoration? This DIY Wood Christmas Tree is easy to make and super festive and customizable. One of my favorite times of year to decorate is for Christmas. However, we have cats who are full of mischief and love to knock things over and turn everything into their newest favorite …
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. Feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Check out these 5 ways to stay healthy during the holidays to help you keep your sanity. One thing I miss from my childhood is how magical the holidays felt. I still enjoy …
This post was sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you never seem to sleep well or often suffer from insomnia? Check out these things to help you sleep instead of tossing and turning all night. I …
Are you stuck in a rut with a life that you never really pictured for yourself? If so, check out these tips for how to own your tomorrow. As I've mentioned in a few posts over the years I didn't have an overly awesome childhood. The first half of it was pretty good. I was …
Love sending out holiday photo cards to all your friends and family but tired of the same old pictures every year? Check out our 5 holiday photo card ideas to change things up. This post is sponsored by Coupons.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Thanks to the internet and social media keeping up with …
Do you get stressed out over all the holiday baking you want to do or think holiday baking is a daunting task? Check out the best holiday baking tips for help! I can't believe I'm already saying this but since Halloween is here it's just about time to start thinking about the holidays! For me, …
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. Curious about using probiotics to help with your health goals but don't know where to find them? Check out these 3 ways to add probiotics to your diet. One of the best things I have done for my …
These easy appetizer party ideas that let you enjoy your own party are delicious but simple to put together. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine. One of the things I love most about this time of year, other than the cooler weather, …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carando®. All opinions are 100% mine. Fall is almost here which has me craving cooler weather and all the comfort foods that come with it. Some of my favorites are pasta with a spicy sauce, creamy soups, and anything made with the traditional fall …
As the season changes we tend to clean out our closet but it's also a good time to check home maintenance. See these 12 ways to get your home ready for fall for some ideas. For the past several years Mr. Savvy and I have lived in a rental community where we didn't have to …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fiber One. Trying to eat healthier but love to snack? Check out these 5 places to keep healthy snacks so you stay on track with your healthy eating goals. Buttery popcorn, salty pretzels, decadent chocolate candies, peanut brittle, pastries...sweet and/or salty, you name it, …
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. Do you suffer from heartburn? Check out these 3 reasons I love TUMS to treat my heartburn. I've had issues with heartburn ever since I was a teen. Back then I had heartburn just about every night, likely due to my less than great diet. These days I eat a …
Love sweet and salty snacks? If you also love oatmeal this oatmeal chocolate chip pretzel bars recipe needs to be at the top of your list to make! Smart Savvy Living received a complimentary Mockmill in writing this post. One thing that has become more and more important to me is making more convenience items …
Are your mornings rushed and you sometimes forget to grab a cup of coffee nevertheless something to eat? Check out our SnackWell's Biscuit Thins review to see how you can have the best of both worlds. Update 2019: From what I can tell it, unfortunately, looks like the SnackWell's Biscuit Thins have been discontinued. However, …
This blog post with 7 reasons to use a baby monitor for your pets is brought to you by VTech and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. A baby monitor for your pets, really? Why would you want to use audio when there are so many video camera options out there? I'll be honest, I …
This post is sponsored by Savings.com. If there's one thing I think we can all agree on it's that technology is here to stay. I've always been interested in technology since I was in school and just the other day was thinking about how much more technology is a part of our daily lives in …
All my summers have been spent in the south where within minutes of stepping outside in the middle of the day things get hot, humid, and sticky within minutes. That's why most of our summer days spent outside are right by the pool, lake, ocean or, at the very least, sprinkler. Between all the heat …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. Over the past week, I've been participating in Hell Week, which is a book written by Erik Bertrand Larssen intended to help you become your best self in just seven days. I'm writing this on Monday, which is …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of EveryDrop™. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you know you should be drinking more water but it feels like a chore? Check out our tips for 5 ways to drink more water for some motivation. We're always hearing how we should likely be drinking …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. As I mentioned last week, I'm currently following Hell Week, which is a book written by Erik Bertrand Larssen with the goal of helping you become your best self in just seven days. You can check out my …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Align at Sam’s Club. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about why I decided to start taking probiotics. I mentioned that I'd be back in a couple weeks to let you all know how it's going. It's hard to believe I've already been taking them for …
This post is sponsored by LivRelief. One thing that saddens me to see other people have to deal with is chronic physical pain. Unfortunately both Mr. Savvy and I often have bouts of dealing with pain. I often have back pain and various aches in my knees but I consider myself to be pretty lucky to only …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Erik Bertrand Larssen. All opinions are 100% mine. Hell Week - Can you be your best self in seven days? I'll be spending the next week trying. It's 5 AM and I'm awake. By choice. If you had told me that I'd be doing …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Muse Cat Food. All opinions are 100% mine. I got my first cat when I was 12 and I haven't lived life without a cat ever since. Honestly, I can't imagine life without cats. They bring us so much joy, make me laugh every …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. #ProtectClothesYouLove We all use various products daily to help protect various things. For example, we use lotion to protect our skin, and conditioner to protect our hair. You likely already know that fabric conditioner helps to make your laundry feel nice but did you know that it protects your …
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Align at Sam’s Club. #AlignatSams I've had various digestive issues such as IBS pretty much since I can remember. Digestive issues are about as fun as they sound and can actually severely impact both your work and social life. You start fearing being seen as unreliable at work if you …
Frustrated by stubbly legs even after you just shaved? Check out our tips for how to get super smooth legs when shaving. I'll be the first to admit that shaving isn't one of my favorite hygiene habits. Yes, when it's freezing outside and I know I'm going to be wearing long pants I may let …