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Walmart Beauty Box (Spring 2016)

I received my Walmart Beauty Box last month and was pleasantly surprised with the contents.  Walmart must have heard my complaints about the flimsy one time use samples because I only received one of those this time around!  As a reminder, this box ships every season and costs $5 to cover shipping.  They also ask for your age to customize… Continue reading Walmart Beauty Box (Spring 2016)

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ACT Today! for Military Families 5k/10k

Last weekend, I participated in the ACT (Autism Care & Treatment) Today! for Military Families 5k/10k in Fiesta Island (Mission Bay).  I did the 5k last year and I really like the cause that this event supports, so this race was a must-do this year!  This time was a little different, I completed the 10k (my… Continue reading ACT Today! for Military Families 5k/10k

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Margarita 5k

I recently participated in the Margarita 5K in Mission Beach and it was definitely a blast!  I used a coupon code for this race so I paid around $28 for this event.  Packet pick-up was the day before at Movin Shoes in Pacific Beach.  It's a tiny store, so I was in and out pretty fast.  Here… Continue reading Margarita 5k

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The Super (Hero) Run

Last month, I ran the Super Run in downtown San Diego.  I learned about the run through Living Social so I only paid about $15 for this run.  It was advertised as a family friendly fun run with a scenic course along the Marina district and Seaport Village in downtown San Diego. Costumes were encouraged and… Continue reading The Super (Hero) Run

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Target Beauty Box – February

So you've seen my review of Walmart's Beauty Box,  now here is a look at the Target Beauty Box!  Yes, I am aware it is March...but whatevs, I do what I want. 🙂  Target's beauty boxes run between $5-$7 per month, while Walmart's are $5 every season. But if you use your Target Red Card, you will… Continue reading Target Beauty Box – February

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Thrive Market

So I finally decided to cash in on my free Thrive Market membership that I received through Blue Star Families (thanks again by the way).  It's basically like a Whole Foods, but even more awesome because instead of having to drive allll the way to the store and wait in line with a bunch of other crunchy folks, you… Continue reading Thrive Market

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50 Things I Learned From the Military Spouse Wellness Summit

Last week I attend a wellness summit for military spouses.  The best part about this summit?  It was completely online!  Score!  No need to worry about childcare arrangements, I could listen to each speaker right from the comfort of my couch...or bed.  Each day (for five days), the links to presentations of two different speakers… Continue reading 50 Things I Learned From the Military Spouse Wellness Summit

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Green Moms Meet – WOW Summit Part 2

I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween and got lots of candy swag! 😉  Now for part 2 of the WOW Summit that I attended last weekend.  Once we returned from the break and visiting all of the wonderful vendors, we met back in the ballroom to listen to Drs. Greenspan and Deardorff speak about environmental… Continue reading Green Moms Meet – WOW Summit Part 2

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Green Moms Meet WOW Summit 2015 Part 1/Instagram

This past week I attended the Green Moms Meet WOW Summit here in sunny San Diego.  And let me just say, WOW was definitely the right word to use for this event.  It was a Swag Mama's heaven to say the least.  There was so. much. swag. I was swimming in it by the end… Continue reading Green Moms Meet WOW Summit 2015 Part 1/Instagram

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Oktoberfest 5k/2 Mile Walk

Yesterday I participated in the Okterberfest 5k/2mile walk that was held on Naval Air Base-Coronado.  It was a small, free race offered to all military patrons and their dependents.  It also offered not only spectacular views, but an opportunity to run with some of my running friends.  It was a fun run (non chip-timed) that… Continue reading Oktoberfest 5k/2 Mile Walk