My Favorite Things

Date Night In: Pizza Party for Two

May 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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How are those New Year’s resolutions holding out for you now that we’re 5 months into 2019? I’ll be honest, I’ve been slacking a little on one or two of mine, but there’s one resolution that I haven’t been willing to budge on at all this year, and I think it’ll be a resolution that sticks around long after 2019 is over with! Quality time is my primary love language, and since becoming a mother of 2, the quality time with my husband has been becoming harder to come by. One of my top goals this year was to change that, and one simple way we’re doing that is having at least one scheduled date night each month!

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My Favorite VBS Find: Custom VBS Shirts from Deo Volente Industries

April 20, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Vacation Bible School will soon be kicking off all across the country, and team leaders and volunteers are busy gathering up materials, supplies and resources to make sure their VBS is an exciting and fun-filled time for all children (and adults) involved! Each year I put together resources for you related to the different VBS themes to help assist with the behind-the-scenes planning, decorations, crafts, snacks, etc. A lot goes into VBS each year, and it’s one of my greatest joys to help you out along the way!

Two of the most widely used themes for 2019 are In The Wild by Lifeway and Roar! by Group. I was surprised to see that the two themes were so similar this year, but thrilled nonetheless! Both themes are truly amazing, and the content is going to be a roaring good time!

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Operation Bug-Be-Gone: Our #1 Spring Cleaning Hack

April 12, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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With spring in full swing, my inner “spring cleaning” gene that has been lying dormant for months has finally come back to life, and I’ve been itching to get this house squeaky clean and to get a fresh start. With two very small children in the house, my floor and furniture are currently taking bets with each other to see which one can collect the most graham cracker crumbs and juice splatters. So far, they’re both pretty neck and neck! I’ve always said that cleaning your house with a toddler in it is like brushing your teeth while you’re eating chocolate cake – it’s nearly impossible! But alas, the house won’t clean itself!

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How To Pack a Tornado Preparedness Kit – From a Survivor’s Perspective

March 1, 2019 by Laura Tucker 3 Comments

This post is written in memory of those who lost their lives in the Enterprise tornado on March 1st, 2007, and in honor of the survivors whose wounds are still healing.

I’m always amazed at how vastly different climate and weather conditions can be in different sections of our country. Hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, droughts and things of the like affect so many of us throughout the year, but not everyone experiences the same conditions. Hurricanes rock the gulf coast every summer, but people in the plains are obviously unaffected. The northeast may get pounded by snow, but Alabamians could barely tell you what a snowflake looks like. Weather is often a tricky subject for me. While I want to delight in its beauty and mystery, I had an encounter with inclement weather in 2007 at the age of 16 years old that shook me to my core, and just like an earthquake, I’m dealing with the ripple effects years later that will likely affect me for many more years to come.

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One Important Business Tool To Never Forget + Why I Love Basic Invite Business Cards

February 25, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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From 2008-2012, I spent my days as an undergraduate student studying business administration with a focus in marketing. Just like with any major, there are a slew of classes you have to take that don’t necessarily pertain specifically to your major, but are put in place to help you become more “well-rounded” in your field of study. The summer of my junior year, I registered for a class called Personal Selling. I admit to rolling my eyes a bit when I discovered it was a mandatory class, as I knew I didn’t want to be caught up in sales for a career, but my favorite marketing professor was teaching it, so I thought that it might not be too bad.

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Yee Haw VBS Decor Ideas

February 21, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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It’s time to saddle up and pull on those cowboy boots, because this summer is going to be a stampede of fun with the kickoff of Yee Haw Weekend VBS happening at churches all across the country!

Children have the opportunity to discover just how great Jesus’ love truly is while trailblazing through fun games, cool crafts and foot-stompin’ music they’re sure to remember for years!…

DIY Game Day Place Mat + Homegating Tips & GIVEAWAY!

January 24, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This post has been sponsored by Farm Rich and Litehouse. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I love sharing my favorite tips and tricks for hosting the ultimate game day party with my readers! Scroll down to learn about the Farm Rich giveaway going on now!

We’re just days away from the ultimate game day showdown, and all the buzz centered around the Big Game has me SO excited to get my head in the game and host the ultimate game day celebration as we watch two amazing teams gear up to bring home a championship title! Game days have always been a big deal for us. We all huddle together as family and friends to watch our favorite teams play, and while the spirit of the game is what brings us together, the game day snacks are what keep us smiling for all 4 quarters!
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Deer Hunter’s Gift Guide

December 18, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Being a hunter’s wife, I’ve come to learn a thing or two about what makes a good gift for a hunting enthusiast over the years. While I have limited hunting experience myself, I’ve learned a lot about all of the gear that is required (and what’s just really handy) when it comes to having a successful hunting experience. If you’re not familiar with hunting gear, it can often be a real challenge to buy a gift for a hunter without them physically picking out exactly what they want themselves. This gift guide was made with those people in mind, so hopefully you can add a few nice surprises under the tree this year for the hunter in your life!

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Kitchen Gadget Gift Guide

December 1, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you’re shopping for a foodie or cooking enthusiast this season, these kitchen gadgets just might be at the top of their wish list! I own quite a few of these items myself, and some of them I really don’t know how I’d get by without. Some are clever, some are funny, some are more practical, and some are cutesy, but ALL of them would make amazing stocking stuffers or gifts under the tree for anyone this Christmas season!

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How We’re Building a Smart House for the Holidays

November 25, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Two years ago to this very day, our family broke ground to build our home on a plot of land nestled between a field of planted pines, and over the next year we watched the house that we spent countless hours designing and planning being built from the ground up. Fast forward to this moment in time, and I stand amazed at the home we’ve created. It’s inside walls are adorned with photos of our beautiful children, the rooms are filled with love and laughter, and there’s a voice ringing throughout the air that helps keep us all laughing, entertained and running efficiently with a simple, single command.

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My Favorite Things

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreschettaFresh #CollectiveBias

I’ve received compensation in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I love sharing VBS resources with my readers!

This post has been sponsored by Zevo. All opinions expressed within this post are 100% my own.

This post is written in memory of those who lost their lives in the Enterprise tornado on March 1st, 2007, and in honor of the survivors whose wounds are still healing.

I received compensation in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I love sharing ideas and finds to help make your VBS experience easier!

This post has been sponsored by Farm Rich and Litehouse. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I love sharing my favorite tips and tricks for hosting the ultimate game day party with my readers! Scroll down to learn about the Farm Rich giveaway going on now!

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

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