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If you have been keeping tabs on me over the last couple of weeks, you’ll know that it has been such a trying time on myself and my family – having lost a few loved ones, dealing with sickness and planning for other things.  I’m not going to lie, I think the word “Challenge” is short of what has happened this past month.  But nonetheless, I know that things happen and while we don’t plan to deal with it, sometimes we just have to take it all in stride.   Here’s what I say to it all… remember to love your family and be thankful that they are in your life.  Know that with any downfall, there is always something wonderful right behind that.

So – on a positive note… everyone in my immediate family seems to have gotten over their colds. Yippee!  I took the twins in to get their flu shots since they have been sick off an on pretty frequently since the new year started.  I know there are many out there that do not agree with shots, but it’s always worked for my family – no side effects in sight and I will continue to give it to them until I feel otherwise.  I’m glad they finally got it… along with their annual shots with their physical they received last week.  There was a measles outbreak on the other island next to us, so I didn’t want to take any chances.

In a few short weeks my eldest starts Basketball Season.  He’s so excited.  He didn’t play last year and really missed it.  He is really good at the game and I know he’s looking forward to playing with his new and old teammates.  I’m excited too because while he’s practicing it will give me the opportunity to take the twins to the park and get some walking in.  I’m always on my journey to losing more weight – so it’s always a great thing to find extra opportunities to get some cardio in my day.

So – my quick update was just to fill everyone in on what is going on.  At the end of the day, no matter all the difficulty and troubles… sometimes we have to stop and remember to smell the roses!  Through all of our trials and challenges, we can all often forget all the little things that make us smile – like getting over colds, an upcoming Sport season, working out or just enjoying life with your family.  Wishing you all a wonderful rest of your week.

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Woohoo!  Our favorite Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Website is coming to TVGN – POPSUGAR is officially on TV.  Every weeknight at 6pm (5pm Central) watch POPSUGAR’S reporters & hosts that you love come to you live from their studios in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.  From Celeb news, fashion and everything in between – you get all the juicy content you love on the site, straight on your television.

What an awesome way to kick off 2014 – with the team going behind the scenes and reporting directly from all the best red carpet events this season as well as sharing all the info on how to keep fit for the Summer months that are soon approaching.  Looking for the latest fashion trends, celebrity inspired looks and exercise to keep fit and trim?  You’ll find it all here on POPSUGAR Now.  Isn’t this exciting?  I’m definitely going to be setting my DVR to check out POPSUGAR Now on TVGN.  Be sure to check all your local listings to make sure you have the right times.

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about POPSUGAR NOW, all opinions are my own.

As a busy wife & mother, I am always looking for ways to keep myself organized as well as being able to plan accordingly for my family’s very hectic schedule.  I have utilized many different ways of organizing our lives to keep us on track of the things we need to do.  One of those things is writing out our schedules in a planner.  I’ve had everything from a Filofax to a Day Runner and even Agenda and now – I’m rocking out a Keeping It Together Planner for 2014.

Keeping It Together Planner

I have a thing for bright, fun colors.  And, those that know me, know I am a HUGE Lisa Frank fan and this planner screams colors of happiness to me.  When I first opened the box, I was greeted with goodies and bright tissue paper.  Upon opening up the rest of the box, the Planner laid there in all of its colorful glory.  Needless to say – if I wasn’t already excited just knowing I was getting it – I was like a kid in a candy store eager to rip it all open and start planning.

Keeping It Together Planner 2014

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Keeping It Together Planner 2014

For those of you that like no fuss planners that eliminate all the extras like Birthday / Anniversary Lists and Contact List – this planner is definitely for you.  It offers you the opportunity to go straight into planning and organizing your life, with enough room for a little doodle fun if that’s something you like to do.  I love that there is no time slots for listing appointments but instead an actual writing space (similar to that of a journal) that will allow you to write in each date the contents of your day as you please.

Keeping It Together 2014

Each day offers you not only the space to write but also areas for Exercise and Gratitude.  I especially love this because it allows me to keep track of my daily exercise, run/walk mileage as well as the amount of water I drink each day and I can reflect back on this each week for improvement on the next.  You also get a daily quote as well as a Fitness/Health Tip which helps to keep you motivated and inspired each day.

Keeping It Together 2014 Planner

One of my favorite parts of this planner is the weekly menu.  I currently plan my meals out in advance to not only assist with saving money when purchasing food items, but also to keep our family on track and to help with our healthy eating.  Since this portion is already built into the planner itself, it is the perfect way to keep track of what your family meals are.  This is such a great addition and I’m glad that it was included.

Keeping It Together 2014 Planner

Keeping yourself and your family organized is an investment.  This planner retails for $50 on the Keeping It Together Website.  In my opinion – with all the additions this planner has, it is well worth the money and I have already noticed how beneficial it has been in organizing my family’s many events as well as my Blog and YouTube Channel.  I absolutely love the daily inspiration listed on each page that helps to keep me motivated for the day and this planner is so easy to use with everything you need to keep yourself on track.  If you are in the market for an Agenda, Planner or Organizer (what ever you may call it) and want something that provides a little happiness as well as a way to keep you inspired and on top of things, definitely check out the Keeping It Together Planner.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with next year.

You can get your own planner here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/88652759/keeping-it-together-life-planner-2014?ref=listing-shop-header-0.  For more photos and information about the planner – be sure to stop by their Facebook Page: facebook.com/KeepingitTogetherKIT

For a complete review and break down of the products included with the planner, shipping and more – be sure to watch my video reveal and review.

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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Are you a Mac user?  If so – I have an awesome Freebie for you!  For the next 24 hours, you can get PicLight for Mac, free!

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