Category: Talk

My Favorite Way to Change My Hair Color without Commitment

Karyn Locke
Affordable way to color hair extensions

Disclosure:This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #FashionColorExpert #sponsored When it comes to hair color, I tend to play it safe these days. Sure, I used to love the platinum blonde look and had it for years, but the older I get, the more I like an easy to maintain color. But that doesn’t mean I don’t miss it now and again! It’s then I head for my clip-in extensions in fun, colors to liven up my style and compliment my outfit. It’s my perfect blend of fun style with…

How to Season Your Vehicle: Easy Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Karyn Locke
Lake Placid, NY road

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WeatherProven #CollectiveBias  I know, we don’t want to think of it, but it’s autumn. That means winter is right around the corner, especially in my neck of the woods. Living in the outskirts of Pittsburgh, PA, the hilly road conditions, paired with ice and plenty of snow, make for downright treacherous driving conditions sometimes. But, this Northern-born gal has learned a few tips for “seasoning” my vehicles every winter. From tread to wipers…

Why I Make Time to Take Autumn Walks with My Teen

Karyn Locke
Autumn walk in the park

This post on why I take time to take autumn walks with my teen is sponsored by Acorn Influence  for Nature Valley Biscuits. All opinions are my own! #NatureValley #ad  As soon as autumn hits, The Kid and I have a longstanding tradition to get out and take in the cooler air. And, while she won’t be a kid for much longer, I treasure our autumn walks in the park. Not only do we get exercise, I get so much more than that. Here’s why leaf peeping is one of my…

How GE Appliances Are Helping to Prep You for the Holidays

Karyn Locke
GE Profile Gas Range SKU 4300934

You know that feeling you get when you walk into a kitchen with brand new appliances? It makes my heart skip a happy beat compliments of the cooking and baking potential! This year, GE Profile Series and Best Buy are helping you prep for the holiday season by featuring appliances that fit your kitchen’s look and feel – at an unbeatable price. GE Profile Series – Its Got the Look Here’s the scoop on GE appliances: they’ve got a unified appearance to cater to your style and your kitchen’s feel.…

Nectar Mattress Review: Honest Opinions and Full Review

Karyn Locke
Nectar Mattress review

For me and my husband, it was easy for us to forget the fact that our mattress wasn’t working out for us anymore. I mean, road tripping and traveling as much as we do, we put our own king mattress and box spring set on the back burner and kept telling ourselves we’d invest in a new one soon. Well, soon turned out to be sooner than we thought and, this month, we’ve been sleeping better, felt more rested when we woke, and have been feeling less stiff when getting…

My Favorite Five Minute Updos for Long Hair

Karyn Locke
Super easy and under two minutes to get The Knot - an easy updo.

This shop and tutorial on my favorite five minute updos for long hair has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #CareWithKeratin #sponsored When it comes to my hair, I generally get the same curious questions. “Do you have hair extensions?” “How did your hair grow so fast?” “What do you use to keep your hair so shiny?” While these are just a few of the beauty questions I get, I think folks are generally very inquisitive as to my hair. That’s a good thing. And, although, these questions are super easy to…

Preparing for Back to School: How Do You Relax?

Karyn Locke
relaxing with Tradewinds tea

Disclosure: I’m part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network and was asked to write about #MomentsToSavor and Tradewinds Tea. Yes, I’ve been compensated for this post but all opinions are my own! #AD Whew, I can’t even believe that it’s back-to-school time. And, while I’m not sure if it’s a blessing or a burden, I know one thing: this time of year is CRAZY for my family! Before I know it, autumn will be happily sneaking up on me (bring on Halloween!), and I’ll be spying autumn decorations on the…

Back to School with South Hills Village Mall: What’s Hot for 2017

Karyn Locke
South Hills Village Disney Store

I love mall shopping. And, while that could be an entirely different story, one of the reasons is that I get to spend time with my teen daughter. The Kid and I got down to back-to-school-shopping business on a recent visit to South Hills Village Mall in Pittsburgh, PA. We hunted for bargains and necessary items, but what we ended up doing the most was having fun! Here’s the scoop on what’s hot for back to school in 2017! We had such a fun time partnering with the folks at…

Teens and Screen Time: How Much Is too Much?

Karyn Locke
Kindle Fire Front seat

Teens and screen time. How much is too much, especially when it comes to teens and kids? Do you allow your children the freedom of using their tech as much as they’d like or limit usage? Do they give you flack for it? What do you provide as an alternative? Here’s my story on how I maintain a happy household with a tech-loving teen. Hi, my name is Karyn and I have a teenager. “Hi, Karyn.” While I may be making light of the fact just then, she is a…

Simple Ways to Make Road Trips Fun!

Karyn Locke
Road trip tips

My family? We’re seasoned road trippers. We spend hundreds of hours every year on the road and I relish the time. And, while it’s mainly sunshine and roses, there are times when the hours become barely tolerable, particularly when we can’t take anymore radio tunes or playing “I Spy”. It’s those times that we look for easy ways to keep ourselves happy and occupied, and over the years we’ve come up with some good ones. Here’s my favorite simple ways to make road trips fun. This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on…