This is a sponsored post on behalf of Babywise.life. All opinions are my own. Being a first time parent is tricky. I mean, I didn’t really grow up taking care of and experiencing the baby phase. I loved to babysit. I absolutely LOVED the babies, but they were always a little older once I had a…
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on the go with aventura this spring + 60% off opportunity!
As the BUSIEST.TIME.OF.THE.YEAR is upon us, I can’t help but want to run around in yoga pants all day long to all the places I have to go. But, since I don’t actually do that, I am always on the lookout for cute wear that feels comfortable like yoga pants, but looks cute and put…
swing with us on the mount mckinley wooden swing set + giveaway
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to get outdoors with the whole family! Need some motivation to get those kids off the couch and into the backyard? Look no further than Backyard Discovery’s wooden swing sets. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently shared how their new swing set is bringing her family together and…
swing into spring with the new tangled : before ever after…now on dvd!
Was Tangled a favorite movie of yours? I know it sure was for us. The action, suspense, fun and excitement STILL gets my girls every time we watch it. Some of the girls could be watching the movie, and the others walk through. Yet, they can’t walk through….they loiter and eventually sit down to finish…
the perfect earrings have been found + a #MichiganBased company – run by a mom! (giveaway too + think mother’s day!)
If you know anything about me, you would know that I rarely leave my home without earrings. I mean, I rarely go to the GYM without earrings. It’s a problem, for sure, but I don’t really care at this point in my life, Ha! However, considering I wear earrings all.the.time., I do worry about getting saggy…
found :: the most comfortable wedges you’ll wear all.year.long
Spring has SPRUNG and I couldn’t be happier! It’s time to bust out the fun floral and strappy shoes! As I was pulling out my summer clothes the other day, I got all excited again because I thought of all the fun memories we make in the warm months with our family. From date nights…
new fashions from tenth & pine plus mommy + me!
With warmer temperatures coming and going here in Michigan, I can’t help but get excited about being outside with my little ladies. We get out any chance we can get! Just this past week and weekend, when so many of our friends were in Florida for Spring Break, we stayed home and played until we…
step into spring with Aventura for 60% off + a blogger collaboration!
First things first, can I get an Amen for warmer temperatures and more sunshine? Yes, oh YES the time has come! Not only have my kids been begging for warmer temperatures, I have been as well. To get outside and run versus racking up the miles on the treadmill is highly exciting. Heck, the sunshine…
jump into spring with step2 + a great giveaway to help get you started!
Spring is here and Summer will be right around the corner. I CAN NOT WAIT!! Just this weekend my husband and I gutted out our garage and started our master plan on organizing our outside life. It makes me happy to be outside…and that’s something I wanted to share with you guys today. As you…
12 SIMPLE ways to take better pictures of your family (or for your blog!)
A picture can say 1,000 words, can it not? Being a blogger and former photographer, to me a pictures can say much more than 1,000 words…if taken correctly. Did you know that there are simple, little things you can do when taking a picture that will improve it drastically. Something so simple as aligning the…
ready, set, GO! with mickey and the roadster racers!
It’s time to get your engines ready to roll with Mickey in your own living room! I have something super fun for you today, and some of you may have not even known about it yet! A new series on Disney Junior just started up and my kids are loving it! Have you seen Mickey…
coming to grand rapids, mi THIS weekend :: disney on ice!
Whenever we see commercials or ads for the Disney on Ice shows, my kids are always enamored with them. Heck, I am too! What a great time to be had family! In case you hadn’t seen the news floating around social media, it is coming THIS weekend to Grand Rapids, MI. Sure, there are other…











