Thinking of the wonderful blessings of the year and wishing you all a very merry Christmas!
Author: Laura
laura is a 1st grade teacher taking a break from the classroom as a stay at home mom. she is still adjusting from life in the busy city to rural farm life. she and her hubby of 9 years are soaking up every minute with their energetic, happy toddler boy and are excited to meet their sweet baby girl in early december. she loves a good cup of coffee, the beach, visiting family, paper crafts, trying out recipes in her kitchen, and spending time in her garden.
boost your supply with milkin’ cookies :: review
When you are pregnant or nursing, good nutrition is always on the mind. But so are those cravings for chocolate, salty snacks or some other crazy thing! After I had my son, I began nursing and things went pretty well. I wish I had known then about Milkin’ Cookies. I was concerned about my milk…
personalized pillow by avery and ethan :: review + giveaway
Johnny. Sarah. Aidan. Isabella. Names are a huge part of who we are. It was less than a year ago that we were deciding on a name for our son. It was a relatively simple decision for us. We had a few names that we both liked, but were able to settle on one pretty…
creative t-shirts by elemental ts :: review
Kids are naturally curious. They want to know how everything works. They like to get into things they aren’t supposed to. They love to ask questions about everything. When they get answer to a question, it creates another question in their mind. This curiosity is one of the most exciting things to see in a…
disguise your identity with spy alley board game :: review + giveaway
Kids love to have a secret to keep! Spy Alley is a fun game for players to try to keep their own identity hidden, while trying to figure out their opponents’. It combines a little suspense, skill, and reasoning to disguise yourself while you work to guess the other players. This is a great game…
toddlin’ tunes by rivanna music :: review + giveaway
Music is such a great way to teach just about anything. Put something you need to memorize into a song, and it will be so much easier to remember! Rivanna Music teaches a variety of different things through their music. Cathy Bollinger sings and plays the guitar while teaching different things like healthy eating, social skills,…
a simple recipe :: baked oatmeal
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But no matter what your schedule is like, it can end being a rushed, grab what you can meal for everyone. And depending on what you or the kids grab that morning, you can be hungry again a short hour later. Oatmeal is a great…
#aSIMPLEchristmas :: watch and learn on the go with watch & roll :: review + giveaway
Long road trips can be a lot of fun, but with a little one they can be unpredictable! Sitting in a car seat can get boring pretty quickly for most kids, but our Watch & Roll came just in time for our 16 hour drive! While our little guy is under a year and doesn’t…
#aSIMPLEchristmas :: personalized board book by pintsize production :: review + giveaway
We live far away from much of our family, and I want our little one to remember his grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. in between visits! I am so thankful for Skype, FaceTime, and other great chances to connect and catch up even though we can’t all be together as much as we’d like. I was…
#aSIMPLEchristmas :: fresh coffee delivered by beanbox :: review + giveaway
I love coffee. I look forward to waking up in the morning to my first cup for the day. I like to pick up a coffee when I’m out, drink a cup with friends, and share a pot with company. I like most kinds, most flavors, but I really appreciate a good cup. I have my everyday…
#aSIMPLEchristmas :: send them something sweet with sugarwish :: review + giveaway
I am always looking for last minute gifts for family and friends or creative gifts for people I don’t know that well. Some people are easy to buy for, while others are next to impossible. I love to have go-to gifts when I want to do something special for someone, but am just not sure just what to get. Sugarwish…
bonfire with marshmallowstix :: review + giveaway
I love fall! The leaves, pumpkins, cool weather, jeans, hoodies, apple picking, boots, football, bonfires, and I could keep going! It is my absolute favorite time of year for bonfires. There is nothing better than ending the week around the fire with family and/or friends. I love being out in the cold air with warmth coming from…