My husband and I like to snack, and because WE like to snack so does our little shadow! My son will mimic just about everything we do, so when it comes to what we put in our bodies we are trying to look closely at what we consume… because inevitably our son will want a…
Author: Shanda
turn your baby into a picasso :: tutorial
I love finding new ways to keep my little man occupied and learning new things! This is by far one of my favorite (and probably messiest) activities. Here’s step by step instructions on how to turn your little one into a bonafide Picasso! 1. Painted a canvas a solid color. 2. Then once it is…
‘x’ out the odor with odorxit :: review + giveaway
Do you have dogs? Children? Basement? Chances are you have some “stink-ies” in your home… I can raise my hand to all three of these (and these are just COMMON odor issues found in homes!). If you are anything like me, you enjoy having a home that smells clean and inviting. Thanks to OdorXit, I do!…
good night little pumpkin :: Tommy Nelson :: review + giveaway
Whenever I ask my little guy if he is ready to go “night-night’ I always get an emphatic “NO!” I’m sure if he could say more than one or two words he would tell me,”I’m not tired, Mama” while at the same time rubbing his eyes and yawning loudly. If this sounds like your child,…
the days seem long :: inspirational quote
I went through many sleepless nights the past few weeks, so when I stumbled across this quote the other day, it became my mantra! It meant so much to this mommy heart of mine… I had to share it with you!
pack your lunch with RUSSBE :: review + giveaway
I am not what you would consider a “save the earth” type of girl, but I do believe in common sense and saving money. Every year, billions of plastic bags are used in lunches and then tossed in the waste can. Common sense tells me, “There is a LOT of plastic floating around out there and…
#backtoschool roundup… all the amazing products in one place!
Can you believe it? Another summer vacation has come and gone! With the kiddos back in school, I’m sure there are many sighs of relief mingled with a few tears as we watch our little ones go on to the next grade. I may not have a child in school yet, but this mama heart…
god is always good :: thomas nelson :: review
The most important thing that I can do as a mom is to instill a love for God in my child. I want him to see the love I have for God and know that it is real. Am I perfect? No… Is life perfect? No… But God is! I enjoyed the book God is…
make lunch personal with spark & spark :: review
“Ball” (pause)… “Ball!!” (short pause)… “BALLLLLLL!!!!!!!” “Yes baby, I see the ball.” I can not even begin to tell you the excitement my son had when I opened the Yubo Lunch Box and My Love for Sports Thermos from Spark & Spark. If it isn’t already apparent, at least 2 of the people in our…
keep the “littles” busy with cloud dough :: recipe
With all of the “big kids” back in school now, how do you go about keeping the “littles” busy so you can get a few things done around the house? Cloud dough! This awesome recipe is sure to keep your toddler content long enough for you to vacuum the living room (you may even have…
nature answers with safonique :: review
When companies claim to have natural ingredients, my first thought is “Yeah, but does it work?” I love using products that are natural and free from harmful chemical, so when I had the chance to use Safonique laundry detergent, I was excited to give it a try! 🙂 Not just another eco friendly detergent, Safonique…
make a splash with sunzone :: review
EEP! Where is summer going? I don’t know about you, but here in Michigan the nights are starting to feel a little cool and leaves are JUST about to start changing colors. With the threat of fall just around the corner, my family and I have been taking advantage of the last warm sunny days…











