Do you remember me ranting and raving about how deliciously awesome Simply 7 Snacks are? I’m sure it was hard to miss my enthusiasm, but in case you did… you can read my review about their Quinoa Chips HERE. Simply 7 has a new program to help you get your “selfie” on… on a bag of…
Author: Shanda
take ecovessel #BacktoSchool :: review + giveaway
Did you know that not drinking enough water can affect your concentration? It’s true! So what better way to set your child up for success than to send them to school with the proper “tools?” EcoVessel offers several different water bottle options that will help keep your child hydrated and on their way to a…
peppercorn kids accessorizes #FallFashion :: review
Brrr…. The chill of fall is in the air here in Michigan. While this summer lovin’ mama is a little sad about this, I am also excited for #FallFashion! Seeing my little guy bundled up in warm cardigans, blue jeans and knit hats makes my heart melt a little. I just want to go roll…
when calls the heart :: the dance :: review
I have to admit it… I’m a sucker for Hallmark movies and when they make a movie based on a series from one of my favorite authors, I am sure to love it! “When Calls the Heart” by Janette Oke tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher a young teacher accustomed to her high society…
a touch of coconut and a dash of desert essence :: review + giveaway
“Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh…” That’s the sound my hair made when I first used Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner! The second the shampoo hit my hair, I knew that this was ultra moisturizing. My hair is pretty unique. The shafts of my hair are very thick and quite honestly, I have a lot of it! There is…
if you can’t beat ’em… join ’em!
When I met my hubby 8 years ago, I fell head over heels in love with a “manly man.” I’m talking that hunting, fishing, rock ‘em sock ‘em hockey player with a kind heart. What I learned early on in our relationship is that men have hobbies. Unfortunately for women we seem to think that…
herb of grace :: review + giveaway
What is one of the things that I need most when I head camping? A good book to read! That is exactly what I found when I delved into Herb of Grace by Adina Senft. I am no expert on the Amish community, so I can’t attest to the accuracy with which this novel was…
wear your baby in style with Poe Wovens :: #FallFashion :: review + giveaway
I don’t even know where to begin…. I mean, I am speechless! How on earth do you describe something that makes your heart flip flop? Something that gets you so excited you can hardly focus on anything else? Something that brings you closer to your child? The excitement, elation and little happy dance that I…
hi my name is Shanda… and I have an addiction :: babywearing
Hi! My name is Shanda and I have an addiction… I love to babywear. There, I said it! And you know what? I wouldn’t change it for anything in this world. A lot of people may not understand it, but there is something in this mother’s heart of mine that loves to be close to…
sylish. safe. smart. MODERE :: review + giveaway
Are you ready for something amazing? By the end of this review, I hope my enthusiasm for this STELLAR brand is jumping off the page at you and urging you to join a revolution… a revolution for a stylish, safe and smart home! Say “no” to the chemical filled products that line the grocery store shelves…
camping packing list :: review roundup
My family and I are about to head into the great outdoors… get a little closer to nature, breath some fresh air and laze on the beach for a few days. There is nothing we love better about summer than sleeping in a camper, letting the night breeze blow through the windows and listening the…
mum-mum-mum-mum…mmmm! :: review + giveaway
My son practically starts to drool when I pull a package of Baby Mum Mums out the diaper bag. I wish you could see and hear him impatiently waiting for me to open the package. I cannot open it fast enough for his liking! If my fingers even so much as fumble, I hear a…











