Does anyone else have a gift shelf/cupboard/box/etc. on hand at home? I grew up with my mom and grandma each having a random drawer of items for giving as gifts when they forgot a birthday or had an unexpected event come up. While I don’t have quite the same supply as either of them I…
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fresh wave :: back to school teacher gift :: giveaway
The days of summer are dwindling and it won’t be long before we send our stinky kids off to school. I am quite thankful for the teachers that invest their lives and time into my mini me’s. It takes a special person to close themselves into a room with 20 children each day. I know…
giggly goggles :: better than ever :: teen/adult sizes just added :: giveaway
The sun is setting earlier every evening, but it is still summertime. Sure we’ve been posting a lot about back to school, but we have 15 more days before school starts for my kiddos. That means we need to make the most of our trips to the pool, lake, water park, splash pad, etc. We…
have heard of bloom baby wipes??
My kids have always been pretty sensitive to certain wipes and diapers. Are your children the same way? Finding products that are not going to cause a rash or any other problems, sometimes feels like they are few and far between. I know a lot of families rely and trust the top name brands when…
5 products to have in your ready to go bag
I told myself this year I would always have a bag ready for when we wanted to take a quick trip to a local beach, park or pool. I was actually able to put this together easily with Go Organically. They sent us a goodie bag full of exciting products to share. If you haven’t…
have a blast this summer with rocket star air
Summer has been so much fun this year! We have had some of the most beautiful weather. Days haven’t been too hot and nights have been cool! We’ve taken a few little trips, but mostly have been spending time with friends and family in backyards, around campfires, and at the water. We are always looking…
how to make your own solar eclipse viewing glasses :: diy options
If you are like me, I just found out two days ago that a solar eclipse is coming. On the 21st. Yes, I’m behind. Since I just found out, getting glasses to protect my little ones’ eyes was my immediate concern. But, the options on Amazon are next to none. And, what’s available, I don’t even…
peace of mind for life’s adventures :: cobra jumpack xl h2o
About a year ago I was grocery shopping with the kids and we came out in the dark during freezing rainstorm to find a dead battery in the van. Now, parking lots are difficult enough to get someone to jump your car at night but oddly enough the people across from us were also having…
4 tips for revising your family’s budget
The financial well-being of your family can be key when it comes to daily happiness. When bills seem overwhelming, payments come late or are forgotten, or you and your spouse fight about money, it can cause major upheaval in the home. In fact, a recent study shows that money and debt are two of the…
a simple recipe :: cinnamon candied almonds
I’ve found one of my new favorite snacks! We always try to have almonds and cashews around for snacks, but I recently was introduced to a new way to snack on almonds, and I just have to share this quick simple recipe with you all! These cinnamon almonds make the perfect snack, a delicious topping…
back to school backpacks from eeBoo + coupon
If you haven’t already, it is time to think about Back-to-School season. Supply lists, new clothes & shoes, and backpacks all need to be purchased before they seemingly disappear and panicking the night before school starts. Some of you may be thinking, “Wait, doesn’t she homeschool?” And yes, we do homeschool our kiddos, but this…
summer time is the best time :: food, family and fun! {#BarSBBQ}
Can you BELIEVE it is August already? I’m seriously over here crying! I mean, the summer has flown right by…and I’m not ok with it! The first part of our summer was absolute insanity. Then, creating a schedule after the insanity was another level or torture. So, now we are just going with it. We…











