While I occasionally still find sometime here and there to go out shopping for fun, most of the time I am out shopping for the essentials. My reasons for choosing stores has definitely changed since having kids, and also since moving to a more rural area. We used to live in a place where options…
Category: around the house
home decor, furniture, reusable shopping bags, luggage, reusable water bottles, pillows & bedding
let kids build, play, and imagine :: antsy pants
One of my favorite things about watching my little guy grow up is seeing his imagination grow! I love catching those moments where he is so involved in whatever he is playing that I can tell he’s using that amazing little imagination to create something that he thinks is so fun! His sister is little,…
easy DIY fruit fly trap
This time of the year is one of my favorites for getting fresh produce and fruit. My fridge is currently half full of this week’s bounty from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share and I also have plans to grab some blueberries and raspberries this week from local farms. Bringing in so many tasty eats…
successfully breastfeed a baby with food allergies
Systemic eczema. No weight gain. Extreme fussiness. These were all ways my infant son’s allergies were showing themselves. When we took him in for his six-month checkup, my youngest child was covered in eczema and had gained only 1 ounce in 2 months, despite my nursing him every 2 to 3 hours. Something was clearly…
a simple recipe :: cold tuna macaroni salad
We have a guest post today from Bethany, over at Waves and Lilacs. She is sharing a yummy recipe that will be great for all.things.summer. Enjoy!! {{If you ever want to be featured the blog with a guest post, please let us know!!}} With summer here in full swing, the BBQs and summer shenanigans are…
ready for back to school with scotties
Scotties is a well known company and one we know and trust. We use Scotties on a daily basis in our house! This July, Scotties Facial Tissues is launching a new campaign in partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) to inspire children to be prepared for the school year to help them do their best. We would love…
still love it :: some summer favorites
Sometimes when I read other blogger’s reviews online I wonder how much they still love XYZ product a year or two down the road. Will they still use it every day? Will it hold up to years of use? Will they find a replacement that they love more or that has better features? Today I’m…
safer sleep with a wearable blanket from gunapod
What is the safest sleep for your baby? At some point, we all think what we are doing is the safest for our baby. But, is it really? You just never know. With the recent events of an acquaintance loosing her 7 month old baby, Sloan, to a tragic accident with a blanket in his…
3 ways to use zucchini
Zucchini! We are seeing an abundance of zucchini in our garden right now! It always seems to be the first vegetable ready, and most years we have more than enough! I always love to find ways to use it up! It’s one of our favorite side dishes at meals, and a yummy addition to both…
back on track :: post-holiday detox drink
Celebrating Independence Day has become quite the bash for my family since our youngest son made his debut into our lives just in time for 4th of July fireworks three years ago! It is a blast getting to enjoy the usual parade, yard games, and sparklers while also celebrating Liam’s birthday every year. He doesn’t quite…
summer go bag :: always be prepared… for fun
Summer has officially arrived, which means that my kids and I are constantly on the go having fun and adventures. Park dates, beach days, pool parties, impromptu picnics, and last minute escapes to the lake keep us on the go between all the other activities we have scheduled. The thing is, you just never know…
BBQ the summer away with cave tools
What are a few things you need to make a BBQ happen more smoothly? Summer time is the perfect time for a BBQ gathering. Whether is be with family or friends, or a work party. Be the one to share something different. I always look forward to family and friends coming over for BBQ’s at…











