Scholastic sent me new Captain Underpants books, AND is offering a prize pack for one of you! With summer quickly approaching over here, I have been starting to get a few books and fun things lined up that will keep the learning going all summer long. Most recently, we were able to add a few…
Category: around the house
home decor, furniture, reusable shopping bags, luggage, reusable water bottles, pillows & bedding
bring cascade ice to your gathering
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone but what better way to celebrate than with a few festive drinks? But wait! Did you know that one regular Margarita is over 600 calories per serving? Using Cascade Ice, you can totally knock that down to just around 55 calories. How awesome is that? These would be super festive…
squeezing in a workout with Activ5
What are your list of things to get done or start doing once life gets less hectic? I’ll be honest, the top of my list is working out regularly, organizing my house, and a never ending supply of home improvements. I’ve slowly come to the realization that life is NEVER going to be less hectic….
it’s ok to say yes to the $5 item at kohl’s :: kohl’s cares
If you shop at Kohl’s, you know that there are typically some pretty adorable items at the checkout lane in the Kohl’s Cares area. And to top it off, they are $5! Well, this time….just buy.all.the.things. I mean, they are perfect for our little ones! Marked with the historic gold-foil spine, each keepsake book brings…
softsoap limited edition body wash :: boost your summer mood
Have you tried the new Softsoap body wash fragrances for summer? I know it’s funny that a body wash could be a LIMITED edition, but things come and go. Don’t wait to try these body wash scents that leave your skin soft and radiant. Both fragrances are a good balance of fruity and flowery. The fresh scents make…
three inevitable parenting scenarios {and how to get through them}
No matter how on top of it you are as a parent, some things are just inevitable! So being prepared ahead of time can help you get through these little snags and save your sanity. “The note”. How many of you know what I’m talking about already? Yep, the dreaded note home from school alerting you…
find your signature scent with scent trunk
I am going to be very honest and say that it has been YEARS since I regularly wore any fragrance. Not that I have been opposed to wearing one, but rather because I don’t have time to try out the overwhelming selection of scents out there and I don’t trust that I will love a…
four ways to make your home smarter and simpler
Families are busier than ever these days, making it that much harder to maintain a household. Fortunately, there are plenty of smart solutions that use technology to make it simpler to keep track of all those odds and ends around the house. Whether it’s ensuring efficiency in your home, protecting your house from intruders, or giving…
a tactical baby carrier especially for dads :: mission critical
My husband is a wonderful father to our baby boy. He willingly changes diapers, gives baths, manages outfit changes, and totes around baby accessories like the pack mule that all parents of small children really are. However, being a great dad isn’t his only interest. He is also in the military and he’s a tactical…
stepping up our game nights with calliope games
Can I tell you how excited I am that it’s spring? We spend so much time outside playing and feel like we’re finally done with our winter hibernation! But on those rainy spring days we love to fill our time inside and my kids are always asking for a game night! We’ve had a few…
thankful for the little things
Last week was a long week! I’m so thankful that my kids have been healthy overall in their first few years. We’ve had the occasional cold and fever, but nothing major. This week was the first time we’ve had a fever that continued to go high to the point I was worried for health and…
the best of everything at baby cubby…i would buy it again
We always want the best of everything for our kiddos, don’t we? Finding the best is from experience. I have found products that I love and some products that I dislike. To be able to say I would buy another one of those is a big deal. That should say something. Today, I am wanted…











