Did you know kids who drink 2 drink boxes a day add more than 30 pounds of sugar to their diet every year? And a disposable juice box can sit in a landfill for more than 300 years! WHOA! After reading that statement from the manufacturer I was stopped in my tracks! I grew up…
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home decor, furniture, reusable shopping bags, luggage, reusable water bottles, pillows & bedding
beyond flowers :: artisan gift ideas for valentine’s day and every day
Valentine’s Day is next week already! If you haven’t yet, it’s time to find the perfect gift–for yourself (or your mom, nanny, etc.) It’s cold, dreary (at least here in Michigan) and the perfect time for a pick-me-up! I find that one or two unique and high-quality pieces can easily be the focal point of…
planning a move…we can help
Planning a move and want to get help? We have all heard the stories about robberies and financial scams and now are not sure how to choose reliable movers. Today’s market is full of hidden dangers and the process of suitable moving company selection requires all your attention. In order to keep your money and…
from milk cartons to fun toys :: greentoys.com
I had a farm set growing up, and it was a memorable part of my childhood. My sister and I played with it for hours, and once we were teenagers, it was one of the few toys that was saved for children who came to visit. I recently discovered this farm set from Green Toys, and my son…
a sleek, stylish, and functional diaper bag :: gitta
I remember purchasing my first diaper bag when I was pregnant with my first, and thinking I was looking for something cute that had spaces for all the things I thought I would be carrying! It’s amazing how your idea of what you might need changes as you experience things in life. That house you…
super bowl recipes :: football, commercials, and of course food
Our family loves football! My two year old loves to play football with daddy, and when daddy’s not home he tells me and his little sister that we are the quarterback and receiver. We enjoy watching games together on weekends in the fall when college football is in full swing. We often support our friends’…
celebrate valentine’s day with hand-made flower bouquets from teleflora
With Valentine’s Day falling right in the middle of winter I am a firm believer that flowers are a perfect gift for this holiday. What better way to show love for someone than bringing them a bouquet of cheer during the dreary grey winter days? Just having a bouquet of flowers to look over at…
be prepared for a sleepover with janiebee :: where sweet dreams begin
Whether she is going to stay the night at a friend’s or to grandma’s house, my daughter will always be prepared with Janiebee. Now is the time when she will start having sleepover’s with her adorable little friends. I remember when I was a little girl having sleepover’s with my friends. It was always a…
fresh wave :: the fresh approach to happiness :: giveaway
I don’t know what it is about a new year, but I find myself in a cleaning and organizing frenzy. I enjoy a fresh and tidy home. When the kids were younger, I didn’t think I would ever get ahead of the messes, clutter, and piles of laundry. Now that I am almost through all…
mom.life :: sharing mom moments in a trusted and quite cool network
An app. That’s today’s topic. Yes, another app…but keep reading! I promise, this is great! I’m super excited to share this app with you as I feel it’s SO much more than a simple app. It’s like an extension of your social media presence, but a safer environment where you can talk without judgment, share…
scotties doing good in january
Scotties is doing some good in January by helping take care of some homeless families. January was a great month for 100 homeless people in Boston who are now living in permanent supportive housing thanks to the generosity of The Pine Street Inn. The Pine Street Inn is the largest resource for the homeless in…
a tale of three books and some love from general mills big G cereals :: giveaway
I feel like I should start this post with less of a review and more of a story. We’ll call it The Tale of Three Books and it’s the story of how I came to have three copies of one book. You see, it all started a few months ago when I received my pre-ordered…











