I love when I can’t put down a good book I am reading, and I hope that I can help my children learn to love reading too! So much can be learned through readingbooks,and that love for learning can start when kids are little. We read to our kids every night before bed, and I…
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document fun times with milestone
How do you document the fun times and milestones your kids meet? There are so many ways you can document these adventures and fun times you have with your kids. I want to share with you one of the ways I have found. I honestly did not think this type of documenting would be fun…
fun in beer city with built ny beer totes
When you live right outside of Beer City (a.k.a Grand Rapids, MI) you tend to develop an appreciation of all the great microbreweries in the area. It is not unusual for my husband to randomly bring me home a growler of my favorite local brews and quite a few of these local establishments also bottle…
stylish and organic baby clothing from finn + emma + coupon
Before you know it, fall will be approaching us and boy am I ready. This summer has been wonderful but I am more of a 60s to 70s kind of girl and this 90 degree weather is for the birds. To prepare for fall weather, I wanted to share an adorable company I just love. …
home garden tips and tricks + a simple and inexpensive summer party (or wedding or shower) favor
I love having a garden at home. From flowers to fruits and veggies, it’s so much more fun to use something from your own garden than to just buy it at the store. And if you use some simple tips, home gardening can be inexpensive and fun, too! First, get to know your yard…
car seat cover and nursing cover in one :: dria cover
One of the most exciting things and one of the most challenging things about becoming a mom is nursing! It comes so naturally for some and can be a struggle for others. I am so thankful I’ve been able to nurse both my kids, and I love how it easy it is to feed my…
MIU COLOR :: glass water bottle for hot and cold beverages + giveaway
Today on the radio I listened as our local commentators discussed the next few days of HOT weather we are expecting. It is supposed to be so HOT that they are calling for people to lookout for their neighbors (especially the elderly or infirm) and to make sure that you and your family stay well-hydrated….
let binxy baby help you while you shop
When you have no choice but to bring the kids shopping, use Binxy Baby! I am sure you all know how chaotic it can be taking two or more kids into a store. Shopping with kids is a tiring task. Trying to get all the things you came in for, all while answering 50 millions questions and answering NO…
what we are watching this summer in our downtime, for big kids and little kids, from disney
I’d love to say we are in a GREAT routine this summer. That when we wake up every morning we have a game plan. Oh….that would be wonderful!! Instead, we have been flying, week by week, figuring out what we are going to do the day before it happens. Kids love that, but I’m sort…
make meal time fun :: sparkzbaby disposable placemats
Cars, trains, tractors, and trucks! These are a few of my little 2 year old’s favorite things. He loves nothing more than to be on a big piece of farm machinery with his dad or grandpa, and if I remember correctly he said the word tractor long before he said “momma.” That’s ok, he’s still…
BlenderBottle :: more than just a water bottle
We have been fans of BlenderBottle and their patented BlenderBall for a few years now, so when I recently learned about all the new products they have I was excited to try them out. (If you’re not familiar, the BlenderBall is a wire whisk ball that mixes the contents of your BlenderBottle while you shake…
no-ad baby lotion and stick :: affordable sunscreen
While you can’t put a price tag on the safety of your children’s health, it’s nice to know you can find budget friendly sunscreen to protect your baby’s skin. For anyone that is reading our blog for the first time, I talk a lot about skin cancer. I’ve had melanoma and basal cell skin cancer…