School is coming to an end for the year. Are you excited? I know as the school year comes to a close, I just get lazy and want it to be over. Come on summer! When summer comes to an end, then it’s back to school! That’s how it all works, right? By the end…
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getting kids to chip in on chores :: summertime edition
Summer is here! With the end of the school year just around the corner, now is the time to get your kids to start helping around the house! I love lazy summer days–going to the pool, playing outside, water balloon fights. But I don’t like the aftermath–which often includes a mad rush to try to…
adventures to be had :: #mothersofnature with burley
*The below post is sponsored by Burley’s #MothersofNature program. All opinions expressed are my own.* If you know me at all you know that I love getting out and exploring with my kids. Frequently my husband can come along and help even out the odds in the parent to child ratio, but often he cannot…
how we celebrated end of school for the big kids and potty training for the little kids! {#PampersEasyUps #ad}
“I hosted a party in conjunction with Pampers and shared some fun potty-training tips. All opinions are my own!” With the end of the school year upon us, it’s freaky to think about all the extra time we will be having with our kids. Ok, maybe freaky is a bad word, but when you are potty training,…
love with food + enjoy life foods = gluten and allergen-free snacking delivered to your door plus a huge discount
Food allergies, Celiac disease, gluten-intolerance. These are all things that we are so used to hearing now. But when you’re living with these issues, it can be a challenge to find healthy, tasty and safe food. This month, Love with Food is making it a bit easier to be living with food allergies by partnering…
crazy foam is back!
Crazy Foam is back and better than ever! I remember playing with crazy foam in the tub when I was a little girl. I don’t date back to 1965, but Crazy Foam does! It’s been reformulated so it’s now a 3 in 1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. It comes in collectible cans. We had ourselves…
povi :: the connected storytelling buddy
As a mom of three young kids, rarely do we have a moment of silence during the day. It seems like someone is always eager to tell me a story about something that happened that day. But, despite their stories upon stories, I often find it can be hard for them to talk about their…
a new day, a new book from mo willems {his LAST in this series} + giveaway {#thankorama #ad}
This post was sponsored by Disney-Hyperion, all opinions are still my own. Thanks for allowing me to share with you!With summer quickly approaching, I am all about gathering some fun items that will help pass the time. Sure, there are going to be outings and all the fun stuff you do in the summer months…
find out what I will be adding to our beach bag this summer #bluelizardsun #wevegotyoucovered + a giveaway
Do you have everything all set for summer? I know I like to keep a bag packed for whenever we need, for the beach or going to a friend’s pool. This year, it seems, I have seen all over the news about sunscreen and how it isn’t as effective as the companies are saying they…
mellanni premium waterproof mattress protector + giveaway
When we purchased a bunk bed for my daughters room, we knew there were things we were going to need! As usual, sometimes things you don’t normally think of. We got sheets, pillows, mattress and comforter. What else do you think you need? A mattress protector! This is something we have for every mattress in…
three natural alternatives to help cope with allergy season #ScottiesEverydayComfort
Allergy season is among us. Does anyone in your family have allergies? Three out of four seasons, you can have allergies. That’s no fun! I feel like so many people suffer from them. I wanted to share with you three easy and natural alternatives to help cope with allergies. With a cough, runny nose and…
father’s day gift ideas for the athlete, photographer & techie
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re taking a break from those “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mugs this year and searching for gifts that Dad really wants. Of course, if he really wants a new coffee mug, by all means go with it! But we wanted show you three great Father’s Day gift ideas…










