Spring is on the way here in Michigan. We’ve had a few good outdoor days already and my daughter could not wait to try out her new Ripstik. I have to admit, though, I was not as excited for her to try it out. Because trying means falling. And falling means ripped clothes, cuts and…
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the best way to remember all.the.memories in the kitchen with the keepsake kitchen diary + giveaway
Food. We all need it. Ha! I get really hung up on it though. These days, it seems you can’t to ANYthing right in the food department. YOu get fresh food, then you worry about the pesticides, etc. on them. You get pre-packaged food, and different worries flood your head. Can’t us Mommas just get…
blooming bath will be my baby’s first bath :: giveaway
I can hardly believe that I am about to say this, but I only have 6 weeks left to my pregnancy! I don’t think my first pregnancy went this fast. I suppose chasing a toddler around the house doesn’t really give me as much time to sit and think about the little life growing inside…
our simple adhd “action plan”
I’ve always had a hard time focusing for long periods of time. I like to imagine this makes me a great multi-tasker, but in reality, I often miss important details, spend way too much time working with not a lot to show for it, and start one item on my to-do list only to come…
a simple recipe :: sweet & spicy turkey chili
Comfort food. Sometimes you just gotta have a favorite food from childhood, even when you know it might not be one of your husband’s favorites… Last night I was in one of those moods. Said comfort food: chili. My husband and I have been married for nearly 11 years, and he has always been very…
kitchen bitz :: lemon or lime squeezer :: giveaway
My mother in law has a thriving lemon tree and just passed along a bag of lemons. We love to make fresh lemonade. It’s so easy to grab a couple of lemons and make a glass right on the spot. I found that the Kitchen Bitz lemon squeezer is a must-have for our fresh lemonade…
top tips to get ready for baby #2 (or 3, or 4…)
Expecting again? Congratulations! Whether this is #2 or you’ve been through this a few times, it’s always a bit of a transition time for everyone. While it’s impossible to plan for everything, here are a few ways you can get ready for baby: Make a nursing basket. Whether you plan on nursing or bottle feeding (and…
the “must have toy” for spring that your kids will love every day
Spring is JUST around the corner, and it’s so hard to believe. It feels like it was just the holidays! It’s crazy to me how fast time flies. Like, whoa! With a nice day here…and a nice day there, my kids get spring fever and start wanting to get all.the.toys out of the garage and…
protected with the bug band
The weather in Michigan has been crazy this winter. From freezing temperatures and several inches of snow outside my door to mid 50s and all the snow gone the next day… how’s a girl supposed to handle all of that change!? By dreaming of summer days! My sweet little boy and I went for a…
solve your on demand fetch routine with freckle baby :: coupon + giveaway
Is your baby in the stage where they are forever losing their pacifier or toy while being busy with their little selves? I have something that will totally solve your constant fetch routine you play with your baby. When my oldest two were younger, I know it was like a game for them. When my daughter…
nursing made easy with undercover mama :: video review
You guys – I am SO excited to share this awesome video with you today. With the soon to be arrival of my little baby girl, I have been researching everything baby related. And if you recall,we shared information on Undercover Mama not long ago. Yet, I have MORE I wanted to share with you…
keep baby happy with bloom
There are always must have items you get before you have your baby. Sometimes, I think there are items that you aren’t sure you will really need due to the fact that either you are on your 2nd or 3rd baby and you didn’t use it the first time around. Or a friend has said,…











