Strangely enough, I don’t ever remember my mom nagging me about making my bed when I was a child. But I also don’t remember making it each and every day. Then I went off to college and, because I always had a roommate, I remember making sure I tossed the covers back over the bed…
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dreamscience brainwave sleep companion :: not your baby’s sound machine
For years we have used a sound machine with our youngest children to help drown out household noises. And while I always enjoyed that white noise through the baby monitor, I never really looked into getting my own sound machine or one for my older children since we all tend to go to bed at…
hands free with the wrapy
Let’s face it, as a parent we can never have too many hands! I’m pretty sure mom’s should grow an extra arm when we give birth… but then again there are women who would have 20 arms growing out of their bodies, and I’m not quite sure I’m prepared to see that. lol… Babywearing has…
valentine treats and healthy eats from ella’s kitchen
Pop. Sucker. Treat. Candy. These are the words my little guy says when we head out to the doctor’s office, the store, and church. Before I became a mom of a little one old enough to eat these treats, I never understood why people didn’t let their kids have a piece of candy when someone…
surprise them with valentine day gifts from zazzle
Nothing says ‘I love you!’ like a personalized gift. Zazzle is the perfect place to get products like this. While I typically do not plan ahead for birthdays and Valentine’s day, I was able to get ahead of the game this year with a few gifts. Our products let you… be you! We’re deeply passionate about…
stay in on valentine’s day and have fondue with trudeau
When you have kids, sometimes it’s a struggle to get a baby sitter and set up everything that is needed to get out of the house with just mom and dad. Do you typically go out for Valentine’s Day? I have a great idea, let’s say in and have some fondue. Fondue isn’t something that we…
minky baby blanket :: diy + tutorial
Every child has that one special blanket, right? From my experience, that special blanket is the one they come home from them hospital with. With my first three children, my favorite baby prep activity was picking out that beautiful, soft blanket, that I knew my sweet baby would fall in love with and cuddle for…
munch mitt – a teether they cannot lose
Right now a teething baby is my nemesis and I live with the philosophy of “What can I find that helps?” When a baby is teething I’m not sure who it is more difficult for, the parents or the baby. While I will freely acknowledge that the baby has to deal with the pain of…
a simple 2-step process from SoCozy, now available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Harmon & BuyBuy Baby! #SoCozyHair #ad
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SoCozy. All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor. My older girls are to the age where they shower, more than they bathe. The 4-year old even sneaks in with them! That being the case, they are in charge, and I…
lugabug :: travel seat :: attaches to suitcase :: promo code
I have a few exciting things to share about Lugabug since I last went on and on about this product. HERE is the link to that review. Lugabug is a travel seat that attaches to your carry on suitcase and helps you wiz through the airport with your kids who get weak legs at the most inconvenient times. It also…
3 tips to help start the morning off right + a fantastic giveaway {#mymorningprotein #ic #ad}
“This post was sponsored by Milk Life on behalf of Influence Central.” I don’t know about you, but I think nutrition really sucks. Ha! There, I said it! There is so much to learn, so much to know, so much to keep tabs on. So many new fads, and on and on. Due to this…
Are you a yogi? Check this out!
Running through the house with a shirt in my hand, I see a naked little toddler darting in and out of bedrooms. He giggles as I make a mad dash, trying to wrangle the shirt over his head. I missed… and the chase is on. Being a mom is exhausting. Who ever thought that keeping…











