Life is better with sparkle! That is a statement I stand firm on! There’s just something magical about things that sparkle. Being quite a crafty person, and shameless lover of glitter, every so often, I find the need to make an ordinary object sparkle and shine. This weekend, we are hosting a couple Christmas parties…
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swaddle your baby up with addison belle 100% organic muslin
Getting all your baby gear together and making sure you have everything you need is a huge task. Whether it is your first or your third, making sure you have it all together before baby comes is key. Just had my third baby on the 2nd of December and I was definitely prepared. One thing…
carry what you need–leave your purse at home :: sholdit
It happens all too often. I am going out with friends, need to bring my phone, keys and wallet but really don”t want to bring a purse along. Whether I’m heading to a concert or sporting event or I’m traveling and want to stay hands free, I’ve been looking for a way to ditch the…
let your little one’s imagination float away from kinetic sand for #aSIMPLEchristmas
I shared with you about the Kinetic Sand Build, and now I wanted to share with you another item from Kinetic Sand from Spin Master…the Kinetic Sand Float. This one though, oh so cool because it’s oh so different! This set comes as a SET, which means all you need for a day of play…
wondering if your child has an ear infection? find out at home with a dr. mom otoscope
When my son was an infant, he was prone to ear infections. I’m not sure how many ear infections he had, but it was near 10 one year. And every time we had a rough night, I found myself wondering if he had another ear infection. So I would take him in to the doctor,…
how to care for your bras + a vanity fair wrap up! {#WomenWhoDo #IC ad}
“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Vanity Fair Lingerie. I received product samples to facilitate my review and compensation to thank me for my participation.” Since this summer, when I was introduced to all that Vanity Fair Lingerie is doing, I have fallen more in love with the brand….
what’s to love about the american girl bitty baby + bringing home bitty collection
I don’t know about you, but my daughters are CRAZY for baby dolls. Well, my oldest is kinda getting out of that stage, but every now and then she gets roped back in via her younger sisters, specifically the 1 and 4 year olds. So, I’m excited to share what we have added to our…
stomach flu boot camp :: tips for helping your family survive when a nasty bug hits
This post is by no means glamorous. In fact, the nature of it is pretty down right disgusting. There’s no way to make the stomach flu seem very exciting. Well, other than that initial moment between life as you know it and “oh my sweet goodness, that’s my brand new carpet.” That right there is…
10 great stocking stuffers from american girl for #aSIMPLEchristmas
I don’t know about you, but sometimes filling the stockings are a bit of a challenge. I mean, we don’t want to fill them with meaningless things, do we? Or candy. Who needs more candy! I’m always looking for fun ideas of things that my children will play with. This year, there are some fabulous…
relive the magic of cinderella with LONDON SOHO NEW YORK®’s new line of cosmetic bags
Do you remember that amazing moment when Cinderella made her appearance at the ball, much to the chagrin of her horrid stepmother and her two mean daughters? At that instant, it was like everything else was washed away, made clean by Cinderella’s beauty and kindness. That moment was one of my favorites to watch, because…
carry on this season with lily ryan — and gift ideas too! {#aSIMPLEchristmas}
Sometimes there are items you use daily, and people ask about them. I love it when that happens, because it means I picked a winner! That speaks highly upon the quality and visual appeal alone. So, with that preface, I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve been sporting for a while, and,…
#aSIMPLEChristmas :: roominate :: building sets {for girls} go beyond basic
Does your daughter love to build? While Lego sets are a hit at our house, my daughter has recently gotten more into Roominate. I introduced you to Roominate here and, since then, my kids have had a blast using Roominate to make larger structures than Lego allows for–and they can add moving parts! What’s not…











