We all know a superhero or two. Dads, grandpas, a favorite teacher or mentor. Mine is the father of my three kids. He is always there when we need him, steps in to do the right thing even when it is hard, and teaches our kids how to grow up to be superheroes too. I…
Category: holidays
america traditions from state traditions :: review
Just this week I was excited to see that my new hat from the new America Traditions line from State Traditions had arrived. When I didn’t need to adjust the hat size at all for it to be a perfect fit straight from the box I knew this new hat and I were meant to…
keep your lunches cool this summer and all school year long :: review
Even though school just got out, that doesn’t mean we stop packing lunches! We have already gone on some fun, all day adventures this summer. Kids eat a LOT and they tend to eat quite frequently. I was recently given two PackIt Freezable Lunch Bags for my girls and they have come in quite handy…
snuggle with your memories and the patchwork bear :: review
I cannot even begin to describe the rush of emotions I felt as I pulled this amazing bear out of the box. Every piece of him is made from an article of my son’s clothing, so as I looked at every color, design and detail, I could not help but remember all the fun I…
give a gerber knife for #FathersDay :: review
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Has your significant other needed a light weight knife that’s easy to carry around? I have a great option for you from Swords of the East. This light weight, highly portable Gerber knife is a terrific blend of sharpness, strength, cutting ability, and is perfect…
get your light from pelican progear :: review {#FathersDay}
Have you ever lost power in your home and were not prepared? Yup, that just happened to us! Not to long ago, we had some sever weather in our area that knocked down trees and power lines. Leaving us with no power for several days. It was a pretty scary storm, as it crushed houses,…
get your dad outside in style with under armour :: review {#FathersDayGift}
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I have something that all dads can use. And guess what, it’s not going to break your bank AND be used almost daily. WHAT!! We received some fabulous shades from Under Armour for my hubby and he just loves them! I’ll be honest in saying that I…
the ultimate book :: commando dad for the dad in YOUR life {#CommandoDadBook #AD #sponsored}
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Commando Dad. My husband is not a new dad. He has been a daddy for over 8 years now! However, we have had 4 children in the past 8 years and with every child, something new arises. From what they need to sleep, how…
yankee candle :: father’s day exclusive :: camouflage :: review + giveaway
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I can always appreciate a good smelling candle burning. I have this not so secret fetish for MAN CANDLES too! My husband gets home from work and says, “why does it smell like a man was in here?” Don’t worry, it’s just my candle. I was…
show some “love” with the lovebook :: review + giveaway
What do you get the man who seems to have everything? This is the question I found myself asking as my 6 year anniversary rolled around. My hubby has so many hobbies: hunting, golfing, fishing, archery… anything outdoorsy, you name it! I don’t think giving him a fishing pole conveys what I want to say…
a “spark” of personality :: review + giveaway
What do you do when a “spark” of creativity hits you? Start a company of course! That is exactly what these two moms did when they founded Spark & Spark. When I was first introduced to Spark & Spark, I was immediately in love! As you look through their website, you are greeted by fresh…
last minute mother’s day diy all about you art :: tutorial
So you just realized that Mother’s Day was tomorrow? Yeah. Me, too. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t give a meaningful gift. You’ll need: a canvas, some black paint, a paintbrush, one piece of paper, one piece of chalk, and BIC Mark-It Metallic Permanent Markers. Start by painting the canvas solid black. (You can…











