Fall is about the time I like to change my purse over to a new one or switch it out with one I have on hand. Keeping my purse organized is not a small task. I seriously put anything and everything in there. I am not sure about you but I really dislike taking my…
jada toys :: nano metalfigs
What are NANO METALFIGS? Oh, just a toy that my 4 year old couldn’t wait to play with. I’ve never seen him forget about the iPad so quickly. That says a lot about this toy! These metal figurines (metal figs) come in single packs or packs of 5 or 10 with a bonus figure. The…
tips for talking to your BOYS about puberty
Last year, my daughter had “the puberty talk” at school. Before that happened I made sure to talk to her about it first. I really wanted that information to come from me so she will feel comfortable talking to me when her body starts to change. We read through the entire Care and Keeping of…
after school treat ideas :: eagle brand
School is back in full swing now in most places! I love this time of year. Right now for us school itself doesn’t mean many changes for our family, since I’m not teaching and my kids haven’t reached school age yet, but I still love this time of year when we get back into the…
fall fashion from rhett tucker #kidsfashion
Fall is here and that means cooler weather. Which I love, although here in Michigan it kind of went straight to the 60s. It didn’t gradually get cooler. Hopefully, we will have a few more days of 70s. But, it’s time to pull out those long sleeves and pants. Just before we do that though…
disaster relief :: how to help
The past few weeks I am sure that many of you have had a social media newsfeed similar to mine, in that it has been full of stories related to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and other natural disasters such as the wildfires out west right now. I’m extremely thankful for each story that I read…
hard candy launches new fragrances :: perfume & body mist
This week we celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday. She’s a fun combination of girly, adventurous, quirky, sporty, and feminine. I grew up with 4 brothers so I have enjoyed having a daughter to share girly life moments with. She has discovered body mist recently and is borderline obsessed with giving herself a squirt every time…
super simple protein-packed breakfast perfect for those busy mornings
My kids are some of the lucky few who start school after Labor Day. Which means TODAY is their first day of school! We’ve been so fortunate to have a nice, relaxing, fun-filled summer and, I have to admit, getting back into the swing of things for school is going to take a lot of…
happy labor day!
need info on pets….find it at thegoodypet.com
Owning a pet is never easy. That is why you need all the help you can get. From product reviews to do’s and don’ts, they got it all covered at thegoodypet.com! They are a group of pet lovers that have been parents to a large number of pets and species and they hope to give back…
three smart strategies for decluttering your home
Do you long to declutter your home and get rid of some stuff? Fewer objects means less to clean, less to organize, less to stress about. If this sounds good to you, here are some tips to help you declutter and relax. One Step at a Time Don’t feel overwhelmed. The secret to decluttering your…
pretend play stickers from eeBoo
When my kids were all smaller I used to joke that the boxes their gifts came in were the real gift. I am sure I am not the only parent who has said this nor am I the only parent who has kids that can turn a cardboard box and their imaginations into hours of…











