I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Vanity Fair. I received product samples to facilitate my review and compensation to thank me for my participation. Whew! What an amazing couple of days I just had in NYC getting to know a brand I didn’t know much about. You may have…
mixing up our #SummerReading this month with @Scholastic {#ad} + giveaway
*This #SummerReading post is sponsored by Scholastic although all opinions expressed are my own.* This summer has been busy, busy, busy…but we have stayed on task and are doing our best to keep up with the reading. Did you know that so many kids go backwards with their reading in the summer months? So sad!!…
introducing bumpstyle box :: a service for expecting moms
Shopping for maternity clothes can be fun, but it can also lead to feeling like you are limited to just a few stores and brands. Maternity clothes have come a long way with adorable styles, but sometimes it’s hard to find items to grow with you through the months of your changing body! I am…
a couple ways to save on your family vacation #traveltips
Have you planned your trip yet for this year? Where are you going? Do you have a future trip planned to Orlando? Let me tell about a couple ways to save if you are taking a trip to Orlando. I just LOVE Orlando. It is so much fun and very much family oriented. Taking a…
a simple craft :: no-sew t-shirt capes
Do any of you have a little one who loves super heroes at your house? My two-year-old loves the idea of a super hero–just don’t make him actually go near one in a costume, then he thinks they are the most frightening things ever! But before you go buying every super hero costume out there,…
more fun product from Ohuhu :: giveaway
It has been fun adding small details to our house. Ohuhu has helped us do that. With the dispenser that you saw early, I now want to share with you a salt and pepper grinder along with a shoe rack. These are a few items you may not think about that could make your life…
fancy style happening in the bathroom with Ohuhu
Ohuhu is a new brand to me. It is a website full of all kinds of products and useful things. Mostly all of their products can be found on, guess where?, Amazon! Yup, my go to place to find anything. They have Ohuhu line on amazon and I got to review several of their products. …
style your baby right with organic clothes from nohi kids :: coupon + giveaway
Modern. Organic. Vibrant. This is the style you get when you shop at Nohi Kids. By now, I am sure you realized I love this brand. I love styling my kids with new trends and fashions and that’s what I get from Nohi kids. Every. Time! The rest of the year is all about…
check on your baby while your out with the snug wireless baby monitor
Did you ever think you would need a video monitor compared to the old monitors where you just hear what’s going on? I never had one with my two other kids and thought it would be great to have one for the third. It was hard to figure out what would be best, but I…
a healing grace for a reader’s soul :: giveaway
I am a sucker for a good book. You know the one… the one that you just can’t put down. The one that you get drawn into and you loose track of time. The one that you can identify with the characters and are eager to find out more. THAT is what the Healing Grace…
a simple recipe :: creamy baked mac ‘n’ cheese
I love finding good recipes that can easily be doubled, altered, and made ahead. I also love good comfort food, usually in the fall, but really any time of year. My sister shared with me her go to macaroni and cheese recipe after we had tried a couple new ones, and I immediately realized I…
visiting california? check out these top spots to visit #traveltips
Have you ever been to California? California has one of the longest coastlines of any state, starting with brilliant San Diego to the south and Eureka’s hidden gems to the north. Pacific Coast Highway or PCH is a road that extends from Orange County to almost the northernmost border with Oregon. This long stretch of road…











