I have a serious obsession with shoes. I have way too many…but over the course of my grown up life, I have come to figure out which brands are good, which brands are just cute and which brands to stay away from. A favorite of mine, that I never would have guessed, is Naturalizer. I…
create a rain barrel :: a super easy earth day project with the rainbarrel depot :: giveaway
Happy Earth Day!!! I love Earth Day! It’s such a great reminder of all the really easy things we can do throughout the year to help keep our little planet healthy and happy! Keeping the Earth clean can be a big task but the, like I tell my kids when it’s house-cleaning day, if everyone…
printastic design :: one download, complete party decor :: giveaway
Planning a birthday party can be a lot of fun, but sometimes bringing all the details together can be difficult. Sometimes you find different decorations that you like on their own, but added together with others just doesn’t work. Printastic Design, an Etsy shop that specializes in party décor, gives you coordinated party decorations for any…
mormon popcorn :: white chocolate, m&m, pretzel & popcorn recipe
This is basically the crack version of popcorn. It’s an addictive combinations of white chocolate, pretzels, popcorn, and m&m’s. I’ll explain the name in a moment. I make this all the time. I share the recipe even more often. I give it as a teacher or Christmas gift in a tin, it makes for a great party favor at…
brain chase :: keeping brains sharp over the summer with a global adventure challenge
In a few short weeks, we will be kicking off summer! I can’t wait to slow down after the busy rush of the school year. Every summer I think I’m going to do some school work with the kids to help bridge the gap between school years. And every year I seem to fail miserably!…
add some flexibility to your child’s play with MyMayu :: giveaway
I love watching my little guy play! He’s running around chasing our dog, he’s climbing up hills/steps/slides, he’s squatting down looking at tiny bugs, he’s flinging mud and chasing butterflies… he’s a boy on the move! As much as I would love for him to play barefoot all the time, that is not always possible…
make moments that matter with plum delux
There’s something rejuvenating and introspective (maybe even a little romantic!) about curling up on the couch in the morning with a blanket wrapped around my legs and a warm cup of tea in my hands. As I watch the morning sun burst through my windows and creep across the floor, finally make it’s way to…
a little cinderella lovin’ for your little princess from jakks pacific
Who has a little princess in their home? ME!! I have a few. And my 3-year old is currently the one that is in LOVE with all things princess. We actually just took them to go and see Cinderella in the theaters, and the girls LOVED it! All that being said, when I was asked…
3 to make a dress work for all weather types with fab kids + shoes!!
Fab Kids keeps adding amazing things to their inventory. YAY! We received yet another one, and I knew when I saw it, that my Adalynn would love it. She loves ANYTHING that has color. And, it’s a dress. Something else she loves. Her go to outfit is a dress with leggings. All. Day. Long. When…
good morning sunshine :: handstamped coffee spoon by sycamore hill
Sometimes the perfect gift for a family member or friend is just something simple that will be used everyday and will remind that person of the giver. I have things like that throughout my own home that remind me of people near and dear to me from various points in my life. Coffee mugs, cake stands, cookbooks,…
canine friends both real and pretend :: #NationalLibraryWeek
There are many reasons why dogs are known as ‘man’s best friend’ and I’m sure that any dog lover can tell you their favorite canine-related story with ease. My kiddos have been begging for a pup for quite some time now and we are just about to enter into the phase where such a responsibility…
science wiz :: play-based scientific learning
The best way to learn is through play. Kids have a natural sense of wonder, always asking “why”, wondering how things work and exploring their world . Playtime is the perfect time to learn and Science Wiz has great ideas and products to help children explore science through play. From games to science kits to party…











