Winter is officially here! The snow is here and the single digits are right along with it. There is nothing like soup on a cold winter day! The smell of it cooking during the day, the heat from the stove, and the warmth of it for dinner all make a cold winter day a little…
home for dinner :: book review + giveaway
Right now our children are young, we homeschool, and we don’t do a lot of extra activities. So, for us (for now), eating dinner together every night is very common. Sitting down to dinner with my family is one of my favorite times of day…it’s the leading up to sitting down that’s a struggle for…
beat winter skin with onsen secret :: review
Winter skin. It’s one of the hardest parts about winter. My skin gets so dry and irritated in the winter and I need a skincare line that can help me get through these really dry months. I have been using Onsen Secret’s Hydrol Collagen line on my face for about a month. So far I haven’t had…
i can still have the cheez-its!! oh, and let’s talk about my personal coaching too! #WWSponsored #WeightWatchers
This post was created as part of a relationship in which I was sponsored by Weight Watchers and given a free three month subscription to try their new Personal Coaching product and write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are my own. #WeightWatchers #WWsponsored…
reflect, remember & repurpose with project repat :: review
Between putting away the Christmas decorations and finding places for the new Christmas presents, I often find myself unintentionally doing a New Year purge on our house. And somewhere amongst the bags of outgrown toys and books and clothes, I find myself holding on to a few things that I just don’t want to toss…
luke’s toy factory. eco friendly. USA proud :: review
What was under out Christmas tree this year? I’m glad you asked!! This year we had some very special gifts for our sweet little boy, but one of our favorites was fire truck from Luke’s Toy Factory. Made in the USA, this fire truck is made from quality eco-friendly materials. It’s really cool! Luke’s Toy…
lets talk about what you are wearing… {#realmomstyle} :: week #1
Here we are. A new year. With this new year always comes along new things. I have heard of so many people picking new things to focus on this year as well as things to get rid of in their life. For me, this year is all about focus. I haven’t went so far as…
britax boulevard clicktight :: safely travel at any stage and any age :: review
When my husband and I found out we were expecting our first baby, we were beyond thrilled! Expecting our sweet little boy was something that we had dreamed about for years, and now that it was finally here, we were excited to do all the fun things that expecting parents do… like make a registry….
the 2015 girl of the year from american girl :: review and vlog {picture overload!!}
Do you recall the post I had for you all on the 1st? You know, the one announcing the NEW Girl of the Year from American Girl? Oh how fun it was and what excitement they had going up to this event. Yes, you can scour the vast internet and see what you can find…
healthy snacks by love with food :: review
I love to try new products and a sample box is the way to go! Love with Food offers a great sampling of healthy snacks ranging from chips to almond butters! For each box purchased, a meal is donated to someone in the US through various food banks like a Feeding America Network. My first…
360 cookware – the stainless steel bakeware :: review
With Christmas come and gone, the baking slows down. Well, not in my house because 360 Cookware is being put to good use. I love baking even more now that I have the large and small cookie sheets from 360 Cookware. With a focus on green technology, this American made bakeware is made with stainless…
wellness in the new year with aloha :: review
Every January my family and I give up dessert. After too much indulgence over Thanksgiving and Christmas, it seems like a good way to reset our brains and bodies. Instead of dessert, I try to focus on eating enough fruits and vegetables, getting plenty of healthy fats and proteins and exercising regularly. For me, wellness…











