Having a baby is super exciting and terrifying all at the same time. I have opted to have all my babies in the hospital, and baby #4 is going to be no different. It’s funny how things change over time. When I was having my 1st, I had my hospital bag packed WELL in advance. …
simple sewing :: make a monster diy
My 7 year old daughter has been learning how to sew with a sewing machine but I also want her to learn basic sewing by hand. I tried to come up with some way that would make learning seem more fun than just stitching together a few scraps with no real purpose. I recently made…
protect your “nest” with rhoost :: review
I feel like our house has been invaded by a poltergeist… Every cupboard in my kitchen is magically left open. If I turn my back for one second, my tupperware somehow gets strewn all over the floor. All my DVDs are out of the TV cabinet, and toys are talking to me everywhere I go….
scarf + nursing capabilities + fashion = win/win :: review + giveaway
I love it when fashion and nursing capability attire meet. I mean, at times when you are nursing, don’t you just feel…well…not yourself? Wouldn’t it be SO simple to get something added to your wardrobe that not only makes you smile when you put it on, but it works to aid in your passion to…
making your house baby friendly, yet stylish :: review
We moved just over a year ago to a home about twice the size of the one we were in. It was my goal to no longer have children’s toys and baby essential within eye view. There is nothing wrong with it, I just decided that after 7 years in a very crowded home, I…
keep your kids warm with the strawberry kids coats :: review
Baby it’s cold outside. Winter is here! It is freezing and we need to keep our kids warm. In Michigan, it has been getting below zero the past few days. I was introduced to the strawberry kids coats and I’m so glad because these coats are just fantastic. Not only do they look fun but…
clear the way with EZwipers :: review + giveaway
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. This time of year is always when I need new windshield wipers. With the snow, rain or whatever weather, it can take a toll on those wipers. I got the chance to review some windshield wipers from ezwipers.com! They are very easy to order and…
a simple DIY :: mason jar snow globes
If you are looking for a fun DIY project this winter to add a touch of elegance and old world charm to your home, check out these mason jar snow globes. I am absolutely in LOVE with the few that I have made! When I am working on a craft, I like to see results…
a simple recipe :: roasted broccoli with garlic and parmesan cheese
My family loves broccoli. There are some weeks where we have it multiple times. We steam it, we cover it with cheese (everything is better with cheese), we put butter on it. So in the hopes of mixing it up a bit, I went to Pinterest. Oh, how I love Pinterest for recipes. I could…
fun with GeoPuzzles :: review + giveaway
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Puzzles! They are a great gift to any child! I got the GEOPuzzles – World from GeoToys and gave it to my son and daughter for Christmas this year. My thought was to have my 7 year old help my 3 year old learn how…
a simple recipe :: not-your-grandma’s-fruitcake cake
In general, I’m more of a savory snacks kinda gal, but every now-and-again I want a good sweet dessert. Sure, it’s easy to grab a handful of candies or one of the billion candy bars they have at the grocery store check out but it’s not very wholesome or filling. This recipe might not be…
keep your device going strong with the powerocks magicstick :: review
I don’t know about you, but my phone and I are not on the same page when it comes to battery life. I leave my house every morning with a beautiful 100% charge and somewhere in the vicinity of 1:00, I notice that my my status bar has gone to yellow. By 3:00, I am…











