My oldest son loves building things. He’d seen some k’nex toys at a friend’s house and had asked about getting some for Christmas. When this Typhoon Frenzy Roller Coaster set came in, his eyes bugged out and wanted to start on it right away. Because he’d never done one before (and because I love building…
Kristin McGee’s prenatal yoga & pilates DVD :: review & giveaway
I know most of us have probably just finished stuffing ourselves with delicious left over turkey and mash potatoes, so I may hear a few audible groans when I mention yoga and pilates. After seeing for yourself what an amazing workout this is for mommy’s-to-be (anyone really) you may find yourself motivated like I did!…
let’s get personal with your health and supplements with NUTRILITE® :: giveaway #HealthYourself #Ad
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NUTRILITE®. My family and I have been on supplements for quite some time now. And not just any supplements. Supplements that we have studied, researched and taught ourselves a lot about. It may surprise you, it may not if you know me on a…
getting flirty in the kitchen :: review + giveaway {@flirtyaprons}
The holiday season is in full swing – and for my family, that means a lot of cookie baking! One of our favorite traditions each year is to get together and make Christmas cookies with my family. It’s a very sweet tradition as we still have FOUR generations in the kitchen together! We also make…
tips for birth photography :: feature
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY Life’s milestones are well documented. We photograph birthdays, graduations and weddings, but until recently, photographing the birth of a child was not common. Having a photographer document birth is becoming more and more popular. Some people choose to hire a photographer who specializes in this field, while others prefer the intimacy of a trusted family member…
ruum american kid’s wear launches first ever holiday newsletter :: review
I don’t know about you, but I need all the help I can get when it comes to holiday shopping. Luckily RUUM American Kid’s Wear has you covered with their first ever holiday newsletter, featuring all the latest trends and shopping tips. There is even a chance for your child to be featured in one…
happy 25th birthday energizer bunny :: review + giveaway
Did you know that the Energizer Bunny has been around for 25 years? It has been 25 years since America’s favorite unstoppable icon, the Energizer Bunny, drummed his way in to consumers’ hearts and homes. Everyday people and pop culture enthusiasts alike have been enraptured with his tenacious spirit and boundless energy. People often compare…
getting jiggy with @littletikes wiggimals :: review
If you are looking for a fun and inexpensive toy that your little one will love this Holiday season, look no further. I have it for you today! For $14.99, you can get a Wiggimals for your little one, and kids of older ages that have younger siblings can interact with too! Wiggimals start off…
shutterbug saturday :: man’s best friend
Snow? Already? I can hardly believe it is that time of the year again! Since most of my life has been consumed with baby things this past year, I thought I would share a throwback photo from last winter. During the first snow, Max and I went out for a walk (well… Max was running…
help your child learn a new alphabet with the emotional ABCs :: review
I have a lot of mommy friends with boys, many of them with multiple boys. And without throwing any of them under the bus, I will admit to having heard more than once, “Boys are SO much easier than girls.” I can attest to this fact. As the mama of one little man and two…
home alone again :: review
When “Home Alone” first came out, I was smack-dab in the middle of their target market age. My brother and I laughed and laughed at all the wild and crazy antics and I remember my mom reminding us that we couldn’t recreate what we’d seen Kevin McCallister do. Fast forward twenty-something years and I’m watching…
add carrington farms products to your kitchen :: review
Since 2000, Carrington Farms has been making delicious, 100% organic, non-genetically modified Health Food Products accessible to nutrition-conscious consumers around the United States. Our comprehensive line of flax and coconut oil products serves a range of purposes, from conditioning hair and nails to weight loss and staving off chronic disease. From our pure whole seed…











