Shoes are a necessity, obviously. I mean, for my family in the summer months, shoes are optional…yet we still need them if we are leaving our home. I work my best to find a good shoe for my children, no matter the age. I believe that so much comes and happens to your body from…
scotties tissue…trees rock :: review and contest
Scotties is the brand that we use in our home. You can see the previous review I did on Scotties here. Scotties Facial Tissue will be launching its second annual TREES ROCK! Video Contest throughout the US this September. The TREES ROCK! Video Contest invites individuals or groups of kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 to submit a one-to-three minute video…
groovebook :: free photo albums for 6 months :: review and giveaway
I have a ridiculous amount of photos I’ve snapped on my smartphone. I am one of those annoying people on FB that is posting pictures of my kids, meals I’ve prepared (when I actually get a chance to sit and eat), before and after laundry piles, a few selfie’s (heaven help my friends, I’m 32 not…
welcoming miracle blanket to our family is easy :: review and giveaway
In just a couple short months here, we will be bringing a sparkly newborn home with us from the hospital. From there, we just start guessing what our sweet babe will want LOL! After all, it’s quite the guessing game for the first few weeks now, isn’t it? I was recently introduced to Miracle Blanket,…
what to do with all that halloween candy :: a simple tip
Halloween is now five days behind us but, for some of us, we’re still reminded of it daily as we have mounds of candy sitting on the counter and our pants are fitting a little more snug these days. It’s really quite amazing. Despite the very small bags we use while trick or treating and…
belli skincare…not just for the expectant :: review and giveaway
Belli Skincare is a physician-formulated skin care line comprised of products so pure and carefully screened that they are safe for use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and also on babies’ delicate skin. Of course, that makes them perfect for anyone seeking a high standard of safety, integrity and efficacy in their skin care products. Many women discover Belli during pregnancy upon…
tuc-away folding end table :: review
Are you in need of more space in your home? Or need less clutter? Let me introduce you to the Tuc-Away Table. The TUC-Away Table is an original, modern, fold-able, end table which secures alongside most lounge chairs or sofas. It is available in black or brown. This scratch and water resistant end table folds down and blends in with current furniture,…
be a rebel{le} :: review
Before I had little girls I swore up and down that I would not have pink, frilly little girls. I’m not particularly girly (except when it comes to chick flicks. I love chick flicks.) nor do I wear pink (often). But, as it sometimes happens when tiny humans bound into your life, I changed my…
encourage playtime with tumblewalla clothing :: review and giveaway
My little man is starting to explore the world around him. While he hasn’t quite figured out the forward motion yet, he is a pro at scooting backwards and rolling all over the place! It warms my heart to see him so excited about the simple things in life… the fall leaves blowing from the…
put GoGo squeeZ in their lunch :: review
I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here! My son loves to snack. It is really hard to get him to eat a meal at school. I pack his lunch so I have to put things in there that I know he will eat. Plus they need to…
shutterbug saturday :: sowing and reaping
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson
a simple recipe :: pan-fried asparagus
Do you ever get to the point with vegetables where you know you need to eat them but are just sick of steaming them and throwing some butter in for flavor? This recipe is another one I discovered early on in my marriage (13 years ago…wow!!) on allrecipes.com. My husband and I both love…











