Have you seen upcycled clothing before? It is pretty unique and fun. I love that they use old shirts and other items to make a new item. I have been working with this small shop and getting the word out about her fabulous designs. It is called 1377 threads and I just love everything she…
a simple diy :: be grateful sign
I love adding simple little handmade decorations for the holidays! With Thanksgiving approaching I want to put little touches of my handmade items around my home. These hand painted signs can be displayed year round. Just think of all the great hand painted signs you could make with all the scrap wood lying around your…
one hundred days to a better you
While most people wait until a new year begins to make commitments to better themselves I think that anytime is a the perfect time to decide to become a better mom or a happier person. I recently have been sent two great books that have me excited to end this year and begin the coming…
fall in love with softsoap
Fall is the perfect time to rejuvenate and refresh your beauty routine with hydrating Hydra Bliss and relaxing Pure Zen. Bring a spa experience into your shower every day. Now that all of my kids are in school, I’ve had time to not only get to the gym, but also spend as long as I…
quick and simple breakfast and lunch ideas
With three kids at three different schools, our mornings get a bit hectic. Each child eats breakfast at a different time and each child is also responsible for packing their own lunch (though my 6-year-old definitely gets some help from me)! My kids know what types of foods are allowed and expected for breakfasts and…
help stop it before it starts
You know when it happens and you know its going to be painful. Why not get ahead of the problem and use a product that will help with UTIs. So many people suffer from chronic UTIs and Uqora is the best defense when you need it the most. Uqora’s ingredients are natural, vegan, gluten-free and…
a simple diy :: fall pumpkins
I love to be able to recycle things that I already have around your home! Why go out and spend money when you can create your own? If your anything like me you already have everything you need if you just take the time to look around your home. My husband make a tree house…
four tips to mending another’s broken heart
Is someone that you care about going through loss or the grief of heartache? We want to be there for those we care deeply for, and support them in times of strife, but are we really doing anything to help them? According to life coach, Laleh Hancock, one of the best ways to support someone…
wishful thoughts to my girls + an awesome book recommendation {#mywishforyou}
This post is sponsored by Scholastic. As I sit here typing, I’m thinking on my life. I know, starting off profound here with this post. Ha! So, really/not really, but I am thinking. It’s the first time I have all my kids in school for a portion of the day. My “baby” is now a…
the dangers of growing up :: challenges for moms
One of the first things I learned when I became a mom is that children are always changing. My newborns looked different after just a few days of life. I blinked and I had a baby chasing our white fluffy cat around the living room. Now I’m dropping off a 6th grader, a 4th grader,…
fave fall fashion finds for kids
Fall is here! Well, it’s 82 and sunny here today and I’m enjoying this 2-day summer weather spurt we’re having. But fall weather is definitely here in Michigan. Leaves are changing, the air is crisp and my kids can’t get away with wearing shorts and t-shirts any longer! So we are getting some fall shopping…
shoes that make you go choo choo
If you kids love shoes like mine do, you have to check this out. Especially for little boys, not to say girls don’t like trains because mine do, but I think little boys are into this kind of thing more. These would be great for any preschool or kindergarten age kids. It would be easy…











