Summer weather is finally showing it’s face and we are loving every minute of it! Once school is out, we plan on packing a lot of picnics and taking advantage of all the day trips we can! Over the years I’ve found a few tips that help keep picnics simple–we’re trying to have fun family…
getting her dance on with slippers and tutus
My daughter has been in dance for several years now. She loves it and I think she is a natural. It isn’t always easy to get those dance outfits that fit just perfect. My daughter is pretty picky on what she likes to wear to dance and practice in. Slippers and Tutus wants your little…
the perfect towel for summer
always be yourself – unless you can be a mermaid Who has a little one that loves mermaids? Now you can keep your little mermaid cozy and comfy while at the beach or the pool this summer with Towel Tails. Towel Tails are a soft and quality, step-in, cotton towel in the magical shape of…
i can only imagine on DVD + giveaway #ICanOnlyImagine #FlyBy
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE on DVD June 5th. I have only heard good things about this movie. Have you seen it? Do you want to? Now you have a chance to win it! Dennis Quaid and Trace Adkins star in this inspiring true story behind MercyMe’s beloved hit song. Running from a troubled home life…
ohm connect :: save energy. get paid. :: we are going to Disneyland
We are taking our family to Disneyland this summer and we are paying for majority of our vacation with the money we’ve earned from OhmConnect. It wasn’t money we made overnight, but over the last 2 years we’ve been faithfully participating in each #ohmhour we are offered. It’s slowly been adding up to over $1,000!…
a simple & elegant bridal shower :: recipes and tips
If you’ve ever hosted a shower of any kind, you know how tricky it can be to strike a balance between sweet & simple and Pinterest-worthy when it comes to decorations, games, and food. Sometimes all those lovely pictures we pin to our boards are just not ever going to happen! My sister-in-law and I…
5 ways to be frugal with big purchases
It’s inevitable that even the thriftiest of households will need to make a large purchase eventually. Whether you’ve planned ahead and saved or something unexpected came up, there are a few ways you can make this decision and still be frugal. Wait for a Discount or Sale – If the purchase isn’t urgent, consider bookmarking the…
organic tummy friendly baby food
Getting my two year to eat has been a real struggle. She seems to be super picky or will only take 1-2 bites of food and then be done. Does anyone else have kids that do this? What has been our saving grace is squeezies. All kind of squeezies. She can eat all the squeezies,…
gearing up for summer reading with sleeping bear press
Summer is coming! Summer is coming! If you cannot tell, I am fairly excited about summer. I’m also excited for requiring my older kids to read on a daily basis to fulfill Summer Reading Club minutes. Not only will this give me a way to have the little one have books read to him, I…
encourage your kids to make play time their own
Encouraging your kids to play on their own and find things to do is always a task. Summer is coming and I know all the “I have nothing to do” or “I’m bored” is coming. While I do encourage my kids to share, I know there are some parents out there that think of a…
let your kids feed themselves with tommee tippee
The first stages of eating are so much fun. Getting your child to explore new foods and finding out what they love or hate. Then there is the phase of your child feeding themselves. This is always fun and messy. Messy fun though. They are learning and teaching themselves how to hold a spoon and…
build-a-bot bugs by colorific :: stem toy robot
Who knew constructing a bug robot and watching it jump to life would be so fun? Well, apparently Colorific did. This is not an overwhelming project by any means. It’s fun for kids, collectors, and anyone interested in beginner robotics. It’s recommended adults help ages 4-7, but 8 and up should be able to handle…











