I love babies!  All my life, I've been the one who would give up going to friends houses to babysit.  I'd be the one you'd find on the sidelines at family parties snuggling whoever the newest member of the family was.  In part, since the doctors suggested we shouldn't have any more biological children due to my c-sections, that was why we finally took the leap and entered our foster care journey.  My heart is with babies.  Of course, I completely adore our kiddos as they grow too!  There's Read more [...]

Even though we homeschool, heading "back to school" is still a big deal in our home.  We go through many of the same things that public (or private) schooled children go through.  One day is spent school shopping for supplies, another day is sent prepping school work, and yet more days talking about the upcoming changes with the schedule.  I love having the freedom to ease back into the school year though, as it seems to make the transition a bit easier.  But as you work through all the fuss Read more [...]

Most children love games.  However, the aspect that makes many parents not like them are the pieces that get left on the floor!  Kids need to be taught to pick up after themselves and clean up their toys as it's a learned skill but there are times when it's just nice to offer a game where it won't be an issue.  Not to mention, a game with few pieces also makes a great travel game!  And since we had planned a last minute summer vacation that included a bit of road-tripping, I was thrilled to partner Read more [...]

A great way to get the kids excited for heading back to school is by picking out a really fun backpack and lunch pail for them.  Since these important items are used every single day for the entire school year, there are many things to consider.  Not only is style at the top of the important list, function and durability are also leading the list.  So today, I am excited to partner with Built NY on a review of their Big Apple Buddies line as it meets all my requirements!What's A Big Apple Read more [...]

Breakfast for lunch or any day brunch, there's plenty of mouth-watering recipes that are great to serve.  I personally love a big brunch.  When we took our summer family vacation back in July, we actually had a brunch meal almost every day.  It was perfect to eat up and be able to get through most of the day before having another meal.  It saved us a lot of time (and money!) by only eating two meals a day while none of us felt deprived either.  A popular time to enjoy brunch for many families Read more [...]