I received product from RentACoop to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. It's SPRING time!  (Finally those of us from Minnesota are saying.)  And along with the change of seasons comes April showers, May flowers, and CHICKENS!  Many people choose to get baby chicks or chickens at this time of year.  So if you're thinking of starting this adventure, there are a few things you should know. Thinking About Getting Chickens? We decided to jump on the chicken bandwagon two Read more [...]

I received product from Better Than Good Snacks to help facilitate this review.  As always, all opinions are my own. We are a snacking family.  I used to fight it.  I would limit snacking between meals and even tried to cut it out completely.  But I've come to realize, snacking doesn't have to be a bad thing.  Honestly, even as an adult, there are some days that I find myself hungry an hour after eating a good meal.  How would I feel if someone told me I couldn't grab a little snack or treat?So Read more [...]

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways. Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many as you Read more [...]

I received product from Liz and Roo to facilitate this post.   As usual, all opinions are my own. With the change of seasons, spring cleaning and freshening up your home will soon be in full swing.  We've already started here.  Although the kids weren't too excited when I first brought up the subject.  I was able to peak their interest and get them excited about the prospect of helping as I told them that part of our Spring Cleaning Adventure would include new bedding for everyone!Spring Read more [...]

I've partnered with Zak to share our family's Earth Day pledge in exchange for a Zak Alfalfa Tumbler and goodies. As always, all opinions are my own.The other day at our homeschool co-op, we were discussing Earth Day and what we can do to celebrate it. Our five year old daughter chimed in with "every day is Earth day!" and as soon as she said it, I thought "you're absolutely right!" Earth Day really is something we should celebrate and think about each day. In our world of convenience, it's easy Read more [...]