Coping With Colds Thanks To NyQuil and DayQuil

Women tend to take on so much at once, that when we get sick, it's hard to slow down because we feel the need to take care of so much. Working, cooking and cleaning just for starters. This is particularly true for moms. While I admit that when Ryan is sick, it sometimes takes me longer than it should to remember that I too, am capable of taking out the trash. The same thing happens in reverse when I am sick and unable to keep up with my typical responsibilities. Most of the time when I'm sick, Read more [...]

Woodsnap Photos On Wood Review & Giveaway (3/26)

Several months ago I was browsing Pinterest when I saw a picture of a hanging photo that was made onto wood. You could see the grain of the wood in the lighter portions of the photo. I thought it looked so neat, but I had no idea how they had made it or where they had ordered it from. I mostly forgot about it until Woodsnap contacted me about this review. I was so excited to get a chance to make a Woodsnap of my own. I dug around trying to find a picture with lots of light color in it so that the Read more [...]

Get Green For Spring – CVS Recycled Paper Products Giveaway (3/25)

Welcome to the "Get Green For Spring" Blog Hop Event hosted by Mommy's Favorite Things and Mama's Baby Cupcakes. This hop is focused on items that are either green in color or green/earth friendly for the environment. After you've visited my giveaway, please feel free to use the linky below to see what the other bloggers have to offer. Be sure to check out the Grand Prize at Mommy's Favorite Things for a chance to win a $250 Gift Certificate for Cellular Window Shades as seen in the Read more [...]

Horrid Henry The Movie

When spending time with kids, I try to let go of my own preferences for how we spend our time and just follow their lead and do what interests them. I think it's easier to connect with kids and make them feel "seen" if you join their world instead of having them tag along in yours. So when it comes to toys, books and movies I just go with the flow and don't try to steer them towards things that interest me as well. When I saw the cover and summary for Horrid Henry, the movie, I thought it would Read more [...]

Tuesday Giveaway Link Up 3/12/2013

Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me and Emily @ Emily ReviewsSo glad you could join us as we embark on another year of Tuesday Giveaway Link Ups.  Our co-hosts this week are Mellissa from Something Like Life and Kim from Mommie...Again.   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 Up 1. Post your Read more [...]