I received products from Sleeping Bear Press for this review. All opinions are my own. About a week ago, my older daughter came out of school, running, smiling, yelling and waving a piece of paper. I had no idea what she was excited about, but it was clear, she was EXCITED! Since I couldn’t understand what she was yelling about, I read the piece of paper…her school was having a book fair. She was thrilled! When my younger daughter heard the news, she too was jazzed. The parents around Read more [...]

I received products from Thirty-One Gifts for this review. All opinions are my own. I love organizing things. I love having a place for everything and knowing that when I need it, it will be in that place. I feel this way about the rooms in my home, my desk, my car and my purse. One company that helps me control the chaos and clutter is Thirty-One Gifts. For my review, I received  a Vary You Wristlet, two Suite Skirt Purses,  two Suite Skirts and two Every-Wear Wallets. I think these Read more [...]

I received products from Yala Designs for this review. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite clothing companies is  Yala Designs. I love that their clothing is fashionable and flattering. Their pieces are timeless. Not only will you look good wearing Yala Designs, but you will also feel good wearing them. For these reasons, I think Yala Designs clothing is a great holiday gift ideas for women. Yala Designs uses eco-friendly materials and are a socially responsible business. Yala Read more [...]

I received two board games from Out of the Box for this review. All opinions are my own. Out of the Box is a company that started in the late 1990’s and has quickly become one of the leading American game companies.  Their goal is to develop, produce and distribute games that can be learned easily in just a few minutes, completed within an hour, that are exciting and fun, and that are colorfully made and illustrated.   Sounds like a winning combination to me as an adult so you can imagine Read more [...]

I received product from Arcopedico for this review. All opinions are my own. Last year, I bought my first pair of knee-high boots; it was love the first time I wore them. Since then, I have added a few more pairs to my wardrobe. I love how knee high boots can look dressy or can be worn with a more casual outfit. One of my newest pairs of boots came from Arcopedico. Arcopedico specializes in women’s comfortable shoes. They are lightweight and structurally designed for a woman’s foot. Read more [...]

I received products from FIT Top for this review. All opinions are my own. I have taken great steps towards living a healthier life. One of the main areas I continue to struggle with, is drinking enough water. There are a few reasons I don’t enjoy drinking water, but the biggest is that I don’t know what is in my water. Is it clean? Does it have toxins in it? What’s that smell? Do you taste that? I believe our city tap water to be fairly clean (relatively speaking) but I still wonder. (Santa Read more [...]

I received books from WackaDoodle Books for this review. All opinions are my own. Books are one of my favorite items to gift to young boys and girls because they have so much to offer…they can inform, transcend, entertain, and encourage.  Depending on who or what I am shopping for, I sometimes feel overwhelmed because of all the choices. I want guidance from someone who is “in the know”. I recently discovered a unique online book store called WackaDoodle Books. WackaDoodle Books Read more [...]

I received products from Mixed Bag Designs for this review. All opinions are my own. My older daughter’s school just held a fundraiser. Like most schools, they were selling wrapping paper, jewelry, kitchen gadgets and candies. Most/all of the items were overpriced however, like a lot of parents, we purchased items to support her school. I began wondering what other fundraising goods where out “there.” Through a quick search of the internet, I found a company called Mixed Bag Designs. Mixed Read more [...]

I received Candlewick Press children’s books for this review. All opinions are my own. Both of my girls enjoy reading and being read to. They appreciate being able to let their imaginations run wild and take them on the journey being told in the story. Sometimes they are able to see themselves in the characters. Other times they learn the lessons being taught in the book. While other times, the stores are a nice way to slip off into a magical land far away. Because of their love for reading, Read more [...]

I received product from InvitationBox.com for my review. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again…time to dig through photos from the previous 12 months in search of the “perfect” photos that capture the spirit of our family so we can put together our traditional family Christmas card.   Time to get stressed because I can’t find what I’m looking for in a photo or I’m disappointed with the photo card selections. Why do we do this year after year? Because it really is Read more [...]