Thank you to CopperJoint for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. My stepdad has been suffering from arthritic pain in his knee for well over a year. During this time, he has been getting gel and cortisone shots every few months. He hasn’t noticed any improvement in pain reduction with these shots so had given into the fact that his only option was a knee replacement. His doctor agreed that they had exhausted all other options. Apparently, his Read more [...]

Thank you to Banza for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.   A while back, my kids discovered and fell in love with Banza pasta. Banza pasta is made with chickpeas. It is high in fiber, high in protein, and it is gluten-free.  The girls asked me to reach out to Banza and ask if they could review some of their other products. For our review, we received an assortment of Banza pizzas. They also sent the girls a box of their Penne Read more [...]

Thank you to Fun.com for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Last year, I found a store called Fun.com and fell in love with them. Fun.com has a huge assortment of products for everyone in the family. They have collectibles, clothing, home decor, costumes, accessories, and more. Fun.com quickly became my go-to store when I needed gifts. I recently went shopping at Fun.com for birthday gifts for my nieces, a birthday gift for my step-father, Read more [...]

Thank you to Eco Lips for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. With two tween/teen daughters in the house, we go through a lot of lip balm! Our favorite lip balm brand is Eco Lips.  Eco Lips specializes in organic lip balms. They are actually the nation's largest independent organic lip balm manufacturer. Pretty cool, right?! To craft their products, Eco Lips uses organic and fair trade ingredients, 100% plastic-free packaging, and operates Read more [...]

During the last year, my daughters and I have had several at-home spa days. We usually do a homemade facemask and our nails. Occasionally we add in hair treatments. We have a lot of fun doing at-home spa days, save money, and feel rejuvenated afterward. Today I want to share a few of our favorite homemade facial mask recipes with you. Most of the ingredients are things people usually have on hand. These homemade facial masks can be messy. I suggest wearing a top you aren't concerned about ruining. Read more [...]

Thank you to TRU RED for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Life is busy! Many of us wear multiple hats throughout the day. Whether we are juggling school with work, work with a family, or all of the above, we have a variety of responsibilities on our shoulders.  To help me keep up with all of my responsibilities, I keep a journal of my goals both long and short term, my to-do lists, and important notes. I use a brand called TRU RED and Read more [...]

Thank you to Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Spring is my favorite season! I love watching everything come to life; from the plants, all the way to baby farm animals it's all fresh, new, and exciting. Another highlight in spring is planting our family garden. We have the room to plant a large garden so we plant what we will eat fresh, what we hope to preserve, and extras to share with our extended Read more [...]

Thank you to Wildwood Grilling for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Our family is big on outdoor entertaining; we always have been. Now with Covid at the forefront of every event that includes more than just our immediate family, we have moved even more of our gatherings outside. One way we love turning a regular meal or event into something special is by adding Wildwood Grilling Planks to the guest list. Wildwood Grilling Planks Review For Read more [...]

Have you thought about giving experience gifts but don't know how to get started? I have a couple of easy steps to help make giving an experience gift easier for you. First, consider the recipient's interests. Have they expressed an interest in anything? Maybe they have mentioned wanting to go somewhere, try something new, or perhaps learn a new skill? Those are all great places to start.  Once you have narrowed down your choice of an experience, think about how to present it to the recipient. Read more [...]

Thank you to National Geographic for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.  Ah! Spring has finally arrived in Oregon. The forecast shows sunny skies for the next week. Spring is my favorite season. I love watching everything wake up after a long winter nap. The air is crisp and fresh, the trees and flowers wake up and we usually have a new baby or two on the farm.  If you have kids in your home, a fun way to welcome spring is with Read more [...]