Pampered Chef ~ Large Bar Pan Review, Homemade Granola Bars Recipe, + Giveaway (Continental US) 1/18

Sending a big thank you to Pampered Chef for providing this amazing product for review as well as sponsoring the giveaway.  All opinions are my own. With the new year comes many new resolutions.  While I don't typically do a traditional New Year Resolution, I do try to come up with ways to provide my family with healthier options (as December tends to be a free-for-all with sugar), fun times together, and just continuing to build relationships with each other as well as others.  With the amazing Read more [...]

Stachris High Quality Affordable Baby Accessories ~ Diaper Bag, Carseat Cover, Bandana Bibs, Pacifier Clips {Review & Discount}

Have you had trouble finding the perfect baby gear accessories?  Even though our current youngest is already two, I'm always on the hunt for awesome and affordable baby products.  Not only do we still use a diaper bag ourselves but, as foster parents, we have to supply things for our foster babies too.  Of course, then there are always baby showers!  Just recently, I was looking for a few particular items to have on hand for whenever we get our next foster  call and it just so happened that Read more [...]

Our Unofficial New Years Resolution ~ Spend More Quality Time Together!

This post is sponsored by Camp Lebanon. I will not be making any big New Year's Resolutions this year that I can't keep.  Sure, I'd love to finally lose my baby weight but after five kids, I've finally come to the conclusion that I'm okay with how I look, even if that means I may be forever sporting a baby pouch.  So that also means no major diet changes either as those rarely stick.  I will definitely continue to always keep my eyes and ears open to new healthier treats and meals to try though.  Read more [...]

Needham Lane ~ Luxe Lounge Wear, Gorgeous Apparel, Fun Pajamas, & Slippers

The Christmas rush is finally over for us and we have completed four out of the five holiday gatherings so far.  Still have the one last straggler on my husbands side but they schedule for mid-January every year.  While we don't much care to have it so late, it does at least break up the busyness too.  So even though my husband and I didn't exchange gifts this year, with Winter in full swing here in Minnesota, there was just one (okay, two) things I was really wishing for..... new pajamas and Read more [...]

SweetsGiftBox.com Unique Themed Subscription Box ~ Crave, Indulge, Love + Discount Code & Giveaway (US) 1/7

Whether treating someone you love or yourself, SweetsGiftBox.com offers up a very yummy option.  This fun new option from The Gift Box Brands delivers a themed box filled with delicious and mouth-watering treats right to your doorstep!  For anyone with a sweet tooth, SweetsGiftBox offers a satisfying experience to meet those cravings with their gourmet chocolates and cookies, artisan candies, and variety of treats.  And today, I'm thrilled to partner with them on a review and giveaway of our very Read more [...]