I was sent pretend play gifts from Great Pretenders for my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. All of my nieces and nephews have gone through at least a short phase of being interested in pretend play. Many have been interested in pretend play for years! My 4-year-old niece has loved dressing up, pretending to cook food, being "mommy" to her baby dolls, and other forms of pretend play for a couple of years now. I was browsing the Great Pretenders site looking for a pretend play outfit Read more [...]

I received product from Put Me In The Story to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own. Studies show that reading to children is extremely beneficial.  And you may be surprised to learn that includes infants!  Not only does reading (to even small babies) promote development of their growing brains, it gives them a good start towards a lifelong love of reading.  Plus, it's a great way to introduce them to good literature.  Another benefit is that it helps with speech development.  Read more [...]

Thank you to Chelsey Bennett for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion in this review. DotDotSmile was a brand I had not heard of before having a chance to partner with Chelsey Bennett to bring you this review. DotDotSmile is a children's clothing company that makes fashionable dresses and rompers for girls. Dresses are available in three styles: the Ballerina, the Classic Cap and the Tank. The dresses and rompers are currently available in size 6 months through 10 years. Read more [...]

This giveaway is sponsored by Helens Kit. One winner will receive their very own 5 Pack Stainless Steel Cup Set with a carrying bag.  Features include: Perfectly sized for kids Lightweight Unbreakable Easy to clean Durable Recyclable Rolled Rim Edge Perfectly sized for Christmas stockings if you're looking for a fun gift idea!  This giveaway is open to the US only and will end on November 22nd, 2017.  Enter below for your chance to win. Entry Form Read more [...]

I received product from Spin Master to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Have your kiddos started making their Christmas Wish Lists yet?  Honestly, we don't usually buy our kids much for gifts throughout the year but, instead, as they find things of interest, we have them write them down.  So they actually have a list compiled throughout the year.  That way, come birthdays and Christmas, it's easy to come up with ideas when grandparents and godparents ask for ideas.  And Spin Read more [...]

I received product from Feltman Brothers to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. If you've never heard of Feltman Brothers yet, I'm excited to introduce you to them.  Founded back in 1916, they are well-known and extremely popular and it's not hard to see why.  They offer a distinctive collection of finely crafted, classic styled clothing and accessories.  Absolutely perfect for the little loved ones in your lives.  And today, I wanted to share three sweet pieces that would be absolutely Read more [...]

Thank you to BumpBox for providing me with product in exchange for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Self care in pregnancy is probably one of the most important aspects of pregnancy. Making sure you get enough rest, making sure you're getting the right calories, vitamins, water, the list really goes on. I think a spot we often over look is pampering self care, after all we are making a person and with not feeling well or attractive  a lot of the time pampering is a much needed aspect Read more [...]

I received product from SackPals to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own. My kids love stuffed animals.  All five of them!  Every foster child that has entered our door has loved those critters too.  So today, parents can help embrace and celebrate that love with a fun twist.  I've recently discovered a multi-purpose product that incorporates the beloved stuffed animal with a mini sleeping bag!  So just in time for the upcoming holidays, I wanted to introduce you to SackPals.  Read more [...]

Okay, okay so I might not actually be smuggling pumpkins this Halloween but it may certainly appear that way! We found out we are going to be expecting an addition to our family in March of 2018! I will be 21 weeks pregnant or as my husband requests I rephrase it as, 5 months and 1 week pregnant. So what does that mean for me personally? I'd love to share! The First Trimester   Most people know the first trimester entails vomit and fatigue. Given that this is my third pregnancy I was curious Read more [...]

I am not a professional photographer. I’m just a mom who loves photographing her daughter. I wanted to share some photos from my daughter's second year of life. You can find my first post: Easy At Home DIY Baby Photo Ideas & Tips HERE. All of these ideas are ones you can easily re-create yourself. Feel free to take the ideas and put your own twist on them. I want to share some of my mommy photography for toddlers tips: ~ Make sure your little one is in a good mood when you try to Read more [...]