In today's world, it seems like everyone is always on the go.  Having children doesn't seem to slow me down either!  Just last week we visited the local library.  I was only planning on staying for about an hour and our 2 year old had on a dry, clean diaper so I took a chance and decided to leave my big diaper bag out in the van.  Wouldn't you know, half way through our little visit, she pooped!  Uggg.  It was cold and snowy out and I dreaded it but had to make the trek out to get the diaper Read more [...]

While I love when my house is clean and organized, the struggle with clutter and messes is very real.  I've spent time purging and rearranging what's left for clothes, toys, dishes, and everything else but I still need to get rid of more as well as find a better way to keep things in order.  One spot where we seem to struggle more than anything happens to be the kids' coats, hats, mittens, and shoes or boots (depending on what time of year it is).  Someone is always looking for that missing shoe Read more [...]

Sending a big thank you to Oribel for sending us these fun VertiPlay Toys for review. If there is one thing I don't need, it's more clutter on my floor.  Don't get me wrong.  I know my kids enjoy their toys and I'm not going to go crazy and throw everything out (even though the thought has crossed my mind).  It's just that I really get excited when companies come up with other options too.  One company in particular that has offered a variety of innovative items just so happens to be Oribel.  Read more [...]

Have you ever felt like life is a never ending cycle of cooking, cleaning, laundry, and perhaps even cleaning up broken things?  Thankfully, our kiddos are actually quite careful with their toys and belongings and clean up after themselves fairly well.  BUT, since we have been working to eliminate most plastics in our kitchen, our dishes are mainly glass, Corelle, ceramic, etc., and we've dealt with our fair share of "Freeze!  Everybody step away from the glass and watch where you step!"  To Read more [...]

Thank you to Marcus and Marcus, Miracleware and Milkies for providing product in exchange for this post. I've hit the stage in life where I have multiple friends and family members getting married (my husband and I are invited to 10 weddings in 2017) and even more friends and family members are having babies (5 babies coming in just the next 5 months). At this exciting time in our lives I am constantly on the lookout for great baby gifts. I enjoy giving gifts that I have used with my own daughter. Read more [...]

Thank you to Obermeyer for sending product in exchange for review. All opinions belong to me.  Michigan winters are cold, honestly most of the northern states winters are cold. Winter in Michigan can also be unpredictable. When it comes to Michigan winter we can have 2 feet of heavy wet snow one day and two days later have it be a sopping wet mess with mud everywhere. So there is no doubt that when I'm searching for a good snow suit for my family, waterproof is a top feature needed. Obermeyer Read more [...]

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, "I'm Going To Give You A Bear Hug" is Read more [...]

It's no secret that I love babies.  Everyone who knows me at all knows I always have.   I still remember back in 5th grade when I turned down going to a friends house overnight to, instead, spend the evening babysitting.  Since my passion has always been children, I actually opened by very own licensed home daycare the week after I graduated from high school!  While I was worried my age would be a hindrance, parents never seemed to mind and I almost always had a waiting list of families wanting Read more [...]

Growing up, my grandma always had this awesome little silverware set that was kid sized.  It's one of my earliest memories from her house as I always scoured the drawer to find it.  The handles each had an adorable little bunny and I really cherished using them.  Actually, it's really special to now see my own kids using that exact set when we visit!  So when I saw that Kleynimals offered a gorgeous flatware set, I was really excited to try see them in person and have our very own quality children's Read more [...]

Sending a big thank you to Little Me for sending us these adorable pajamas! It seems that our kiddos are almost always in need of pajamas.  When packing away our 2 year old's holiday and Christmas clothes to make some room in the closet, I noticed that her pajama drawer was seriously lacking.  Since a few pairs were holiday themed, they will get moved out and leave behind only two other pairs.  That may not go far if she ends up getting sick or as we pack up to leave for our mini-vacation at Read more [...]