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 [...]

Thank you to Adorology for providing me with product in exchange for my honest opinion. After recently discovering the new style of stretchy multi-use baby car seat covers, I went in search of one for our 13 month old daughter. She's on the petite side so we still use the carrier style car seat. It is cold here right now and I was struggling to find a solution to keep her out of the wind and cold. The bunting style cover that just went over the seat part of the carseat worked last winter when Read more [...]

My world has been filled with baby gear during the past eleven years throughout the additions of our five children, however, there has been something on my wish list every time that we just never got around to purchasing.... a jogging stroller.  I've felt the need for a jogging stroller grow more with each child though because I'd love to hit the local trails in the summer with our kids and be able to roller blade as they bike.  We also live on a gravel road that normal strollers just can't conquer Read more [...]