This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Do you get gel nails? I haven't tried them yet, but I've been wanting to for a few months. I first learned about gel manicures from a YouTube channel that I follow. I liked the finished look and she was raving about how quickly they dried, and how long they lasted. I've heard many people say that gel manicures can last for up to three weeks! I'm not very careful and I don't have a dishwasher so my nail polish is usually pretty chipped by day 3 Read more [...]

The air has been turning colder here in Minnesota but I'm so thankful for the days when the sun still shines bright.  As I sit here today and watch the leaves swirling down in the Fall breeze, I can't help but think about how fast this year has gone.  Just about two weeks ago, the kids and I went through the closets and packed or gave away all the clothes that they outgrew as well as most of their summer items.  So now it's time to don the long sleeves, pants, and sweaters.  I even picked up Read more [...]

Thank you Koogeek for sending us a Smart Thermometer for review! Being a nurse (and a mom) I know how important body temperature can be in assessing illness. It is imperative that you trust your thermometer, as you are relying on it to help you make decisions in the care of your sick loved one. I can't believe how many of my patients tell me they do not have a thermometer at home. I feel that a thermometer is a tool that every family should have. There are so many styles and choices, Read more [...]

September has rolled on through and I can't believe how fast it's gone.  The school buses are back on the road and I try my best to not get stuck behind one!  Thankfully, I'm not usually on the road at the same time as them so this is usually not an issue.  While I did receive our September Pet Gift Box a little while ago already, I had to put off the review for one very sad reason.  Our little Yorkie, Angel, was due with her first litter of pups on October 9th and, sadly, she had them early.  Read more [...]

Making fun memories with our kids is really important to us.  So we strive to set the unimportant things in life aside from time to time and play a game, go on a walk, play in the sandbox, or some other fun activity.  Since I particularly enjoy cooking and baking, that is one of my go-to areas to also include the kids.  From the time they can walk, they tend to love joining me up at the island stirring, dumping, and pouring.  As they get older and their skill levels increase, I even encourage Read more [...]