Do you face the daily struggle of never having a good belt?  Or finally finding a belt that looks great, only to have it start ripping in the one hole that you really need?  Perhaps one of the biggest flaws many belts have is the pain and discomfort that they provide as they dig into your hips?  For many years, I actually swore off belts and quit wearing jeans because I couldn't find that perfect belt that would help me get through the day in comfort and style.  But through it all, my search Read more [...]

Custom jewelry is something that makes a perfect gift for all ages as well as offers up something special that can be cherished.  Taking the time to find the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved ones can be a struggle but Isabelle Grace Jewelry makes it easy with their great selection.  They offer a variety of ways to celebrate life beautifully through their custom, hand stamped pieces that will be enjoyed for years to come. Sending a big thank you to Isabelle Grace Jewelry for sending us their Read more [...]

Have you noticed that your footwear preferences have changed throughout the years?  As a young teen, the most important thing to me was the price tag as my meager babysitting income couldn't afford much.  Then, as a late teen/young adult, it was all about style.  After that came motherhood where practicality took the front seat.  Now, as a 34 year old mother to five whose oldest is almost 12 and the kids are a bit more self-reliant, I've finally started to combine style and functionality when Read more [...]

Thank you to Flat Out of Heels for sending me product in exchange for my honest opinion. Flat Out of Heels has been rescuing women's feet for five years now. The CEO & Founder of Flat Out was attending an event in 2011 where she was wearing six inch heels for hours. Her feet were killing her, so she searched for a place to buy some affordable flats. She was unable to find any, so she set out to make a fashionable, rollable flat that was durable enough for every day use and could be dispensed Read more [...]

Before I had kids, my sunglasses would last me years.  There were no little hands to bend, drop, scratch, or break them.  However, ever since we've had kids, my sunglasses don't have the same lifespan any more.  So over time, I've come to realize that it's just not worth spending top dollar on this particular item.  Especially when I can find great looking sunglasses that protect my eyes at affordable prices from SunglassWarehouse.com. Sending a big thank you to Sunglass Warehouse for sending Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Spring has arrived in Oregon. Today's forecast is sunny skies with a high temperature near 58 degrees. The warmer weather has me thinking about swimsuit season. Many people, myself included, dread swimsuit season. Swimsuits can be so unflattering. Nutrisystem has a few tips to help you pick a swimsuit to flatter your figure. If you are pear shaped (hips and Read more [...]

I thought it was time to put away the Winter boots and move on to Spring footwear but it IS Minnesota here.  And wouldn't you know that after a month of warmer than average temps, including a week in the 60s, we have SNOW again!  Oh well.  I know that this fluffy stuff won't last much longer so today, I'm thrilled to check out some great footwear styles from Bobux. Sending a big thank you to Bobux for sending us these adorable shoes! Bobux brand of baby and kids shoes is an award winning Read more [...]

Do you ever get frustrated with the clothes in your closet?  There are days where I've just felt that what I own won't hold up to the battles of the day.  Whether it's because I need a nice sleek dress and I no longer have one or the days where I'll be running around like crazy, chasing after five+ kiddos, and needing clothing that won't limit me.  I feel like my closet could really use a makeover.  Since most of my days are spent in the busy mom mode, I turned to tasc Performance to outfit me Read more [...]

Do you find yourself always struggling with your stuff while on the go?  Not to mention it's really hard to wrangle the kids and everything they require for an outing.  And no matter how much I try to keep our schedule on the light side, it seems like we always have somewhere to go.  Throughout any particular week, we have so much to do as life is just busy.  With that, I tend to struggle with neck pains and back aches.  My chiropractor keeps telling me to stop lugging around so much stuff but Read more [...]

The weather has been unseasonably warm here in Minnesota and it's been giving us all spring fever.  With that, comes our preparation for the next holiday, Easter!  I love this holiday as it reminds me of new life and fulfilled prophesy.  So as I began planning our Easter Sunday wardrobes, I turned to Feltman Brothers' classic styles for our youngest little girl.  Their styles focus on tradition, yet are innovative and fun.  Their handcrafted designs offer an old-world feel that just can't be Read more [...]