*I was provided with EyeBuyDirect glasses in exchange for sharing my opinion through a blog post review. All opinions are my own. I remember being so excited to start back to school each fall. It always felt like a refreshing new start, and I loved shopping for a new outfit or two plus choosing a backpack, lunchbox, etc. For kids who need glasses, our glasses can seem like a big part of our appearance because they're right on our face. I was 12 when I started wearing glasses full time, and I've Read more [...]

  Thank you to Sophias Style for providing me with a gift card towards the purchase of this dress, in exchange for this honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I just had the honor of being Maid of Honor in my cousin's wedding.  It was truly a fantastic day and I love how she included so many of my family in it.  Our 3 year old son, who is also her Godchild, served as Ring Bearer.  Our 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter served as Official Program Handers.  My husband, our Read more [...]

  Thank you to Sprouting Threads for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Part of heading Back To School for most families means getting some new "Back To School Clothes".  I was recently introduced to a company that makes shopping for kids clothing super easy and fun. Sprouting Threads offers boutique brand clothing that is hand-styled and delivered right to your front door for optimum customer convenience. Read more [...]

  Thank you to Sleeping Baby Inc. for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for an honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. It's no secret that babies grow fast.  Along with all that growing comes a variety of milestones.  Some are extremely fun and rewarding (think sleeping through the night) while others are slightly challenging (like teething).  So along with our Baby Shower Gift Guide, I needed to include some great products to help.  I recently came Read more [...]

  Thank you to SunWay UV Clothing for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Summer time typically means lots of hours spent outdoors.  After a long cold Minnesota Winter, our whole family is ready for some fun in the sun!  However, being a mom and reading all the stories about skin damage, skin cancer, and other summer dangers leaves me worrying.  So I strive to do everything I can to protect our kiddos and Read more [...]

  Thank you to Jambu for providing us with footwear, free of charge, in exchange for this blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Getting prepared for September can seem daunting so I try to ease into it slowly and suggest considering rounding out July by getting the kids some Back To School Shoes.  This offers the perfect way to start the chat about upcoming changes.  That new pair of shoes can be just the thing to get kids a little excited about heading back to the daily routine Read more [...]

  Thank you to Your Little Loves for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I truly love finding adorable and unique clothing for our kids.  With three boys in a row, I struggled at times as the market for them isn't typically as eye-catching and fabulous but now that we have a little girl again, I'm in Heaven!  I just recently came across the Etsy seller Your Little Loves and was happy to see some great stuff for both boys Read more [...]

  Thank you to Jewelry By Kat for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this post.  All opinions are 100% my own. I remember as a little girl really loving jewelry.  Not only did I enjoy wearing my own, but I would play in my moms jewelry box for hours.  (She didn't mind as I was always careful and she never had any expensive pieces that would cause heartache if broken or lost.)  So now when I look at our 10 year old daughter and see those same desires of wanting Read more [...]

  Thank you to JOAH LOVE for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. When I'm on the hunt for clothing for our five children, I love finding adorable pieces that offer spunk, eye-catching style, and comfort.  I was recently introduced to JOAH LOVE and I immediately fell in love with all that they offer.  Founded in 2008, JOAH LOVE is a provider of kid's fashion for sizes 6 months through 14 years.  With offerings for both Read more [...]

  Thank you to SPF Addict for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. SPF Addict offers a fashionable solution for sun protection.  Founded by the leading laser skin care specialist in Southern California, Marina Arnold has spent over three decades treating patients as a hospice nurse, in the dermatology field, and other areas of specialty.  During this time, she became aware of how important it was to use effective sun Read more [...]