Thank you to Bonnie & Pop for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion.  It's almost August - how is that possible? Summer always seems to fly by so quickly! We just got home from our yearly vacation at a cabin up north with my husband's whole family. His mom is a great cook & baker. I always like to bring a treat along to share, but always have a hard time deciding what to bring (because she's so talented it's hard to beat her home-made treats)! This year though, Read more [...]

Thanks to Skin Essentials for sending me these products. As always, all opinions are my own.

Over the past years I've become somewhat obsessed with skincare. Before my thirties I never really gave it a thought and was lucky to have generally good skin aside from my teens. I've realized though, that in my 30's, I'm more prone to hormonal breakouts, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and even texture. Luckily, there are some great products from Skin Essentials that are non-toxic and help with all of Read more [...]

Thanks to MyChelle for sending me this tinted suncreen. As always, all opinions are my own.

In the summer I love to be outside as much as possible because we get so few nice months to enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota! However, I don't like wearing full foundation/makeup every day when I'm hanging out with the kids. On top of that, I don't love traditional sunscreen. When I heard about MyChelle's Natural Tinted Sunscreen, I thought it would be a great alternative! 

MyChelle Natural Tinted Read more [...]

This 'Hot Summer Travel Toys You Will Want To Have!' post is sponsored by  PLAYMOBIL, Hog Wild, & Sky Castle.  As always, all opinions are my own.
Are you planning any summer travel this year?  If so, you probably already know that it's not always easy traveling with children.  The 'are we there yet' and 'how much longer' repetitions get old FAST.  Earlier this year, we took a little vacation to Disney but even when flying with kids, there's lots of prep needed to ensure Read more [...]

This 'Wonderbly Uniquely Personalized Story Books Review + Giveaway' is sponsored by Wonderbly.  As always, all opinions are my own.

Wonderbly Uniquely Personalized Story Books Review + Giveaway
Any time I'm stumped on a gift, I turn to something customized.  Whether for an adult or child, giving a present that is personalized always brings so much joy.  Whether it's seeing their name, likeness, or some other trait on the gift, I love seeing their reaction of surprise and delight Read more [...]