Thanks to The Bradford Exchange for sending me this incredible Harry Potter Table Lamp. As always, all opinions are my own. When I started looking for Christmas gifts this year, I knew The Bradford Exchange would be the place to go for my sister. She is obsessed with everything Harry Potter, and The Bradford Exchange offers a large variety of Harry Potter gifts! Whether you're looking for games, sculptures, or functional pieces for your home, they've got something for everyone. I know my sister Read more [...]

I was sent book samples for my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. Several years ago I came across the 'four gift' concept online. The idea is to get kids four gifts, one thing they need, one thing to wear, one thing to read and one thing they just want. It can be used to do a more minimalist and low-cost holiday. Or I have seen people use those four gifts to go BIG. For example, the 'need' gift might be a new car seat, and the 'want' gift might be a tablet or computer. I haven't Read more [...]

I was sent an Acer Aspire 3 to Review. All opinions are my own. The Acer Aspire 3 is a really light (4lbs!) laptop that works great for a variety of needs. It operates on Windows 10 which in my mind makes it a "real" laptop as opposed to many of the devices these days that look like a laptop but have more or a mobile device operating system. It has a 14" inch screen which is on the smaller end for laptops but Ryan and I didn't mind the smaller size at all. The keyboard feels like a typical keyboard Read more [...]

Thank you to Mango Publishing for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Mango Publishing focuses on books with fresh ideas. They want their books to inspire readers to stretch their boundaries. The Tea-spiration: Inspirational Words for Tea Lovers, does just that. It encourages the reader to slow down and enjoy life with a cup of tea. The book is full of sweet stories, devotions, and inspirational messages. But it: Amazon Win it: Three Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post. Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family’s cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his scores of friends, will Read more [...]

Thanks to Malouf for sending me these amazing pillows. As always, all opinions are my own. One of my go-to gifts during the holidays are high-quality pillows. I know that pillows are something I personally love to receive as a present because they're something I forget to replace through the years. Plus, comfort is the way to go! This year I turned to Malouf for a couple of their king-sized Zoned Talalay Latex Pillows and they are incredible! Malouf is a company that has explored the globe, Read more [...]

Thank you to Feejays for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Feejays are the ultimate in lounge garments. Their product line includes items for men, women, and children in a variety of patterns and sizes. These garments are perfect for either the lounger(s) in your family, those who are able to "dress down" while in public, or those who spend time outside during the cold weather months and need something warm under their outdoor clothing. One Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Music is such an important part of life.  Have you heard of how beneficial it is?  Music can actually raise a person's mood, get them excited, or make them feel calm and relaxed.  Music allows us to feel nearly all emotions that we can experience in our lives.  And music is just as important for kids as it is for adults!  Music actually has to power to ignite all areas of child development and skills for Read more [...]

Thanks to Danner for sending me these incredible boots. As always, all opinions are my own. As we head into winter in Minnesota, good footwear is probably the most important thing to consider. When I was a kid, someone told me that if my feet were warm, my whole body would feel warm. That stuck with me, and is still true today! That's why I turned to Danner for a pair of high-quality boots for myself this year. Danner has been making boots for almost a century, and like they say, "boots Read more [...]

I was sent samples from Camus Cognac. All opinions are my own. Camus has been independently owned since 1863. Camus Cognac has been made by five generations of the Camus family. If you're unfamiliar with cognac, it's a high-quality form of brandy named after Cognac, France and made in the nearby wine-growing regions. In France there are production methods and legal requirements for products to be able to be labeled as cognac. The Camus brand uses a process that gets unparalleled results of aromantic Read more [...]