24 Homemade Christmas Gifts for Grandparents They’ll Treasure Forever

Grandparents usually don’t want expensive gifts. Most say they care most about spending time with family and receiving presents made with love. A homemade Christmas gift doesn’t have to be perfect to be priceless. Whether it’s made by kids, teens, or adults, a thoughtful handmade gift shows time, effort, and love. That’s something you can’t buy in a store. If you want meaningful Christmas gifts that are also affordable, these 24 homemade gift ideas are sure to make Grandma and Read more [...]

Fairy Tales Hair Care Review & Giveaway

This 'Fairy Tales Hair Care Review & Giveaway' post contains Amazon affiliate links. Fairy Tales Hair Care Review & Giveaway When people hear that we have six kids, they usually consider us a big family. And with three girls in the mix, all sporting longer hair, you can imagine just how much shampoo, conditioner, and detangling spray we go through! But our hair care experience goes beyond our own children. Over the years, we've also opened our home to foster children.  Through Read more [...]

Boo-dorable Halloween Books for Young Children from Sourcebooks!

By Amber

October 30th, 2026
I received these books in exchange for sharing about them with our readers. As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. One of the things I miss most about working in a daycare is reading adorable picture books to little kiddos! While my kids are graduating into graphic novels and chapter books, I'm delighted to have a new nephew who I can read picture books to again. Check out some of these Halloween favorites from Sourcebooks, and pick overnight shipping on Amazon Read more [...]

Emberly Personalized Books: The Night You Saved Christmas + Giveaway

This giveaway prize is being provided by Emberly Personalized Books. Emberly Personalized Books: The Night You Saved Christmas + Giveaway There is just something magical about a personalized book.  My kids LOVE seeing their names incorporated into a story.  But when the character actually looks like them too?  It takes the experience to an entirely different level!  Enter: Emberly Personalized Books! Rather than asking you to build a character by choosing from a collection Read more [...]

Sandbox VR’s Family Friendly Squid Game Experience: Step Inside the Games!

By Amber

October 28th, 2026
Thanks to Sandbox VR for partnering with me on this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Have you ever watched a show or played a video game and wished you could actually step inside it? That’s pretty much what you get to do at Sandbox VR! We recently had the chance to try their NEW Deadwood Origins experience, and after having SO much fun with that, we were excited to check out another one of their rooms: Squid Game Virtuals! What Is Sandbox VR? If you haven’t heard of Sandbox Read more [...]

Fiktola Custom Storybook Review, Discount, & Giveaway

I received product from Fiktola to facilitate this 'Fiktola Custom Storybook Review, Discount, & Giveaway' post and it contains affiliate links. There's something so special about seeing a child's face light up when they realize they're part of a story.  Fiktola Custom Storybook Review: A Personalized Adventure Your Child Will Treasure! I'm always looking for meaningful gifts.  And I especially love gifts that encourage imagination, creativity, and a love for reading.  (I Read more [...]

DREAM PAIRS Waterproof Winter Boots Review: Warm & Stylish Snow Boots for the Whole Family

This 'DREAM PAIRS Waterproof Winter Boots Review: Warm & Stylish Snow Boots for the Whole Family' post contains Amazon affiliate links. DREAM PAIRS Waterproof Winter Boots Review: Warm & Stylish Snow Boots for the Whole Family It's no secret that we are BIG fans of the DREAM PAIRS brand of footwear.  I think almost everyone in our family owns AT LEAST one pair, with many of us owning several. From everyday sneakers and sandals to dress shoes and boots.  DREAM PAIRS has become Read more [...]

Freniland Wooden Kitchen & Coffee Center: Ultimate Pretend Play Kitchen Duo (+ Discount & Giveaway)

I received product to help facilitate this 'Freniland Wooden Kitchen & Coffee Center: Ultimate Pretend Play Kitchen Duo (+ Discount & Giveaway)' post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Freniland Wooden Kitchen & Coffee Center: Ultimate Pretend Play Kitchen Duo (+ Giveaway) I have so many fond memories of 'playing kitchen' with my sister when we were growing up. Sometimes we'd pretend to be mommies, busy making meals and taking care of our babies. Other days, we'd turn Read more [...]

Olympia Doll Collection Review: Beautiful Dolls That Inspire Imaginative Play (+ Giveaway)

I received product to facilitate this 'Olympia Doll Collection Review: Beautiful Dolls That Inspire Imaginative Play (+ Giveaway)' post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Olympia Doll Collection by Oz Creations Review: Beautiful Dolls That Inspire Imaginative Play (+ Giveaway) Our youngest has entered such a fun phase lately.  She absolutely LOVES imaginative play! Whether she's a mommy caring for her baby dolls, a chef whipping up lunch in her play kitchen, or a bus driver pretending Read more [...]

DREAM PAIRS Boots Review: Stylish Fall Boots for Women & Girls

This 'DREAM PAIRS Boots Review: Stylish Fall Boots for Women & Girls' post contains Amazon affiliate links.  As always, all opinions are my own. DREAM PAIRS Boots Review: Stylish Fall Boots for Women & Girls Whelp.  The weather is officially changing here in Minnesota! We're starting to see the leaves turn beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow.  And, I was surprised to see some are already falling to the ground too.  While I'm definitely NOT looking forward Read more [...]