Articles by Laurie
Candlewick Press Children’s Chapter Books ~ Review

Thank you to Candlewick Press for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My daughters LOVE reading chapter books. Recently we had the opportunity to read five new chapter books from Candlewick Press- Around the World, Snow White A Graphic Novel, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes, and Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon.
Savannah, almost 10 years old, read Around Read more [...]
Design Essentials Natural Hair Care Products ~ Review & Giveaway US 11/09

Thank you to Design Essentials for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Design Essentials hair care products were designed to bring your hair balance. Their products contain vitamins and protein to improve the look and feel of your hair. Design Essential hair care products are professional quality.
For my review, I received a Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Collection, as well as a Time Read more [...]
Nutrisystem How Am I Measuring Up? ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
I have completed four full weeks of Nutrisystem. Each week, I have measured my body and weighed myself. It is both an exciting and nerve-racking task. I hold my breath every time I step on the scale and weigh myself several times to make sure I get a consistent reading. For me, this is the easiest way to track my progress.
I have a few friends who are also trying to Read more [...]
Mansfield Plumbing Denali Toilet ~ Review & Giveaway US & Canada 11/03

Thank you to Mansfield Plumbing for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
We purchased our home a little over a year ago. The house was built in 1989. It was in great shape. All we had to do was make some cosmetic changes to make it ours. One of the first rooms we gave a makeover to, was our downstairs guest bathroom. It had floor to ceiling floral wallpaper. We removed the wallpaper, textured the wall and then painted it lunar surface Read more [...]
Fairy Tales Curly-Q Hair Care ~ Review & Giveaway US 11/02

Thank you to Fairy Tales for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My daughters LOVE Fairy Tales hair care products. Fairy Tales hair care products are free of all harsh chemicals including- pesticides, toxins, paraben, and sulfates. With so many kiddos also having allergies to dairy, gluten, soy, and nuts, Fairy Tales went ahead and made sure that they products were free of those ingredients as well. Fairy Tales products were designed Read more [...]
Case Logic CD/DVD Organization & Storage Wallets ~ Review

Thank you to Case Logic for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
I LOVE watching movies at home. For me, it doesn't get much better than cozy pajamas, a warm crackling fire, a hot drink in hand and watching a movie with my family. With my love of watching movies, we/I have collected quite the DVD library. I prefer to keep my DVDs in a wallet, as opposed to the cases they come in. It saves me space and helps me keep the movies organized Read more [...]
EarthKind Pest & Rodent All Natural Repellent ~ Review & Giveaway 11/02

Thank you to EarthKind for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
We live out in the country. We are surrounded by 200+ acres of farm land. Occasionally, we get a critter in the house. One day I was sitting in our quiet front room and heard a rustling sound. I tracked it to our game cabinet. I opened the puzzle drawer and found a mouse eating a sudoku puzzle. He/she had completely shredded the puzzle book. Knowing the little bit I know Read more [...]
Nutrisystem Staying Strong With Your Period ~ Review

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
During my first two weeks on Nutrisystem, I didn't have any problems sticking to the plan. It was easy for me. I was never hungry. I felt great! This last week hasn't been so easy. What's the problem? I have my period. When it's that lovely time of the month, I get hungry, cold, and sleepy. Like many women, I also have cramps, bloating, and retain water. (I read that some Read more [...]
Big Red Rooster Dinosaur Projection Alarm Clock ~ Review & Giveaway US 11/01

Thank you to Big Red Rooster for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My eight-year-old nephew William, loves all things related to dinosaurs. He is very knowledgeable about dinosaur species, the average size of each species, the foods they ate, the environment they thrived in, and their weaknesses. I learn something new about dinosaurs every time I talk with William. He is a great teacher.
I was asked to review a projection alarm Read more [...]
Crunchies Food Freeze Dried Fruit ~ Review & Discount

Thank you to Crunchies Food for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Do you like fruit? I think I could live off fruit alone; I love it! When asked to review Crunchies Food Freeze Dried Fruit, I jumped at the opportunity.
Crunchies Food offers 10 delicious varieties of freeze dried fruits and vegetables. They get their produce fresh from farmers they have built a relationship with and have come to trust. Crunchies Food farmers harvest Read more [...]
