Articles by Laurie
Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint ~ Review

Thank you to Rust-Oleum for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My two young daughters (ages 7 and 9 years old) love watching home improvement shows with me. They enjoy seeing all the different projects and decorating ideas.
Recently we saw a show where furniture was being transformed with chalk paint. The girls were inspired. They asked if they could paint their desks with chalk paint. I reached out to Rust-Oleum Read more [...]
COOLA Sunscreen & Skincare Products ~ Review & Giveaway 8/12

Thank you to COOLA for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
COOLA is passionate about making healthy sunscreens and skincare products. They chose to make their products using as many natural, organic, sustainable and locally sourced ingredients as possible. COOLA skincare products are free of parabens, paba, petroleum and phthalates. COOLA strives to make products that are better for your skin and better for the environment.
COOLA Read more [...]
BeddingStyle.com Laura Ashley Winnie Quilt Set ~ Review & Giveaway US 8/10

Thank you to BeddingStyle.com for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
When it came time to update our new master bedroom, I knew exactly where to shop for my window treatments and bedding set. BeddingStyle.com has become my go-to shop for all of my bedroom decorating needs. I discovered them two years ago when I was staging our last house for sale. I was so impressed with their selection, quality and prices, I knew Read more [...]
Swedish Treasures Wet it! Eco-Friendly Cleaning Cloths ~ Review

Thank you to Swedish Treasures for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Have you ever heard of Wet It! cleaning cloths from Swedish Treasures? Let me fill you in if you aren't familiar with them.
Wet it! cleaning cloths are made from 100% natural high-grade cotton and cellulose fibers. They feel like a microfiber but are much more eco-friendly. Each Wet it! cloth has a beautiful print on the front. The prints are Read more [...]
Best Nest Box For Backyard Chickens ~ Review

Thank you to Best Nest Box for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Last February we took a leap and adopted twelve chicks. We had never raised any kind of farm animal. This was a new and exciting adventure for us. The chicks were just a couple days old when we brought them home. They were so cute!
We had been thinking about getting chickens for quite a while. The home we had just purchased, once had raised pigs on Read more [...]
MuffinElse Paleo Mug Muffins ~ Review

Thank you to MuffinElse for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.
It's 7:42pm on a Thursday night. My husband is working out of town and my two daughters are spending the night with my mom and step-father. I have the house to myself and a looong to-do list. As I sit here working, I am craving something warm, gooey and filled with chocolate. I could quickly whip up a batch of brownies or chocolate chip cookies, but then Read more [...]
HomeFree Treats You Can Trust ~ Review & Giveaway US 08/03

Thank you to HomeFree for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
I love finding treats that I don't feel guilty about eating. I recently found HomeFree cookie treats. HomeFree cookies are free of nuts, eggs, and dairy. They are made with all natural ingredients; many of which are organic. HomeFree treats are Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan and Kosher Pareve.
For our review, we received Read more [...]
Gorilla Ladders 5.5 ft. Aluminum Hybrid Ladder ~ Review

Thank you to Gorilla Ladders for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Do you have a secure step stool to help you complete projects around your home? I didn't until recently.
A couple of months ago, I was asked to review the GLA-5X step stool from Gorilla Ladder. I was excited for the opportunity to have a secure step stool to help me with my chores.
The GLA-5X Gorilla Ladder is perfect for all of your projects...indoors Read more [...]
Maverick Housewares Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer ~ Review

Thank you to Maverick Housewares for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.
It's summer time! For our family, that means it's grilling time! Both my husband and I love grilling. Everything tastes better when it's grilled.
When I grill meat, I always worry about cooking to a safe temperature. I hate cutting meat open to check doneness. I usually end up overcooking meats just to be safe, but then they are dry and chewy. Yuck!
When Read more [...]
Zume Games Portable Badminton Set ~ Review & Giveaway US 08/02

Thank you to Zume Games for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.
My family loves playing yard games. Many nights have been spent playing bean bag toss, lawn golf, and yardzee. These are the moments I will forever cherish.
Recently we had the opportunity to review a portable badminton set from Zume Games.The Zume Games Badminton set is unlike any I have ever seen. The entire set comes in a heavy-duty portable case. Read more [...]
