I received products from PlushCraft, Orb Factory, for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Life has been CRAZY busy for us the last month. Our house sold, we began house shopping for our new home, found it and began the purchasing process. The school year is coming to an end which means multiple field trips for me to help chaperone. PLUS we had already booked a family vacation for the first week of summer break. So now we are leaving tomorrow for vacation and three days after we return, Read more [...]

I received products from Contigo for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Oregon has had BEAUTIFUL summer weather this week. We have had temps 80 degrees an d warmer. In these hot temperatures, it’s important to remember everyone is staying hydrated. I pay close attention to making sure my young daughters are drinking enough water. Our preferred water bottles come from Contigo. Contigo offers a variety of water bottles to suit everyone’s needs and styles. For our review, Contigo Read more [...]

I received product from Quantum Scale for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. I was recently asked to review a new Quantum Scale. I received a Quantum Scale last year, so I asked my mom if she would like to review the new one. She jumped at the opportunity. The following are her words: I love my Quantum Scale.    Trust me, I’ve owned many different bathroom scales during my 59 years, and each and every one of them had a feature that I absolutely didn’t want to live without…but Read more [...]

I received products from Path of Life Brands for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. I love quinoa, but I have to be creative when I serve it to my family. I get the best reactions when I mix quinoa in a salad or another big combo dish. They seem to prefer it as a background ingredient rather than the main ingredient. Crazy picky eaters! I recently discovered a brand called Path of Life. They make delicious and nutritious quinoa salad blends. The Path of Life blends are very versatile Read more [...]

I received products from Yankee Candle for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. My emotions are strongly tied to fragrances. Nothing puts me in a better mood faster than the smell of an aromatic candle. I am quite picky when it comes to my candle selections though. I don’t want a candle with a little puff of the scent; I like them to FILL the room with their fragrance! I also want the candle itself to be attractive and coordinate with my home décor. One of my favorite candle companies Read more [...]

I received products from Healthy Harvest Oils for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. I love grilling. For me, it doesn’t get much better than a healthy meal, prepared with quality fresh ingredients, cooked on a hot grill. When I am grilling, I like to use Healthy Harvest Oils. Healthy Harvest Oils are Non-GMO products produced on a sustainable family farm. Healthy Harvest was created to meet the demand of both consumers and socially responsible farmers. Their products are physically Read more [...]

I received products from Lee Jeans. All opinions and photos are my own. Oregon has had a fairly dry spring this year. We have not seen nearly as much rain as we normally do. We also have had above normal temperatures. This has caused me, and others, to bring out our summer wardrobes early. I quickly found myself wanting new capris for the season. I reached out to my friends a Lee Jeans and they were happy to send me some of their new products. I received three new pairs of capris: Easy Fit Read more [...]

I received products from Pacific Play Tents for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. A few weeks ago, I told you about a company called Pacific Play Tents. Pacific Play Tents offers play teepees, tunnels, parachutes, chairs, and tents in various shapes and sizes. They also carry fun accessories for all of these items. For our review, we received a “Painting Teepee”. This teepee was super easy to set up. It came with step-by-step instructions, four sturdy wood poles, a strong Read more [...]

I received product from Wear Luck. All opinions and photos are my own. I love finding companies with a strong mission and being able to share them with all of you. One of my latest discoveries is a company called Wear Luck. Wear Luck is working to make a difference in the lives of women. Wear Luck is committed to helping women find balance in life. Their clothing features positive messages to encourage us to do and be our best. They strive to support you on your journey towards achieving your Read more [...]

I received merchandise from Gymboree for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. My daughters LOVE wearing Gymboree apparel and accessories. When asked if we wanted to review the new Hop ‘N’ Roll line, the girls jumped at the opportunity! Gymboree’s new clothing line called Hop ‘N’ Roll is composed of pieces that can easily be mixed and matched. These pieces are perfect for school, extracurricular activities and playdates. Our school district has dress code restrictions- Read more [...]