I received two board games from Out of the Box for this review. All opinions are my own. Out of the Box is a company that started in the late 1990’s and has quickly become one of the leading American game companies.  Their goal is to develop, produce and distribute games that can be learned easily in just a few minutes, completed within an hour, that are exciting and fun, and that are colorfully made and illustrated.   Sounds like a winning combination to me as an adult so you can imagine Read more [...]

I received product from Arcopedico for this review. All opinions are my own. Last year, I bought my first pair of knee-high boots; it was love the first time I wore them. Since then, I have added a few more pairs to my wardrobe. I love how knee high boots can look dressy or can be worn with a more casual outfit. One of my newest pairs of boots came from Arcopedico. Arcopedico specializes in women’s comfortable shoes. They are lightweight and structurally designed for a woman’s foot. Read more [...]

I received products from FIT Top for this review. All opinions are my own. I have taken great steps towards living a healthier life. One of the main areas I continue to struggle with, is drinking enough water. There are a few reasons I don’t enjoy drinking water, but the biggest is that I don’t know what is in my water. Is it clean? Does it have toxins in it? What’s that smell? Do you taste that? I believe our city tap water to be fairly clean (relatively speaking) but I still wonder. (Santa Read more [...]

I received books from WackaDoodle Books for this review. All opinions are my own. Books are one of my favorite items to gift to young boys and girls because they have so much to offer…they can inform, transcend, entertain, and encourage.  Depending on who or what I am shopping for, I sometimes feel overwhelmed because of all the choices. I want guidance from someone who is “in the know”. I recently discovered a unique online book store called WackaDoodle Books. WackaDoodle Books Read more [...]

I received Candlewick Press children’s books for this review. All opinions are my own. Both of my girls enjoy reading and being read to. They appreciate being able to let their imaginations run wild and take them on the journey being told in the story. Sometimes they are able to see themselves in the characters. Other times they learn the lessons being taught in the book. While other times, the stores are a nice way to slip off into a magical land far away. Because of their love for reading, Read more [...]

I received product from InvitationBox.com for my review. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again…time to dig through photos from the previous 12 months in search of the “perfect” photos that capture the spirit of our family so we can put together our traditional family Christmas card.   Time to get stressed because I can’t find what I’m looking for in a photo or I’m disappointed with the photo card selections. Why do we do this year after year? Because it really is Read more [...]

I received product from PlaSmart for my review. All opinions are my own. Problem solving is a skill that we all need. It helps us figure out how to work through the smallest challenges to the biggest hurdles we may face in life. If we can teach young kids how to problem solve, then perhaps our next generations will have brighter futures. We all know that kids learn best through play. With that thought in mind, I am thrilled when I am able to find toys that are both fun and teaching tools. Teaching Read more [...]

I received products from Beautycounter for my review. All opinions are my own. I was recently introduced to a company named Beautycounter. They offer skin care products that are formulated to be gentle, effective and safe. When they set out to create a new product, they continue to ask themselves, if the ingredients are safe, are they needed and/or will they improve the product. Every ingredient is researched to make sure it is safe. Beautycounter has a full disclosure of ingredients on each Read more [...]

I received products from Bittersweet by Design for my review. All opinions are my own. Do you read the “About Us” when discovering a new online business? I do. I want to “know” who I am doing business with. I love hearing how companies got their start and why they are in the business that they are in. I recently stumbled upon a business called Bittersweet by Design. When I read their “About Us”, I instantly became a fan. Bittersweet by Design got its name from the Bittersweet Nightshade Read more [...]

I received products from Mrs. Meyers for my review. All opinions are my own. I have been a fan of Mrs. Meyers cleaning products for a while now. I appreciate that Mrs. Meyer’s products were formulated to help me clean my house and leave our home environment safe for my family. All of Mrs. Meyers products are created with plant-derived ingredients and essential oils. They are designed to be earth-friendly and hard-working. For my review, I received Liquid Dish Soap, Liquid Hand Soap, Countertop Read more [...]