Articles by Laurie
PlushCraft Personalized Pillow Kits ~ Review

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 [...]
Stay Hydrated This Summer With #SpillProofGizmo ~ Review & #Giveaway US 6/21

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 [...]
Quantum Bathroom Scale Review

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 [...]
Path Of Life Quinoa ~ Review & Poblano Peppers Stuffed With Southwest Quinoa Recipe

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 [...]
NEW Summer Fragrances From Yankee Candle ~ Review

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 [...]