Articles by Laurie
Pacific Play Tents Painting TeePee Review & #Giveaway US 04/24

I received product from Pacific Play Tents for my review. All opinions are my own.
We live in Oregon. That means we typically have more rainy days throughout the year than we have dry days. So my daughters are stuck playing inside more than I would like. Often we need to get creative with indoor play ideas.
One item that helps us beat boredom is the Painting Teepee from Pacific Play Tents. When you have a play tent, doing everyday activities in it makes them magically come to life. All Read more [...]
Plum Organics Kids Soups & Vida Pouches ~ Review

I received products from Plum Organics for my review. All opinions are my own.
Like many parents, I struggle with school lunches for my kids. I try to pack healthy home lunches, but I feel like we repeat the same foods over and over. We pack a sandwich or soup along with a fruit, a veggie, and a small treat. Monday- Thursday, we also need to pack an afternoon snack.
The last few weeks, I have been searching for different menu items. The girls and I checked out a few kids cookbooks from the Read more [...]
Tea Time With Plum Deluxe Tea ~ Review

I received products from Plum Deluxe Tea for my review. All opinions are my own.
I was recently asked if I would like to try loose leaf teas from a company called Plum Deluxe Tea. I jumped at the opportunity for a couple of reasons. I like the company story. Plum Deluxe Tea began after Andy’s mom Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her five year treatment, Pam made the most of each moment. She spend time taking care of herself. Spa treatments and self-care days helped keep her spirit Read more [...]
YesStyle.com Lace & Crochet Spring Apparel Review

I received products from YesStyle.com for my review. All opinions are my own.
For those of you who follow my reviews regularly, you well know by now that I have been making changes to live a healthier life. I have lost a significant amount weight and inches over the last 2 years. This is a great change; however, I have lost track of how many times I have had to buy entirely new wardrobes.
Recently, I started trading out my heavy winter apparel for my lighter spring wardrobe (spring came early Read more [...]
Well Woven Black & Ivory Lattice Area Rug Review

I received product from Well Woven for my review. All opinions are my own.
Our house is currently for sale. It has actually been on the market for a while now. As part of our house staging, I keep an area rug in our kitchen as well as our great room. The previous rug in our kitchen was a utility rug. While it was great at protecting our wood floors, it left something to be desired in the décor department. I decided to replace it with a rug that would work well in a high traffic area and would Read more [...]