Thanks to Bold Made for sending me this game! As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. Everyone's familiar with the card game Old Maid, but have you heard of Bold Made?? Bold Made flips the script on Old Maid and includes bold women who made huge impacts on our world and has a more aspirational goal of ending the game with the Bold Made card! Every card features bold women such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai, Temple Grandin, Marie Curie, & Read more [...]

Thank you to Candle Warmers Etc. for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I love walking into a house (particularly my own) and being greeted by a pleasant aroma. We have two dogs and the last thing I want to smell (or for my guests to smell) is that all-too-well-recognized pet odor. Or lingering food smells! That brings me to Candle Warmers Etc. Candle Warmers Etc. is my go-to place for home fragrance products. They have a plethora of scented Read more [...]

Thank you to LazyOne for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. We have several traditions we keep around the holidays. Some of them go back to when my husband and I were young and others started when our daughters were young. One of our family traditions is opening a new pair of pajamas on Christmas Eve night. I have asked the girls over the years if this is something they want to continue or let go of. They both say that it is something they want Read more [...]

This pediped giveaway is sponsored by pediped. As always, all opinions are my own. I am a huge fan of pediped shoes. As a matter of fact, I’ve been buying them for over a decade for my children (and foster children when we fostered) so I’m always happy to share about them on the blog here too…especially when there’s a giveaway involved - LIKE TODAY! pediped Footwear – Children’s Shoes For Every Age & Stage There are so many reasons why I like pediped shoes. Not only are they Read more [...]

Candlewick press sent me books for inclusion in my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. I love giving books with holiday gifts. For the kids in my life, I usually give them a toy and a book that is related to some interest of theirs. Too often, kids are made to read books in school that they find boring. This can result in kids forgetting that reading can be really fun if you find books that suit your interests. So, I try to gift books that kids will be excited about as a subtle way of Read more [...]

Thank you to Airomé for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Everyone who knows me knows I would much rather "fix" what ails me using aromatherapy rather than take medication. That doesn't mean, medications don't have a purpose so don't get me wrong. I'm mainly talking about when I feel a smidge bit overwhelmed, am feeling a little sad or melancholy, maybe I have the sniffles, my head feels "full," or those restless nights when I can't sleep. Read more [...]

Thank you to The Spice Lab for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. The Spice Lab is my favorite place to shop for seasonings. They have a wide variety of herbs, spices, seasoning blends, and rubs. They also have gift sets and drink mixes. The Spice Lab's products are made with high-quality ingredients and are full of flavor.  Today I want to tell you about a few of my favorites from The Spice Lab. All of them would make great gifts! Nom Read more [...]

Thanks to Taco vs. Burrito for sending me a game! As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. We love playing games as a family, and compact games that can come with us when we travel are even better. Taco vs. Burrito is a new family favorite - check out all the features of this awesome game!  This wildly popular card game, Taco vs. Burrito, was created by a seven year old and is perfect for families! Basic gameplay is easy to master but the Action Cards Read more [...]

This 'GuruNanda Halo XL + Oils - Lavish Gifts For Your Loved Ones' post is sponsored by GuruNanda.  As always, all opinions are my own. Having a clean home doesn't just mean clear counters, swept floors, and everything in its place.  It also means walking into a house where welcoming and pleasant aromas gently engulf you.  Instead of the plug-ins that typically put contaminants into the air, this year, turn to GuruNanda and their product lineup! GuruNanda Halo XL + Oils - Lavish Read more [...]

Little Unicorn sent me a muslin throw blanket for review. All opinions are my own. I fell in love with muslin fabric several years ago after first seeing how soft it can be, while also being breathable. So many soft fabrics, such as fleece, cause me to overheat. With muslin, I don't have to tolerate being too warm just to experience softness - which I love!  A lot of people are familiar with muslin swaddling blankets and toddler-sized quilts, but muslin blankets for older kids or even Read more [...]