I was sent a Bialtti pan in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.We have a few meals that I regularly make, which tend to spill over our regular frying pans. Bialetti's Covered Deep Saute pan has come to the rescue, so to speak! I've found it to be a really nice, versatile pan. It's from The Bialetti Ceramic Pro line. The bag-worthy features listed on the Bialetti site: ceramic, nonstick eco friendly cookware Durable hard anodized exterior for added strength. Thick, even Read more [...]

Thank you to Cupbuzz for sending product for review in exchange for my honest opinion.Now that I'm pregnant, and it's summertime, I am trying really hard to stay well hydrated. I am admittedly not as good at at staying hydrated and drinking water as I should be. As a nurse, I am well aware of the health benefits of staying well hydrated. One problem is, I don't care for water that isn't cold. I was excited to partner with Cupbuzz to create a custom tumbler that I can use at home and on the Read more [...]

Since I cut meat from my diet over a year ago, I had to find other ways to supplement my protein intake. There are so clever ways to do so that are so tasty, you might way to try them even if you're not vegetarian or vegan!Here is my top 5 favorite plant-based sources of protein:1. The Classic: TofuNow, now, I know what you're going to say:  Yuck! It's gross, bland and chewy!I confess it, I used to think that way myself.  The trick is to add as much flavor as you can, because Read more [...]

 Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me, Emily @ Emily Reviews, Shelly @ The Attic Girl, and Rena @ An Ordinary Housewife.So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways. Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many Read more [...]

First let me start off with thanking you all for being so patient with me while I got myself more set in a three child home! It has taken a little while to write this due to the hectic life that is a newborn, six and four year old. So without further delay, my homebirth story.I had what would be my last prenatal on February 23rd. Everything was checking out great. My Iron was on point and I was feeling great. My midwife Hannah needed to be gone up north two hours for a certification program February Read more [...]