Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Did you know that approximately 30% of Americans aren't getting a good night's sleep? I know, I don't consistently get a good night's sleep. I have anxiety issues. Their are many nights where I simply cannot turn off my brain. It isn't that I am necessarily worried about something, it's often that I simply cannot stop going over the day's events. Once I fall asleep, I Read more [...]

Thank you to I Heart Keenwah for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I recently discovered a company called I Heart Keenwah. I Heart Keenwah specializes in foods made with organic Bolivian Royal quinoa. Quinoa is naturally low-glycemic, high in fiber, full of vitamins and minerals, AND high in protein! When I saw that they make snacks with quinoa, I knew this would be a good brand for my family. Like many families, we are trying Read more [...]

I remember being in middle school and the gym teacher getting after one girl who was lying on the floor in the locker room. The girl explained that she didn't want to participate in gym that day because she was having period cramps. The teacher said that being active can help with cramps and other period symptoms. Honestly, at the time I thought she was making that up just to try to convince the girl. I knew that when I was on my period I usually felt much much sluggish than usual. However, Read more [...]

With each passing day, my kids are itching for summer to arrive.  We are hoping to finish up with school within the next two weeks and the kids are anticipating this change.  However, as a parent, I know that children are always learning.  Exploring outside can easily become a lesson in Science and playing games is a great option for learning all year round.  So as our school year is winding down, I wanted to find a couple of new games to add to our collection that we could utilize to continue Read more [...]

Thank you to IKIKI for providing me with product in exchange for review purposes. All opinions belong to myself.  In my experience kids either love shoes or hate them. My oldest loves them and wears shoes most of the time. My youngest enjoys putting her shoes on and taking them off, not necessarily wearing them regularly. I'm sure you've seen the shoes that light up when you take steps, which are all around pretty neat. The problem I've found with most light up things for children is they are Read more [...]

Finding the perfect gift for any occasion can be daunting.  The frustrating part for me, though, is when I finally find that item that I know will be amazing, I will stand for an hour in the card section frazzled because there are no good options.  Or, almost worse, when at a party and the person of honor received several of the exact same cards.  It always makes me feel sad when I'm unable to top a gift with a sensational card because I just can't find one.  So recently, when I came across Lovepop Read more [...]

Several years back, I started hearing about all the benefits of coconut products.  From coconut oil to coconut sugar and flour, there was a big buzz about the fact that these were healthier options than the typical grocery store items.   Since we've taken strides to become healthier and implement more wholesome ingredients when possible, I was really excited when I heard about Coco Treasure because they are on a mission to provide USDA certified natural and organic coconut products for customers. Sending Read more [...]

May is here and time is ticking down.  Mother's Day is now less than two weeks away and, if you haven't started thinking about a gift yet, I have some fun ideas for you today.  Many moms are changing the way people perceive them and there are even grandma's heading out sky diving and thrill-seeking mamas conquering feats every day.  So for those special moms in your life who don't want the typical gift, Big Mouth Inc. has you covered. Sending a big thank you to Big Mouth Inc. for sending us these Read more [...]

Thank you to Lifeway for providing me with product in exchange for review purposes. All opinions belong to myself. Probiotics are becoming more and more popular in the news, media and medical community. You might be asking yourself what are probiotics. Probiotics are the helpful bacteria found in fermented foods and some supplements that can help your body operate a little smoother. Most people know about the beneficial bacteria within yogurt, essentially probiotics are that same beneficial Read more [...]

This past week, Minnesota went from sunny and warm to cold and even a bit snowy, back to a bright sunshine day again.  While the air is still a little too brisk for my liking and I want our 60+ degree weather back, I couldn't help but celebrate that sun again by breaking in my new pair of Bokos USA Sandals. Sending a big thank you to Bokos USA for these great sandals and sponsoring this giveaway! I was just recently on the hunt for a great pair of summer sandals that I could utilize all summer Read more [...]