A huge thank you to Kalencom for sending the LA Diaper bag for review in exchange for my honest opinion. There was a time in my life that I carried only a wallet which contained my some cash and my debit card. At that point in my life I proudly proclaimed, "I will never carry a purse!" Then, as I got older, I decided a purse wasn't so bad. I thought to myself 'look at all the things you can bring with you if you have a purse!' I was known to my friends as being the one that had anything and Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Next Sunday is Easter. It also happens to be my youngest daughter's eighth birthday! We plan to have a special Easter brunch and birthday party. For this special day, I needed a fresh salad to go with our meal. I wanted to try something new so,  I went to the Nutrisystem Leaf website and found one that I thought we would enjoy. I plan to make the Nutrisystem Balsamic Read more [...]

Typically, I strive to have a home cooked meal on our dining room table every single day for my family.  But life happens and there are days when I just run out of time.  I know that I'm not alone in this struggle to have delicious meals available for myself and my family.  So when I came across the Good Food Made Simple brand and began learning more about them and what they stand for, I was really excited. Sending a big thank you to Good Food Made Simple for providing us with samples! Not Read more [...]

Thank you to Princess Bowtique for sending products in exchange for my honest opinion. My cousin had always loved Princess Bowtique items for her daughter, so when I found out I was having a girl I couldn't wait to try some of the things on her that she had passed down to me. I also was fortunate enough to partner with Princess Bowtique for a review at Christmastime. You can see that review HERE. My daughter has had quite a bit of hair since she was born. I have had others comment on Read more [...]

Fairy Gardens are all the rage these days and my daughter hopped right aboard the train.  Truthfully, I actually don't even mind!  I love that she wants to do something creative with her hands and any activity or toy that engages children without a screen gets bonus points in my book.  So when I came across the My Fairy Garden Magical Cottage from PlayMonster, I thought it would be perfect to help kids celebrate Easter or even just as a Spring activity to usher in the new season. Sending a big Read more [...]

I am a Nutrisystem nation blogger. I am provided with a meal plan in exchange for regular updates. All opinions are my own. One of the most common questions that Ryan gets when people see or hear that he is on Nutrisystem is "Aren't you hungry?" I understand why the question gets asked. Nutrisystem entrees look very small. However, they incorporate protein and/or fiber so that you stay fuller longer while on a low-calorie plan. So that is the #1 reason why you won't be "starving" while on Nutrisystem. Read more [...]

Thank you to Caulipower for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you heard about the new trend of making pizza with cauliflower crust? Have you tried it? I have and it was a mess! My crust was burnt and raw at the same time. The middle was mushy and gross. We tossed it without even trying it. I was bummed! I loved the idea of having a pizza crust that was nutritious, but it just wasn't worth it to me. While doing some product Read more [...]

As I think about the things that our kids seem to gain the most benefit from in life, it seems that their imaginations are always at the forefront.  They learn so much through play and pretending is a childhood passage that I feel goes all too quickly as the world tries to inundate reality.  So when I see companies that offer amazing products that help children aim for the stars and lets them feel like that can do and be anyone, I get excited.  Over the past few years, I've fallen in love with Read more [...]

Are you ready for some more great gift ideas for Easter or upcoming birthdays?  Ravensburger offers a fantastic variety of products and they have a couple of great new games in their line up as well.  So today, I'm excited to partner with them to share two fun games with you and an awesome giveaway too! For those word loving people in your life, the new Krazy Wordz from Ravensburger is sure to be a hit. Using your titles, players create a word that best fits their Task Card. Then, the other Read more [...]

One of my favorite TV shows as a kid featured a child-genius as the main character. I liked it so much that anytime I catch word of shows or movies with a similar theme they catch my ear. Gifted is a movie that will be in theaters tomorrow, April 7th. The cast features Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer. In the movie, Frank Adler (acted by Chris Evans) is raising his niece Mary (acted by Mckenna Grace) who is a child prodigy. It takes place in Florida, Read more [...]