Sending a huge thank you to Pacific Play Tents for sending the Butterfly Garden Pavilion Tent for review in exchange for my honest opinion. As my daughter is getting older we are working on putting away some of her 'baby' toys and getting her more 'big girl' toys. I love toys that will help stimulate her imagination, and that she will be able to use for years to come. The beautiful Butterfly Garden Pavilion from Pacific Play Tents meets both of these requirements. As soon as the Butterfly Garden Read more [...]

Custom jewelry is something that makes a perfect gift for all ages as well as offers up something special that can be cherished.  Taking the time to find the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved ones can be a struggle but Isabelle Grace Jewelry makes it easy with their great selection.  They offer a variety of ways to celebrate life beautifully through their custom, hand stamped pieces that will be enjoyed for years to come. Sending a big thank you to Isabelle Grace Jewelry for sending us their Read more [...]

Growing up, from grade school through graduating, pens were a popular gift.  They truly worked well for boys and girls and were a safe and useful gift for those "Secret Santa" gift exchanges that we did with our homeroom as well as sport teams.  If we're going to be completely honest, my husband and I still get excited about getting a great pen and guard them dearly at our desks.  One brand that was an essential all those years ago in school as well as still today is Pilot. Sending a big thank Read more [...]

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post but all opinions are my own. With the Easter holiday on the horizon, my husband and I are busy sharing with our children the Christian history behind the holiday and why it's so important.  So as we strive to do that in a way that our kids can grasp and comprehend, I 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 Up 1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many Read more [...]

Finding those extra special items for the kids' Easter baskets each year is always fun.  While we do like to include a couple small indulgent edible treats, I prefer to top the baskets off with something that will last a lot longer and not cause any cavities.  Just recently, I came across a really unique website that offers delightful gifts for babies and toddlers first few years of life and I'm thrilled to share more about them with you today! Sending a big thank you to Bunnies By The Bay for Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. For the last six months, I have been on Nutrisystem's Uniquely Yours Women's weight-loss plan. Six months sounds like a long time, but it has really gone by quickly. During this time, I have been reminded about proper portion sizes as well as how to make healthy choices. I have learned a few new tricks as well. It has been a fun journey thus far! As of today, I Read more [...]

Hosting a co-ed baby shower? Not sure where to start? Here are some great game ideas for a couple's shower. As you can see from the pictures we had games for both men and women. Everyone got involved and had a ton of fun! Pacifier Spit! We got cheap pacifiers online and handed them out to all the guys in attendance. On the count of three they had to spit their pacifier as far as they could. Longest distance won a prize. Name That Baby Food! We had 10 different baby foods for the ladies Read more [...]

I am a Nutrisystem nation blogger. I am provided with a Nutrisystem meal plan in exchange for regular updates. All opinions are my own. This is Ryan & I, within a month of him starting Nutrisystem. On a beach, in July. He had only lost around 10 pounds at this point, but I remember thinking about how this was just the beginning. I was hopeful that he would stick with Nutrisystem to lose the weight he wanted to lose so that he would feel more self confident at the beach. I'm so glad he has Read more [...]

This post is sponsored by OxyLED but all opinions are my own. At our local MOPS meeting this past week, the topic of the day was anger and frustration and how we deal with it (whether it's our own or our children's.)  One of the discussion questions asked what time of day do you experience the most anger or frustration.  Every single mom at my table said bedtime was definitely the hardest time with the most frustration and struggle.  Over the years, we've had our fair share of bedtime struggles Read more [...]