Thank you to Obermeyer for sending product in exchange for review. All opinions belong to me.  Michigan winters are cold, honestly most of the northern states winters are cold. Winter in Michigan can also be unpredictable. When it comes to Michigan winter we can have 2 feet of heavy wet snow one day and two days later have it be a sopping wet mess with mud everywhere. So there is no doubt that when I'm searching for a good snow suit for my family, waterproof is a top feature needed. Obermeyer Read more [...]

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, "I'm Going To Give You A Bear Hug" is Read more [...]

I was sent a 1-800-Baskets.com Valentine's day gift basket for review. All opinions are my own. I've always found Valentine's day to be a fun holiday. When I was little, my mom would get my siblings and I little gifts. Usually an assortment of little gifts such as a bag of candy, a stuffed animal, a coloring book and some new crayons. In Michigan February is still pretty cold and often snowy so it can be a dreary month, so it was nice to have a fun little day right in the middle to look forward Read more [...]

It's no secret that I love babies.  Everyone who knows me at all knows I always have.   I still remember back in 5th grade when I turned down going to a friends house overnight to, instead, spend the evening babysitting.  Since my passion has always been children, I actually opened by very own licensed home daycare the week after I graduated from high school!  While I was worried my age would be a hindrance, parents never seemed to mind and I almost always had a waiting list of families wanting Read more [...]

Growing up, my grandma always had this awesome little silverware set that was kid sized.  It's one of my earliest memories from her house as I always scoured the drawer to find it.  The handles each had an adorable little bunny and I really cherished using them.  Actually, it's really special to now see my own kids using that exact set when we visit!  So when I saw that Kleynimals offered a gorgeous flatware set, I was really excited to try see them in person and have our very own quality children's Read more [...]

I am a Nutrisystem Nation blogger. I am provided with Nutrisystem in exchange for updating regularly. All opinions are my own. One of Ryan's childhood friends moved a few hours away after college. They are still friends, but due to the distance and work schedules they only see each other a couple times per year. This week their work schedules worked out so that they could get together this week. Ryan left early one morning and came home the following afternoon. He maintained Nutrisytem on the Read more [...]

The world is filled with technology and no matter how much I try to personally avoid it, it's always there!  We have a television but are standing firm in our resolve to not actually have any channels, Netflix, or any other method of streaming in channels or movies.  So that means that our kiddos can watch a DVD from time to time but that's it.  It allows my husband and I to monitor what is allowed, limits marketing that our kids are exposed to, and helps keep us grounded as a family. So while Read more [...]

I was sent The Little Kernel mini popcorn for review. All opinions are my own. I eat popcorn fairly regularly. When watching what I eat, I've never struggled nearly as much with sweets or deserts as I do snacks. For me, popcorn is a nice lower-calorie alternative to chips when I want a finger-food type snack. The Little Kernel is a brand of mini-popcorn that uses no artificial ingredients, and that is popped in olive oil, making it a great chance for those who are ingredient-conscious. The Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Dining out is part of life. It can be overwhelming to dine out when you are trying to eat healthily. Thankfully, when you are on a Nutrisystem plan, they send you an Eating Out Guide. This is the holy grail! The Eating Out Guide helps you to make smart choices. They list strategies for success, give you diet-friendly foods at 30 of the most popular eateries nationwide, Read more [...]

Thank you to Travall for providing me with products in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. When I was contacted by Travall to review their cargo guards I jumped at the opportunity. About 5 years ago, my best friends husband was in a terrible rollover car accident. For unknown reasons, his car left the road, rolled multiple times and finally rested on its top, up against a telephone pole. The car accident was bad, but what hurt him the most (physically) was his work Read more [...]