Thank you to BeddingStyle.com for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. It was recently brought to my attention, that my daughters (ages 7.5 years old and almost 10 years old) were still using the bedding sets I bought them when they were toddlers. Both of my daughters were early climbers. We had to take them out of their cribs when they were around a year old because they kept climbing out. I worried when they tried to climb out of the Read more [...]

Thank you to Sebamed for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I have eczema. I have to be careful what products I use on my skin. If I use the wrong products, it will irritate my eczema, causing my  skin to dry out, crack and bleed. When I find skincare products that work, I try to only use those products. My all-time favorite skin care line is Sebamed. Sebamed skin care products gently cleanse and nourish sensitive skin. They hydrate, Read more [...]

If you're looking for  a way to double the reading and double the giving, look no further than Cricket Media.  They believe in providing ways to challenge children's minds while finding ways to boost confidence, creativity, and curiosity.  So with that, I'm happy to partner with Cricket Media today to bring you this review and share some great information about some of their available subscriptions. Throughout November and December, Cricket Media is helping spread the love and joy of their Read more [...]

I have been provided with a Nutrisystem plan in exchange for sharing my honest experience and results on my blog. All opinions are my own. When Ryan started Nutrisystem it was in July. I was surprised that he was asked by a few people why he choice to start in July. The honest answer was that just happened to be the time of year that it was when he made up his mind to make a lifestyle change. I thought it was interesting that they viewed the beginning of a new calendar year as the "right" time Read more [...]

Thank you to Twill for sending me product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Giving to charity is something I don't do as often as I should. I know everyone would love to help, but maybe just don't have the money or time to. There are many charity drives and what not, but sometimes it's hard to make it to them. I know in restaurants when they ask to donate a dollar or more for a charity or association, I usually donate. I try to be as generous as I can but I wish there Read more [...]

Thank you to EarZings for sending their product to review in exchange for my honest opinion. I love earrings, and have two piercings in each ear. Recently, for some reason my ears have been extra sensitive to my regular earrings. I was so excited to partner with EarZings to review their pierce-free earring options. EarZings are a perfect pierce-free alternative to regular earrings. These earrings have a unique coil design that is superior to clip on or magnetic earrings. They do not pinch Read more [...]

CandleScience.com sent me a soy candle making kit for my gift guide. All opinions are my own. I loved getting craft kits as gifts as a child. Now as an adult I still enjoy creating things but my skills are pretty limited. I wish craft kits for adults were more common. I save so many awesome craft or DIY projects online but looking at the list of needed items overwhelms me before I even begin. I have a few people in my life who have tried their hand at making candles, but I had no idea how to Read more [...]

I was sent spirits from south hollow spirits. All opinions are my own. Ryan has two brothers. I often struggle with coming up with gift ideas for them. Like most men, they tend to get gifts like socks, gloves and wallets. While those are very practical, I know that most men don't get excited about those types of thing. I don't mind giving practical gifts to people who I give multiple gifts to (like Ryan) but I prefer to get something fun or at least a little exciting for people like my brother-in-laws Read more [...]

The first snow has now arrived here in Minnesota and, while the kids were thrilled, I would have enjoyed a little more of the warm late Fall weather we had been enjoying.  It literally went from gorgeous, 50 degree sunshine, short-sleeved weather to blustery, cold snowstorm in less than 36 hours! After the storm passed and the wind calmed down, the kids were itching to get outdoors.  Thankfully, we recently received our review package from Stonz Wear because two of our kiddos needed boots Read more [...]

Thank you to Case Logic for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. The Case Logic LoDo Satchel is just what anyone needs when traveling with a laptop. The LoDo Satchel has a wide-mouth opening to allow easy access and visibility. It has a padded compartment that fits a 15’’ MacBook Pro® or laptops with up to a 14’’ display. It also has a protective pocket for iPads or a 10" tablet. The LoDo Satchel is equipped with interior pockets; Read more [...]