When making the decision to add a furry member to the family, I know that many details can be overlooked.  It's always an exciting time once everyone is in agreement and then the search is on for the perfect addition.  During this time, I'm 100% focused on who our new pet will be and the other details roll in a little later.  So now that our pet family member additions are complete for awhile with our last addition of a "big" outside dog, it was time to get some of the supplies we'd been needing.  Read more [...]

Thank you to Smart Games for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you heard about SmartGames? Smart Games are intriguing puzzles. They are both thought provoking and entertaining. SmartGames build skills in planning and problems solving. They encourage communication and teamwork. Each puzzle has several modes of play. Players can start off with easier challenges and then work their way up in difficulty as skills Read more [...]

Thank you to Baby Care by e-cloth® for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I try to clean my home using as few chemicals as possible. The kitchen and bathroom were the rooms where I just couldn't get away from using multiple chemical based cleaners....that is until I found e-cloth. E-cloth offers chemical-free cleaning solutions. Their products are constructed with high-quality fibers that reach into nooks and crannies Read more [...]

I was sent a 3D coin art puzzle. I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. I was 8 years old when the 50 State Quarters started coming out in 1999. I remember being fascinated by them, as I couldn't remember seeing money changing appearance before that. My mom bought my siblings & I some books that were designed to hold two quarters for each state, one from each mint. I've always lived in Michigan so I was eager for Michigan to come out, but knew it wouldn't happen until 2004 Read more [...]

Adora Dolls offers an amazing variety of dolls and, today, we've got one up for grabs for one of our lucky readers!  The beautiful Lola Doll is an 18" belle that is sure to become any little girls' best friend.  She's spunky and cute, sophisticated and endearing.  Her all-American girl style makes her a great choice and I'm thrilled to partner with Adora Dolls for this fun giveaway. You can head over to my full Lola 18" Adora Doll Review for all the details but a quick rundown of features Read more [...]

For as long as I can remember, my grandma has had dentures.  As a little girl, it became the norm to walk into her bathroom and see them just sitting there in her blue cup.  (Thinking back on this, I'm starting to wonder if she just went toothless whenever she was home or why were they always in that cup!!!)  As I grew older, I also have memories of mishaps with her teeth.  One particular evening, we were sitting around the table playing a heated game of cards when she ended up hollering and Read more [...]

Dogs are dubbed a man's best friend for a reason.  While our family has had several dogs over the years, most have truly become a very important part of our family.  They are definitely an extension and get treated almost like children.  Currently, our oldest "outside" dog is going on about 13 years old and we've had him since he was a puppy.  When we suffered our first miscarriage, we bought him and he helped us get through that very difficult time.  In addition, we also have another outside Read more [...]

As I sit here snuggling our new little foster boy, I'm reminiscing about our youngest biological daughter.  She's turning the big 2 this month and I can't believe how fast time has flown.  When I think back, I fondly remember the very first Feltman Brothers Dress I got for her.  When I first learned of this company, I fell in love with the classic styles they offer.  The fact that they are now celebrating 100 years of top notch workmanship, products, and service is a hearty accomplishment in Read more [...]

Construction and building sets have been popular with kids forever.  Starting as young as a few months old, our kids have loved seeing us stack their blocks and toys and then watch as they tumble down.  As they continue to grow, their fascination broadens and they begin playing with construction toys on their own.  As their skills change, they also develop a curiosity for challenges.  One way to foster and encourage their growth is to offer a variety of skill demanding toys.  However, that can 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 [...]