Throughout the Summer months, local fire departments have water fights where they team up against other area departments.  It's always fun to watch and, if you're lucky, you may get a misty spray your way on the scorching hot days.  Since this Summer staple is coming to a close with the end of the season, I was really excited to see that the theme of our August Pet Gift Box was Fire Rescue! Sending a BIG thank you to PetGiftBox.com for sending us this amazing box of fun! August Fire Rescue Read more [...]

I find it ironic how things change over the years as research is done and knowledge is gained.  Growing up and even up till just a few years ago, plastic was king.  People would rave about how plastic was so great.  It traveled easily.  Fairly sturdy designs, that is, until you put them in the dishwasher as I have melted more than my fair share of Tupperware!  On and on, plastic was reigned in as the best.  But then it came to light how the ingredients used in making those handy plastic dishes, Read more [...]

Thank you to Motives Cosmetics for sending me these products in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Fall is approaching and that means Halloween parties, school events, outdoor get-togethers, and plenty of other busy activities. There is so much to look forward to in the season - so many opportunities to dress up, do your makeup, and have fun with it. It's like losing your carefree summer attitude and kicking into high gear for fall. During summer, I don't get a chance Read more [...]

I was sent a pair of Coastal glasses. All opinions are my own. I have worn glasses full-time since I was 11 or 12 years old. Since then, my eyes have slowly gotten worse. Almost every year at my vision exam, I learn that I need glasses that are just 1 strength stronger than my previous pair. When I became an adult, I lost vision care coverage. I knew that my parents had paid over $300 for my glasses in the past. As a young college student, I didn't have that kind of money and I knew contacts were Read more [...]

Thank you to Find It Games for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you ever heard of Find It Games? If not, let me try to explain them to you. They are basically a game of hide-and-seek in a clear plastic tube with fun trinkets and colorful plastic pellets. On top of each Find It Game, you will see a list of the trinkets hidden inside the container. Players can shake, spin, or twist the container to seek the trinkets. For 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.  Last year, I came across the book, The Biggest Story, on another blog.  It struck me as interesting Read more [...]

Every family has their own unique traditions, family members, and values.  I love the diversity I see each day and especially enjoy when I see families teaching good character traits, love, and kindness.  In our efforts to raise our children, one important aspect that my husband and I have always focused on is our faith.  So, while we strive to read the Bible to the kids each day, attend church, volunteer, and sign up for church activities and programs, we've found it really helpful to also incorporate Read more [...]

This is a sponsored guest article. If you have reached a stage where you can’t pay off your no credit check loan and you have got yourself trapped in a vicious circle where you end up accruing more debt, then it is a terrible state to be in. But don’t lose heart. Not everything is over. There are still quite a few options that you can explore. But, you need to plan ahead, stop taking more debt and start thinking with a clear head. You will also have to stop binging out or make purchases that Read more [...]

What's not to love about babies!?!  They are so cute, snugly, and I absolutely especially adore the newborn stage.  Whether they look like a grumpy old man (that was our 3rd to a T) or a sweet perfect Gerber baby, I just can't get enough of them at the beginning.  I know I can't be alone because almost everyone is ready and willing to hold a baby.  Even walking through a store, if there's a newborn, heads are always turning.  It's just a fascinating stage in life that goes way to quickly in Read more [...]

Thank you to Colgate for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Back to school time isn't just for kids. As a stay-at-home-mom back to school means back to field trips, school programs, pick-ups, and drop-offs. Back to seeing friends, teachers, and faculty, you may not have seen all summer. Back to making yourself look presentable every day. Before the school year starts, I am taking the time to refresh my look.  One Read more [...]