I partnered with Boise on this post. I have been compensated. All opinions are my own. Here in Michigan grade school kids don't start back until after Labor Day. I was surprised to log onto Instagram yesterday morning and see so many 'first day' photos from bloggers and other out-of-state friends. I had no idea that school could start back so early in other parts of the country. Whether your kids have already started back to school or not, it's not too late to take advantage of deals on back Read more [...]

I've been working hard to transition our toddler out of our room.  When she sleeps in the crib in our room, she thinks I'm an all night salad bar!  While I don't mind the fact that she still nurses, at almost 2 years old, I'm ready to sleep through the night again!  Add in the fact that we are in the process of getting licensed for foster care and that we could potentially have another infant in the home soon, I want to relish in what sleep I can get right now.  So part of our new routine includes Read more [...]

Well, another month has come and gone since I have boarded the reusable menstrual cup train and never plan to disembark!  It amazes me when I mention reusable cups to others, I've had one of two responses so far.  If the person has heard of and tried, they absolutely adore and agree that this product is a game changer for women.  If the person has not heard of such a thing or has very little info, they are slightly intrigued but a little afraid and hesitant.  Since I have had such a great experience, Read more [...]

Does the relaxed schedule of Summer interrupt healthy habits at your home?  While I wish we would not stray, Summer does become more lax in some departments.  Instead of a more uniform enforced bedtime, some nights may get late if the weather is nice and we're enjoying the last bits of sunshine.  On the scorching hot days, supper may consist of ice cream instead of a three course meal.  And unfortunately, the really important habit of brushing teeth daily ends up getting missed on crazy busy Read more [...]

Baby Pibu infant skincare line is the first ever of it's kind developed by a dermatologist mom!  Dr. Amy is not only a board certified dermatologist, she's also the mother to of two young children.  Because of the different skin issues each of her two kiddos experienced as infants, she found herself on a mission.  Through trial and error and armed with the knowledge of her field of expertise, Dr. Amy was able to identify the best ingredients to suit the individual needs of her children.  And Read more [...]

Thank you to Toad & Co for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I have never been much of a dress girl. Once in a while, I will wear a maxi skirt, but it is pretty rare for me to wear a dress. This summer, I decided to step outside my comfort zone to get a maxi dress. I had a pretty specific idea of the design and color I wanted. I found my dress at Toad & Co. For my review, Toad & Co sent me their Sarita Read more [...]

Thank you to Li'l Woodzeez for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. When you step into Honeysuckle Hollow, you will discover a whole new world. A world filled with the Woodzeez woodland creatures and their special community.  You see, in Honeysuckle Hollow, everyone has a unique skill. The Li'l Woodzeez use these skills to help each other out and build their community. Honeysuckle Hollow is truly a magical place. We Read more [...]

Thank you to Curlformers for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I have straight fine hair. Getting my hair to hold a curl in REALLY difficult. I would have to curl my hair, apply hair spray and then curl again. Even with that, the curl would fall out within an hour or two. It is so frustrating! Several of my friends had tried a new product called Curlformers. They were all having great results with beautiful long Read more [...]

I was compensated for this post. This post is sponsored by Balance. All opinions are my own. I've lost 22 pounds since I started watching my eating habits about 10 months ago. I've had some back and forth periods, but I'm happy with the success I've had overall. I've found that being extremely strict with my eating works for a while, but then will cause me to temporarily give up and go back to eating poorly for a few days or a week. To avoid that, I've been trying to maintain an overall balance. Read more [...]

Thank you to Our Generation Dolls for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. My daughters love playing with Our Generation Dolls and accessories. They go on many playdates and expeditions together. Sometimes I just sit back and listen to their imaginations run wild. At the beginning of summer vacation, we were lucky enough to receive a goodie package from Our Generation Dolls. For our review, we received two dolls-Noa Read more [...]