Thank you to Pfaltzgraff for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. When we moved into our new house, one thing I really wanted was a new dish set. I wanted dishes with a clean look and country chic design. I found exactly what I  had envisioned at  Pfaltzgraff. For over 200 years, Pfaltzgraff has been making ceramic products. Over the years Pfaltzgraff has listened to their customers to ensure they are making products Read more [...]

Thank you to Real Shades for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. For years we have been told to put sunscreen on. Sunscreen has been proven to help protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays. So we slather our skin with UVA/UVB blocking sunscreen and head outside to play. Have you ever stopped to think about the damage those sun rays are doing to our unprotected eyes? Unlike skin cells, when the sun's rays damage our Read more [...]

Thank you to Mabel's Labels for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. Getting to go to summer camp is a wonderful adventure and growing opportunity for young kids. For many kids, this is their first big experience being away from their parents. It is a chance for them to test their responsibility, put skills to use, and build independence. Camp can be a life changing opportunity. Before you send your kids to camp, make sure Read more [...]

I have to say that I don't know a single woman who actually looks forward to her period.  While I never had easy pregnancies, the lack of my period was an extremely awesome "side effect" that I always looked forward to. Thank you to Super Jennie for sending me this super cup! Just recently, I had made a decision to hunt for better ways to deal with this pesky monthly visitor.  Since the doctor advised against having any more biological children, I have to get used to the fact that it's going Read more [...]

I have to say that one of my favorite things about being pregnant and nursing is the lack of having my period.  All in all with our last child, I went just over 2 glorious years without that monthly visit with the exception of the bleeding that occurs right after birth. Thank you Lunapads for this package of goodies! So with the return, I've decided to look into some greener alternatives than the typical store bought disposable options I've always previously used.  For years, it's been on my 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 [...]

I partnered with Johnsonville on this post. I was provided product coupons and compensation. All opinions are my own. About a year ago I started focusing on my health and began counting calories. I knew that protein was important for helping me feel full, so I sought out low-calorie protein options. I read that turkey and chicken are great lower-calorie alternatives for beef and pork. The next time we bought groceries I bought a few varieties of turkey products in an attempt to make the switch. Read more [...]

  Before having children, I never realized how many pairs of shoes they would need!  It's crazy how fast those little feet grow.  When our first was a newborn, it was hard to find small enough shoes.  As she grew, I was forever having to buy her new ones as she moved up in sizes.  Now with five little kiddos, the ever-changing cycle of shoes, feet growing, and new shoes is quadrupled. Thanks to pediped for providing us these shoes for review! I learned really quick when we had baby number Read more [...]

Once our babies start on table food, I pretty much eliminate all baby food (except breast milk) and serve them what we are eating.  For most of our kids, this begins at about 9 months old.  But sometimes, the hardest part of the transition is finding proper dishes, silverware, and accessories that actually work!  Just recently, I was introduced to b.box and have fallen head over heals in love with their amazing, innovative products. Thanks to b.box for sending us the following goodies for review! In 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 the first week consisted of a plan called the Fast 5 kit. It included regular Nutrisystem entrees like he eats now. The main difference was instead of having snacks like he eats as part of his Nutrisystem plan now, they provided shakes. People who are new to Nutrisystem now do the Turbo 10 instead of the Fast 5, but I believe Read more [...]