I am part of the Jennie-O Switch Circle and receive complimentary products.  All opinions and photos are my own. This time of year, fresh zucchini is plentiful! My aunt blesses us each year with zucchini from her home garden. If I am making dinner with zucchini, I usually end up making stuffed zucchini boats or my version of zucchini spaghetti. Both are family loved recipes. Last week, I made I made a new twist on my spaghetti recipe. I used Jennie-O Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey. Read more [...]

I received products from HoMedics for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. My daughters, ages 6 and 8, have been back in school for about 4 weeks now. This year, we are on a new routine. Over the summer, we moved further away from the school. Now the girls have a much longer bus ride to school. The girls get up around 5:45 am and need to be at the bus stop by 7:10. With them getting up so early, they also go to bed early, around 7:30 pm. To help the girls sleep better, we got them Read more [...]

I received product from Spicley for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Summer time means fresh garden produce. Every year, my aunt has a beautiful vegetable garden at her home. She often blesses us with some of her extra produce. Usually we receive a large amount of zucchini. One year, she gave me approximately 200 pounds of zucchini. Let me tell you, I have come up with some pretty creative ways to use zucchini! One of my go-to zucchini recipes is a variation of spaghetti. Read more [...]

I received product from Adaptive Sound Technologies for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. I work from home.  When my family is away at work or school, my house is REALLY quiet…too quiet for me. I like and even need back ground noise when I work. If my house is quiet when I am trying to work, I have a hard time concentrating. After talking with a friend about missing the noise, she suggested I get a sound machine for my office. I reached out to Adaptive Sound Technologies; Read more [...]

  Thank you to CostumeExpress for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Stuck in a rut trying to decide on what to be for Halloween this year?  Costume Express offers some great ideas and inspiration with their Top 10 Costume Ideas Lists!  They've complied the Top 10 choices for a variety of categories including: Adult Costumes, Childrens' Costumes, Girls' Costumes, Boys' Costumes, Toddlers' Costumes, Pet Costumes, Read more [...]

  Thank you to the Jim Henson Company for providing me with products, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. The Jim Henson Company has been providing innovative family-friendly entertainment that has impacted lives for 60 years now!  From the classics I remember as a child such as Sesame Street to their newer creations like Dinosaur Train and Doozers, The Jim Henson Company continually stands for and delivers excellence. Thinking back Read more [...]

  Thank you to Popcorn Indiana for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. If you're still on the hunt for a great snack to send with the kids to school or even a perfect after-school food to cure the munchies before supper, look no further than Popcorn Indiana.  Popcorn is a delicious, quick snack that almost everyone loves.  With the help of Popcorn Indiana, healthier, whole grain snacking has never been easier! Read more [...]

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Anyone who works from home will understand how important it is to have a space where you can be productive but also feel comfortable. If you are creating a home office, or redesigning an existing one then read on to find a few tips on how you should do it. Home office on a budget Nothing kills creativity and productivity more than sitting in an office or workspace that you know you spent too much money on. Instead of focusing on the job Read more [...]

  Thank you to Baby Genius for providing me with products, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. With five kids ranging from the ages of newly turned 1 all the way up to 10, we've seen our fair share of toys and kids products.  With that being said, I've come to really appreciate companies who strive to deliver high quality along with serving the purpose of being engaging, providing learning,  and delivering fun. There's an all-new Read more [...]

*I was sent product from Safety 1st. All opinions are my own. September is officially baby safety month, but for parents with young kids every month is child safety month. With little ones around, it's impossible to take a break from being aware of safety guidelines. Keeping your house safe as your child grows requires several different phases because keeping your home safe when your baby is 6 months is quite different from keeping it safe when your baby is 18 months. To celebrate Baby Safety Read more [...]