Turn Your Water Table Into A Sensory Bin

We live in Minnesota where winter seems to last forever!  It's the beginning of April now and we STILL have snow on the ground along with more projected on the way.  While snow is nice and all, it gets really old when we are 6+ months into it.  Come March, most Minnesotans are just ready for it to go away!  And our family is itching for Spring just like everyone else. So when we get tired and bored with the never ending winter, I have to get creative.   With five bio kids plus any fosters, Read more [...]

Why It’s Best To Give Personalized Gifts For Weddings + PersonalWine.com Review

I partnered with PersonalWine.com to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. In today's world, there is an abundance of options when it comes to gift giving.  However, looking back at our wedding almost 15 years ago, there are only a couple of gifts that still stand out and where I can tell you who gifted it to us.  And each one is something that was custom, personalized, or took a lot of thought and time to make.  From the items off our local store's gift registry, I only recall one Read more [...]

AUDEW Portable Air Compressor Pump

I was sent an AUDEW portable air compressor pump. Since learning that portable air compressors exist, I've loved the concept. I am the type of person who likes to be prepared for emergencies or the unexpected as much as possible. It just feels good to know that I have a 'plan b' in mind. AUDEW's portable air compressor pump 150PSI is small enough to stay in your vehicle regularly. It's a bit large for a glove compartment, but it could fit under a high vehicle seat or in the trunk. It plugs Read more [...]

A Love Letter to My Doula

I should start off with an explanation of what Doula means. dou·la ˈdo͞olə/ noun a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may provide support to the family after the baby is born. Honestly it's hard to know where to start. I've known my Doula Deb for seven years. So many cheers, victories, sad moments and more have been shared through that seven years. I am so glad that we met, worked together in one occasion and developed Read more [...]

PAPYRUS Bridal Shower Gift Basket Idea

I received product from PAPYRUS to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own. Whenever I attend a bridal shower, it seems like gift basket assortments are a huge hit.  It's the perfect way to give the Bride-To-Be a variety of things that you know she'll enjoy.  So over the years, I've started putting together baskets too.  One of my favorite companies to find unique and fun gifts is PAPYRUS.  They offer a large selection of greeting cards, stationery, custom invitations, gift wrap, and Read more [...]
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