*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. When I have downtime, I like to search the internet for clothing and accessories and put together outfits. I love browsing the Fashion section of Pinterest and getting inspiration. Sometimes I even put together outfits for specific events coming up in my life. For example, we are planning to visit Lake Michigan this summer. We like to go to cities that have places to shop and restaurants to try out, so I always bring clothing to put on over my Read more [...]

*I was provided with a Chuggington DVD & Train Set in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. My nephew Drew is 3.5 and recently made a friend who is train-obsessed. This has sparked his interested in trains, train toys and train movies and TV shows. Chuggington is a train character TV show aimed at preschoolers that Drew recently took an interest in. Koko is a green train on the Chuggington show, and Explorer Koko is a chuggington DVD that focuses on the character Koko. It's Read more [...]

Thank you to Preggie Baby Boutique for providing me with product, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. I love to swaddle my babies.  While I only discovered true "Swaddling Blankets" with baby number four, I had previously attempted swaddling with our first three children because babies seem happier and more content when they were wrapped up snuggly.  I've been told that swaddling mimics the womb and, therefore, the baby feels safer when swaddled.  With baby number five Read more [...]

Thank you to Chimparoo for providing me with product, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. There are many different types of baby carriers available these days as baby wearing has become increasingly popular with all the advantages it offers.  While I gave baby wearing a try, only once or twice, with our first, I became a huge fan with baby number two and our following children.  Now, with baby number five on the way, I'm excited to get to use my baby wearing skills Read more [...]

*I was provided with Milkotein product. All opinions are my own. I adopted my two pugs 11 months ago. They were already 8 and 9 years old, so they were well past their puppy-chew stage but they were anxious dogs. I quickly realized that chewing appeared to lessen their anxiety, and we began using it as a coping mechanism. Since then, I have been testing out just about every type of dog chew that I found. I recently discovered Milkotein bars, and was excited to test them out. They are a Read more [...]

    Thank you Black & Decker for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. I love smoothies! They are refreshing, packed with nutrients, and super simple to make. I eat them year round but obviously, I crave them even more during the warmer months. The only thing you need to make good smoothies is a good blender. My Black+Decker FusionBlade even has a 'Smoothie Program' that creates perfectly blended smoothies every time! It does a great Read more [...]

    Thank you Aero-Tray for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. Most of us either own a laptop, a tablet or an eReader. If you're like me, you practice the subtle art of balancing your devices on your lap, on the tiny crowded coffee table, on the awkward tray on the plane or on the train. Not only it is risky for your expensives devices, it can also be quite uncomfortable. I recently discovered the Aero-Tray and it's an amazing Read more [...]

Thank you to Sleep Belt for providing me with product, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. One thing that every parent seems to have in common is the need for more hands.  Since that is not really a feasible option, I have been exploring products that will allow me to do more while still holding and snuggling our baby once she arrives.  That led me to SleepBelt and I was happy to partner with them for this "Baby Must Haves" review and giveaway. The SleepBelt is a neat Read more [...]

    Thank you Bumbo for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. Bumbo floor seats are well known and loved by many parents. It's a great way to allow babies to interact with us and discover their environment in a seated position before they can sit up independently. It helps them learn to control their head and trunk in a safe way. Actually, the whole design is quite complex and places the baby in a slight anterior pelvic tilt while Read more [...]

Thank you to Paul Bunyan Land for providing my family with admission, free of charge, for this review.  All opinions are my own. Every state has a variety of attractions that are great fun to visit.  One that our family just visited in Minnesota is Paul Bunyan Land.  Situated in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area, this iconic attraction has been around for almost 60 years.  Relocating a short distance back in 2003 not only allowed Paul Bunyan Land more space, now 23 acres, but also the opportunity Read more [...]