*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. The walls set the scene. They’re what dictate the mood and the tone in your room. They also act as a backing to the little detailed pieces of ornamentation you have elsewhere. It’s not uncommon to spend weeks agonizing over wall colors. And then we reach the debate on whether we should stick to the trends or not. The trends are important for keeping your home’s interior sharp. Let’s take a look at some of the latest trends in wall Read more [...]

Thank you Learning Resources for providing me with a sample, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. Learning Resources is a great company that provides a large variety of learning toys, games, and tools.  While I have had the pleasure of reviewing some of their products in the past, I was a customer long before that.  Years ago, when I was a daycare provider, I would purchase products from Learning Resources.  I found that not only did the kids enjoy and learn with Learning Read more [...]

I am really picky when it comes to lighting. It has to be just right, for just the right occasion. There are even particular light bulbs I will never buy, because the light from them is too bright, or harsh, and can even give me a headache. I've recently been looking at himalayan salt lamps, as they are not only very pretty, and have purported health benefits, but they emit a nice, warm glow I thought would be perfect for numerous occasions. YourSaltLamps.com has a huge selection of himalayan salt Read more [...]

I was provided with product from Fat Hair for review. All opinions are my own. I feel lucky to have hair that doesn't give me too much trouble. I am usually pretty happy with how my hair naturally is if I just wash and go. I grew up around a couple of adults who were constantly trying to control and tame their hair into 'behaving' the way they wanted, so I know how lucky I am. Yet, I have to admit that sometimes I do wish that my hair had just a bit more volume. When I get my hair washed prior Read more [...]

Thank you to Ozeri for providing me with a sample, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. The bathroom scale.  It seems like everyone either loves it or hates it.  My husband is one of the people who likes to weigh himself every day.  While I don't solely put a lot of stock in just the number I see, I do find it nice to weigh myself about once a week.  Plus, I find it very helpful to keep an eye on how the kids are doing and making sure that they are gaining slowly and steadily. Read more [...]

Lots of people are using filtered water nowadays, however it can be hard to get filtered water while out and about without being non-eco-friendly and buying disposable bottled water. It can also be hard to get a continuous source of fresh, filtered water while camping. The Sport Berkey is the solution to both of those problems. The Sport Berkey is a water bottle that filters water as you drink it. I was very excited to be able to try out the Sport Berkey Bottle Water Filter from Big Berkey Water Read more [...]

Thank you George Foreman for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. Few things signal the definite arrival of Spring as clearly as the appetizing smell of a meal cooked on the barbecue! Until now, I didn't have one and all I could do was drool as I smelled my neighbors' dinner.  You can probably imagine how happy I was to have the opportunity to review George Foreman 13-Serving Indoor/Outdoor Grill. It's an electric grill which is why it can Read more [...]

*There is an affiliate link in this post. As a kid I had somewhat of an addiction to mountain dew slushies - or slurpees, slush puppies, freezies, whatever you prefer to call them. I hated to go even a week without stopping by the convenience store in ym town that had them. Eventually they quit making them there but thankfully the Speedway in my town started selling them. Just within the last year or so, my local Quality Diary added on the mountain dew flavored slurpees as well. I remember Read more [...]

Thank you Juno Prints for providing me with a custom canvas, free of charge, for review.  All opinions are my own. I am always looking for ways to spruce up my walls and change up my decor.  This can be very expensive.  My old "go-to" habit was to change the paint color on my walls.  Unfortunately, I am terrible at choosing colors and never get what I had in mind.  My living room has been painted and repainted multiple times and I have still not been able to manage the color I have pictured Read more [...]

Thank you Black & Decker for providing me with a product to review, free of charge. These are my own honest opinions. There are tons of occasions to celebrate: a graduation, Mother's Day, Father's Day, a wedding. Sometimes, we want to forgo the flowers and ties or we just run out of ideas. We have to remind ourselves that choosing a practical gift can be very thoughtful and often it'll have a more significant impact since the person who receives it will use it time and time again. Black & Read more [...]