There is something so exciting about counting down the days with your children until a big event, celebration or special day. This hanging leaf calendar counts down the days until Thanksgiving, but with a sentimental twist. Behind each leaf is a … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Paper Shamrock Garland
Want a really easy and inexpensive way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day? Decorate with a Paper Shamrock Garland! Here is what you will need: Green Cardstock Paper Cutter Glue Dots Craft Dots® Cut cardstock … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk At Home
Summer is almost here and if you're looking for a fun project to keep the kids busy have you thought to make your own sidewalk chalk? This is such a fun summer project to do with the kids and it's easy to do: choose a color, mix, pour, wait and then … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe
This Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe is the perfect treat for summer! Summer is almost here and I am seeing those wonderful bright red, delicious strawberries that almost melt in your mouth pop up all over the growers market and the grocery … [Read more...]
Hodgepodge Button & Ribbon Hanging Easter Eggs!
Do you have one of those decorative Easter egg trees? I wanted one, but decided that getting some bendable branches from Michaels and sticking them in a a foam block in an old pot was a better idea. Now I just need the eggs to hang on it! … [Read more...]
The BEST Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!
A good sugar cookie recipe is like a good pair of jeans. Good to go anywhere, can dress them up for any occasion and EVERYONE loves a good pair of jeans-and a good sugar cookie! I have three cookie cookbooks. That is all they have in … [Read more...]
DIY Felted Wool Dryer Balls: Good for Your Family & the Environment!
So... dryer balls. Have you heard of these things? You use them in place of dryer sheets. I wasn't so sure about this idea, so I did a little reading. Here are a few reasons why making a switch might be a good thing for your family: Sure they … [Read more...]
Make It Pretty Wednesdays: Glittery Star Headband
Can you believe New Years is just around the corner? Seriously, just TWO days from now! Do you have plans? Do you have a little sparkly number picked out for a night on the town? My husband and I will be at home with our kids again this … [Read more...]
Look Good & Work Hard: Lugz Review!
Have you heard of the Lugz brand? You've got to check them out! Lugz was not always the well known brand that it is now. It all began late in 1993 with just two styles of boots, a quilted vest and a single style of jeans. A flair for style and a … [Read more...]
Get a Room! Win $25K Man Cave with Teleflora’s Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes!
Do you have big plans for Saturday? A romantic dinner date, chocolates... but my favorite Valentine tradition is flowers! This year, Teleflora wants to put "man" back in "romance" by giving people who purchase one of four featured Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
FM Radio, Streaming Music & Phone Calls in the Shower? Meet the ABCO Tech Bluetooth Speaker!
The day I realized my husband was super comfortable around me was when he started singing in the shower. It was pretty surprising, he went from a silent shower guy to the dude who truly belts out the tunes. When we had our first sweet baby girl he … [Read more...]
Jord Wood Watches: Gorgeous Fashion & Function {Giveaway!}
I'm so excited to share our newest review with you. JORD, Swedish for 'earth, soil, land', has created a set of timepieces that "take people back to nature and away from today's metal and rubber" by using wood. Yup, wood watches. And every single one … [Read more...]
Family Night is Now More Fun with Sing-A-Long Karaoke Night & Hello Kitty Shutterball!
We try to have a family game night every week. Usually we play board games or watch a movie. This last week, it was living room karaoke night! I don't think I could convey in words just how fun karaoke night was! Even our most shy guy got in the … [Read more...]
The Good Ones Clothing Company for the Little Rockstar in Your Life!
I've told you all about how amazing Matilda Jane Clothing is, but have I told you about The Good Ones? MJC has branched out and now your little guy can be just as well dressed! In 2012 Matilda Jane Clothing partnered with One Lucky Guitar (a … [Read more...]
House Party with #LeapTV Video Gaming System! Education & Active Fun!
Winter is here and boy did it get cold quickly this year. Couple that with a thorough dampness and we have some cold kids every time they go outside to burn off energy. That's why I was super excited when I found out I was … [Read more...]
Music Anywhere You Want to Be with Sol Republic’s DECK Wireless Speaker!
I love having dance parties. Like the kind on Grey’s Anatomy where the music blares and everybody just dances however they feel! The whole family gets in on the dance action at our house. We’ve been getting by with the laptop speakers for a really … [Read more...]
Start Your Engines! Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Super Race Set 8-in-1 Giveaway!
My kids + three cousins +Mega Bloks Hot Wheels™ Super Race Set 8-in-1 = a wild ride! The excitement was almost too much. We pulled the little packets of Mega Bloks pieces out of the box and I barely had time to snap a picture! The box … [Read more...]
Who do you #FeelBeautifulFor? Building Your Beauty Legacy with Dove
Quick... what does the word "beautiful" mean to you? Beauty comes in so many different forms. You can find it on the outside of a person and on the inside as well. It can describe a feeling or even how a person lives their life. I have two … [Read more...]
Creative Kids “Be Who They Wanna Be!” with the #LittlestPetShop Customizable Downtown City
I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence Central for Littlest Pet Shop. I received a sample to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. #MC #sponsored Kids are so naturally creative. They … [Read more...]
Capture the Adventure in Your Family’s Life with the GoPro Hero! #GoProatBestBuy
Sponsored post. I have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card. I can't believe how quickly the year has flown by. Here we are already well into October! I've decided I'll be ready for Christmas this year so I'm starting my shopping … [Read more...]
