Pushing myself further with Polar A300 Fitness tracker

January is usually a month where people refocus and refine their eating and work out schedule. I know I always do! I lose weight great in January when all of my friends and family are trying hard with me and holding me accountable. However, something happens when February rolls around. Everyone loosens their diet and […]

The Good Dinosaur is now on Blu-ray/DVD

We were sent this movie to review! All opinions are our own and are honest! My 10 yr old gladly did this review! The Good Dinosaur is another great Disney Pixar film! It is an amazing family movie that is highly recommended! This movie is about a dinosaur who works on a farm with his family. Everyone in […]

National Children’s Dental Health Month (+ Free Printable Brush Chart) #GrowingSmiles

I don’t know about you but my girls have to be reminded daily to brush their teeth! I have no clue why it’s a struggle with them, but it is! Check out this awesome printable Brush Chart! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to recognize and combat tooth decay, the #1 chronic […]

From the Past to a Present: Creating Gifts from Family Recipes

Nothing is more precious than an old, tried and true, family recipe. If you’re struggling with great gifts to give, here are some ideas that come from the heart, not the wallet. This one works well if you’ve got a lot of family recipes on index cards, scraps of paper, and other disorganized bits that […]

Why my husband loves his Man Van!

My husband has never been a “pick up guy!” He does, however, love being able to move large items from time to time. We don’t rent pick ups, or borrow, we simply use our van. It’s a Chrysler Town and Country and all of the seats tumble down flat. With the seats tumbled, he can […]

Buying a house from the Best of the Best!

Buying a house is a big stressor for some. Steve and I weren’t even looking when we found our current home. Seriously! A neighbor down the street told us about it and we peeked online and liked what we saw. Next thing I knew, we were putting an offer on it. The market in North […]

Bear Your Heart with Snuggle #BearYourHeart

    I love snuggle… the brand with the fresh smelling scents, and the action of a tight hug with my loved ones. Check out these stats from a national survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Snuggle in January 2016.  Top findings include: Four in five people (80%) would appreciate a loved one showing […]

Test Drive the Subaru Legacy

Remember my post a few months back about the Subaru Legacy? I’ve been thinking about that car a lot since that post. Since adding another little one to our family, I’ve began to realize that some of the features on the Legacy are not just “wish list items” but are NEEDS!  You need to test drive […]

How to Stop the Sassing and have a clean kitchen floor

My kiddos have gotten rather sassy these past few months. It has gotten out of control and I had to do some creative thinking to get them back on track. Sending them to their rooms wasn’t enough and I needed them to have hands on consequences that would encourage them to think before sassing. Armed […]

Del Monte® Fusions + #SharetheSuper Sweepstakes

Do you worry if your kids get enough servings of fruits and veggies each day? No need to worry, your littles will love these Del Monte® Fusions, which contain one full serving of fruits and veggies in every cup! They are perfect with breakfast, in a lunch box or even as a snack! I also love […]