Shannon Barcic Designs – Stunning Hand Stamped Pieces You’ll Love – Review!

I love handmade items. There is something special that they hold that machine made items can't give you. Maybe its the story behind the product or just the care put into the product. Regardless, I'll take a handmade product over a manufactured one anyday!Shannon Barcic Designs has a great selection of key chains, bracelets, necklaces, and more! Since they are all custom made you can put a personal … [Read more...]

Aloha Friday – Be My Valentine!

If you've never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life.I ask a question....I answer it....and then you answer it too!Sound like fun?___________________________________________So, for this week's question:Q: What are you doing on Valentine's?A: What?! Valentine's? What's that?My hubby somehow lost his sweetness years ago. Hmph!Anyways, I don't get my hopes up that he acknowledges it … [Read more...]

Around the World Play Gym from Disney’s Baby Einstein & Kids II – Review

You know when you stumble upon a great baby item and you feel the need to point it out to everyone?This has become that item for me. I remember when my oldest had a play mat and it was 3 colors and didn't have much for options. Then I found the Around the World Play Gym from Disney's Baby Einstein & Kids II!It has tons of bright colors, removable & interchangeable pieces, and even plays … [Read more...]

Planet Wise – Hanging Wet/Dry Bag – Review!

I love products that serve multiple purposes. When you think of Wet Bags you normally think of cloth diapering, but did you realize they have so many more purposes then that? They can be used for wet swim wear and beach towels, traveling, the gym, and more!Planet Wise wet bags are stylish, innovative, and earth friendly. Get rid of those ugly plastic store bags that are bad the environment and … [Read more...]

Snow Day & Making Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones {Recipe}

We had a snow day yesterday. Well, a snow day in terms of no school & work. The snow actually never came. We got an inch. It started snowing at 3:30pm. I love when they hold so much faith in the weatherman! The day actually came in really useful! We got many of our Valentine's Day projects done. Having the day together we had time to prep for Gavin's preschool party tomorrow and Johnny's on … [Read more...]

{Outdoor Oasis} Are you sick of the cold?

Can you believe we're at it again?Dee & I are in the process of putting together yet another event!This time we're thinking warm weather! We're sick of the cold and we thought the best way to think spring is to throw an event all about great products that require warm weather, the outside, and getting outside! We want you to be prepared through rainy spring into warm summer!~If you have a … [Read more...]

{Almost} Wordless Wednesday – Gavin

Last week I showed you one of my favorite photos of Johnny.This week here's one of Gavin.This was taken right around his first birthday.Isn't he cute? … [Read more...]

Give It Away Wednesday! Link up all your Giveaways! 2.10.10

Another week of giveaways! Make sure to link up all your valid giveaways in the linky below.Please do not spam. If its not a giveaway being run on a blog don't link it here. This includes your own linky, vote for me contests, etc.If you want to leave your giveaway linky or post what day you have it in my comments that is still okay. Please just don't include it in the linky.Thanks! … [Read more...]

CJ Foundations for SIDS – aden + anais giveaway! {Ended}

I love a company that truly inspires you. They aren't out to make a profit, but instead to gain a voice. Whenever I work with aden + anais I am reminded of that voice.In October 2009 they even went as far as to begin sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS. This helps a foundation prevent, educate, and spread awareness faster.Yesterday’s release of a major study that links sudden infant death … [Read more...]