This year I have had quite a few emotional ups and downs with 2 pregnancy losses. Pregnancy loss has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through. It is so hard dreaming about a baby but then feeling like your body has betrayed you. I had my second miscarriage in April and then I had a really scary ectopic pregnancy in August. My ectopic pregnancy ruptured and my left fallopian … [Read more...]
Knowhen Advanced Saliva Ovulation Test Kit – A Better Way To Understand Your Fertility
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“Kate & Mim-Mim: A Christmas Wish,” And “Roald Dahl’s BFG” DVD’s Make Great Stocking Stuffers
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I always have an eye out for stocking stuffers for my kids. They both love movies and DVD's are a great size to fit into their stockings. My kid's favorite DVD's are always the ones with stories about friendship and are exciting. Two great DVD's that are perfect for their stockings this year are "Kate & Mim-Mim: A Christmas Wish," and "Roald Dahl's The BFG." My 3-year-old Halli absolutely … [Read more...]
GeoSmart™ Magnetic Construction Kits- The Perfect Gift For Little Engineers {PLUS Giveaway}
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My kids are both love toys that they can build with. My 2nd grader Hayden especially loves creating and building things. He is very creative but also thinks everything out. He is super smart and loves science. If you were to ask him what he wants to be when he grows up he would say a wizard, but if that doesn't work out then an engineer. He loves learning all about science and how things work. … [Read more...]
Holiday Tips To Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh With Febreze
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This review was made possible by iConnect and Febreze. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. My family lives pretty far away from any extended family and close friends. It can be really hard being so far away from everyone we love so much. The holiday season is my very favorite time of the year. We have already enjoyed some holiday snow, I … [Read more...]
SING In Theaters December 21st & SING Fandango Prize Pack Giveaway
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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is going to the movies as a family. My kids have already been scouting out movies for us to see this year. The movie everyone is the most excited to see is SING! SING comes to theaters December 21st and is the perfect for our holiday movie tradition. SING is a movie our whole family will love. Illumination has captivated audiences all over the world … [Read more...]
Childproof Your Windows For National Window Covering Safety Month
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This post was sponsored by the Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My kids recently had 2 weeks off of school for fall break. It was so fun to have them both home and playing all day long. Hayden is almost 8 and Halli is 3. They have so much fun playing together and making up games. They are … [Read more...]
Beddy’s Is The Perfect All In One Bedding For Everyone
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My little Halli is all grown up. She is 3 1/2 and is super tall for her age. She looks way bigger than she is and has a big personality to match. Halli had outgrown her little toddler bed and was so super ready for a new big girl bed. I was so sad to see her little bed go away but I knew it was time. While we were talking about getting her a new bed the only request she had was that it would be … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Healing After Feeling Broken
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I have gone back and forth about being vulnerable and sharing my story of feeling absolutely broken from my multiple pregnancy losses this past year. I think when we share the things that make us broken we connect with others and learn their broken stories. We can lift each other up, mourn, and comfort one another with our stories. Then the healing can really begin. October is also national … [Read more...]
A Family Favorite Breakfast: Monkey Bread Recipe
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There are a few recipes that I have really strong memories of. The ones that I made with my mom or grandmother, and had me and my siblings running to the kitchen begging to help with the next step. Those are the recipes that I really treasure now as a mom and that I love making them with my kids. Monkey Bread was always a special treat and my favorite breakfast as a young girl. We usually made … [Read more...]
