Because my heart is broken

If you follow me along on facebook you know just how broken hearted I am about the 20 children and 6 adults that were killed Friday in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting just an hour away from me. I've spent the last few days just devastated about what happened and I honestly can't think of any other news story that has made my cry and made me hurt like this one has. My heart goes out to … [Read more...]

Baby’s 1st Christmas Ornaments {Help Me Decide}

I really want to get Sawyer a 'Baby's 1st Christmas' ornament. I don't want anything too fancy as I no longer have one for his brothers since the fire. Just something small. I've also considered buying a new less personal one for the older boys too. I just can't pick which one to get. Help me decide on your favorite. These are all from Etsy and if you love one feel free to click the link and it … [Read more...]

Extend Your Table this Thanksgiving #CardstoreThanks

I love this time of year. Decorating my home, buying gifts for loved ones but most importantly I love the time I get to spend with my loves one and it's generally around a table filled with amazing foods. When I was little I remember my whole family coming together and the adults would all huddle in the kitchen helping to prepare all the foods while my cousins and I would run around the house and … [Read more...]

Winners! Winners! Winners! {11 Contests}

Soooo behind I know but I thought it was due time to list all these winners. Some were called earlier and some of you may also have received your prizes already but I still wanted to post them all. Here is a complete list of all the recent winners to get us back up to date! If you haven't checked out all the items in my Gift Guide make sure to check out my Facebook Photo Album showcasing all the … [Read more...]

Chuggington Has Some Safety Tips for You this Halloween!

I'm so excited that its Halloween but remember in all the fun we all need to stay safe! Chuggington and I want all of you to have a Traintastic Halloween filled with fun and of course photos but we want your little ones to know that safety always comes first! With more people on the streets and sidewalks than ever before, it is important to teach your trainee proper traffic safety procedures to … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide Starting November 1st! Lots of Great Prizes!

Can you believe it's already time to start planning out our Holiday Gifting Lists?!?! I feel like I just recovered from last year. Well, it wouldn't be right if I didn't have a holiday event, right? Well, who better to do that with then my girl Sarah from Minnesota Mama's Must Haves! We've had so much fun together this year that it would only be fitting to finish the year off together! Beginning … [Read more...]

LUVS First Kid/Second Kid

As soon as I had my daughter I knew I would be breastfeeding as long as I was able.   In the beginning I was shy and covered up constantly.  I was a little uncomfortable when I was in the hospital and everyone would just talk to me while I was nursing.  I felt like it was something that I should be doing in private.   Now that she's nearly 2 months a lot has changed and I know I'll be a pro by the … [Read more...]

Ouch! I Scratched My Cornea {Sawyer Video Included}

Saturday morning was a typical Saturday morning. My husband had to get up for work and we had to get ready for morning soccer games. I get up earlier then I need to so that I can lay in bed for a little longer. Gavin comes in and watches cartoons while I feed Sawyer his first bottle of the day. He is such a happy baby but in the morning he is just the most happy baby I have ever seen. He was just … [Read more...]

My Kids Vlog Their Water Knowledge {Brita #BottlesforKids} $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

Water is so importance for us to intake for so many reasons. We as adults know and understand all these reasons but our kids are a bit different. They want the sugar for some odd reason. I've been lucky that Gavin won't even taste soda and has no interest in it but Johnny makes sure to point out every "special occasion" as he's not allowed to have it on a day to day basis. We're a pretty active … [Read more...]