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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Baby Registry Advice From A Seasoned Mom
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I still remember setting up my registry 16+ years ago. I was so excited about planning a nursery I thought it would be fun. Little did I know how much work it would be. Luckily, I had a friend who had just had a baby able to help me and give me some baby registry advice, but she had pretty much just become a mom herself, so her knowledge was limited. I thought I would share my wisdom after having … [Read more...]
“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...]
The K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster is a Huge Hit This Season
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I'm so tired of my boys sitting around with screens in their faces all the time. They're all frustrated with me since I put an 'hour a day' rule out there. I want them downstairs communicating and spending time together when they aren't working on school things. Finding things they could do together was the hardest part. When this K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster showed up on our front step they … [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...]
Give This Tuesday With Carters Pajamas
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I love Christmastime. I love pulling out all the pretty holiday decor and spending time with my family. I love this time of year because it's a time of year when we have lots of traditions. One of my favorite traditions is giving my boys brand new jammies on Christmas Eve along with a movie. My mom did it for me and I hope my boys continue the tradition with their children. Carters pajamas are my … [Read more...]
Turkey Handprint Headband Hat Craft for Thanksgiving
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This Turkey Handprint Headband Hat Craft was perfect to get us ready for Thanksgiving. This fall has flown by. I can't believe Thanksgiving is already upon us. I wish we could say we've been out enjoying all things fall but we've started this holiday season off being sick. Sawyer has missed more school this month than we normally have from all three kids all year long. I knew Sawyer … [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...]
