I'm on my third child here and while many parts of parenting are easy there are some that are just easier for others. Potty training can be something you breeze through in just three days like I did with one of my boys and another group struggles well into their older years. The issue is when your school aged kid realizes they are the only one still having night-time issues and everyone else is … [Read more...]
General Mills Has Teamed Up With Star Wars! {& Giveaway!}
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It has been so apparent lately that Hayden is officially a "big boy." Not a preschooler, not a little boy, but he is seriously big. It breaks my heart a little, but it is so fun to watch him grow into his big personality. He really isn't into trains anymore or dinosaurs. He likes big boy things. Like sports, ninjas, and Star Wars! He dreams of one day being a Jedi! Hayden loves talking about Star … [Read more...]
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
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"I was asked to participate in the #Pyrex100 campaign, sponsored by Pyrex®, a World Kitchen brand. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own." Have you ever made a recipe and fell in love with the first bite? No? That's because you haven't tried these. These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are amazing. They are the perfect dessert to make and tag along to a party or picnic. From this … [Read more...]
5 Things To Consider When You’re Purchasing A Car Seat
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One of the biggest and most important purchases a parent makes is their car seat. When I was pregnant with my first born, Malone, I spent a lot of time researching car seats. I found myself a little overwhelmed by the process. I ended up making myself a gigantic car seat feature spreadsheet and spent hours researching. My nerdy list had five main sections to it that I'll share with you … [Read more...]
Make a Chex Party Mix For Your Next Event {Chex Lemon Buddies Recipe & $50 Gift Card Giveaway!}
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I absolutely love planning parties and events. I love coming up with a theme and then coordinating decorations and food! My little sister is getting married next month, and I helped plan her bridal shower last weekend. I have the sweetest, creative, and most supportive family ever. My aunts always help put on showers for all the girls in my family and I was so excited it was finally my sisters … [Read more...]
Paddington *NOW* Available On DVD, Blu-ray, and On Demand
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I have always loved books. My mom is a first grade teacher and she instilled in me a love of reading. My favorite childhood books make me especially nostalgic. I love sharing the same adventures I enjoyed as a kid with my own children. Hayden is just starting to read on his own now and he is an excellent little reader. Paddington bear is one of my favorite characters I couldn't wait to read to him … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Bird Seed Feeders {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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Now that the days are getting warmer and the sun is out longer we are constantly outside. We love it. We are outside first thing in the morning and we are out there until bedtime. We wanted to make your own bird seed feeders because we love finding fun crafts that can be for the outdoors. I have so many ideas and can't wait to start doing them all! This one is super simple and you probably … [Read more...]
Get The Right Product At The Right Price By Shopping Smarter With Shopswell + $99 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
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This is a sponsored post for Shopswell, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I consider myself a pretty awesome shopper. I don't take shopping for anything lightly. My husband and I work hard for our money and I want to make sure it is going to things worthwhile. I research products first, and I also price check. I take a couple of days sometimes before I eventually make a purchase. I … [Read more...]
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Tickets Available Now!
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When Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales reached out to us to see if we'd be interested in attending the show, my answer was YES! I'm a child of the early princess generation and Cinderella was my favorite one of all. There just something about her blue dress that makes me swoon. Lola wore her own version of a Cinderella dress. It is a pretty cute match, don't you think? I've … [Read more...]
