When cold and flu season hits, you need to be prepared. With cold temperatures comes sickness, but these products will help you stay armed against the viruses. Here are 7 things to have on hand for the best home remedies for the flu. If sickness hasn't hit your household yet, consider yourself lucky. My family has been under the weather for a couple of weeks now thanks to mystery viruses which are all too often common during cold and flu season. The cool winter months means sickness is spread around to each other faster than you can keep up and being sick while your kids are sick is utterly exhausting! Fortunately, I was somewhat prepared for the sick season, which has made all the difference really. I try to avoid doctor offices like the plague because I'm convinced we only get sicker when we go - catching other germs that are all … [Read more...]
Playroom Organization: 5 Ideas to Make Room for New Toys
Looking for ideas and tips on how to make room for new toys after Christmas or birthday celebrations? Check out these great playroom organization ideas and tips. This post may contain affiliate links. We're a few weeks into the New Year and if your house is anything like mine, it looks like a Toy Store has exploded in at least one room, if not a few of them. Not only did the girls get totally spoiled at Christmas, but Moreaya's Birthday Party was just a few days into 2013 so we added even more after that! So, what do you do with all these toys?! It's time to tackle Playroom Organization! Playroom Organization 1. The first step in Playroom Organization is to cut down the supply. It's always a good idea to purge some of the older toys that your children don't play with anymore. We do this in a couple of ways: Some I sell … [Read more...]
LuLaRoe Giveaway: Win a Mystery Pair of LuLaRoe Leggings!
It's no secret that so many ladies are obsessed with LuLaRoe Leggings and I'm included. I'm sharing the LuLa love with a LuLaRoe Giveaway! While I'm not a LuLaRoe consultant, I do love some fabulously soft leggings. While they aren't the only clothes I wear, you will find me lounging [and exercising and running errands] in fun pairs of stylish leggings! Sure you can joke about leggings being a Mom uniform, but these leggings aren't just comfortable, they can be completely stylish... even for ladies like me! If you're not obsessed with LuLaRoe clothing yet, that must mean you haven't tried it. Lucky for you, I've got a pair of MYSTERY leggings for one of you... winner's choice of size! Yes, there are two sizes to LuLaRoe Leggings - one size which fits sizes from 2-12 and Tall & Curvy for sizes 10-22. Want to know how to style … [Read more...]
The Obsession is REAL: LuLaRoe Leggings
LuLaRoe - you see the name everywhere, but what's the real hype all about? There's a reason why LuLaRoe Leggings are often described "smooth as butter" and why they begin most women's obsession with wearing leggings. A few weeks ago I kept seeing a clothing line name pop up all over instagram. The descriptions of these pieces of LuLaRoe clothing were "smooth as butter, SO comfortable, my favorite clothes EVER..." and on and on. Then, I heard firsthand from a friend that LuLaRoe leggings really were the bee's knees so I decided I had to try them for myself! And when I shared on instagram what was coming up as my next favorite thing, well, there were a few of you that were pretty excited! Can anyone guess what "favorite things" I'll be sharing on the blog next week (and giving away!!!) as a part of my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide!? … [Read more...]
My Tot Clock – The Toddler Clock Every Child Needs
Does your toddler have trouble sleeping? Wake too early? Help them learn when it's ok to wake with the My Tot Clock. It's the toddler clock that not only tells them when it's time to wake, but also when it's time to sleep too! When Sophia started having sleeping troubles recently, I turned to Google. I google-d anything I could think of to try to get her to sleep longer. I saw a lot of suggestions, but none seemed to really fit our circumstance. Then I remembered one of my friends telling me about a toddler clock she came across on Amazon. See, Sophia was actually sleeping fine, but when she woke up in the mornings at regular time, around 6:15 - 6:30, it would be dark. I'm ok with having an early bird, I'm one myself, so those times were perfectly fine. But gradually the time began to get earlier and earlier... 5:30, 5:00, and even … [Read more...]
Softbum Diapers: A True One Size Cloth Diaper
A lot of cloth diapers are called one-size diapers, but the Softbums Diapers truly is. Check out how this Softbums Echo cloth diaper system can fit a newborn as small as 6 pounds to a toddler that is 35 pounds. I received a Softbums Cloth Diaper to review. All thoughts are 100% mine. I've had lots of Softbums in our stash over the last 3.5 years of cloth diapering and I've reviewed them a few times too [see those reviews below], but it HAS been awhile since I've seen a Newborn Diaper, I seriously forgot how teeny tiny they are! That's the very reason that I did a double take at the package when I pulled the diaper out. I thought that Softbums must be making a new newborn diaper and accidentally sent it to me instead of their One Size. Seriously, y'all! It's been that long. Then I saw the OS and remembered just how tiny these … [Read more...]
Baby Parrot Costume DIY with Free Pattern Templates
This Baby Parrot Costume DIY is easy with FREE pattern templates. On a budget? This can be made for less than $12 using a hoodie and felt! It's an easy DIY project for any craft skill level and perfect for Halloween or themed birthday party! My oldest son is pirate crazy. This kid gets up every morning and immediately asks for his "Yo ho" boots (pirate rain boots). He carries around his pirate sword more often than not, and every paper towel roll from the last 3 months is now in his possession as a "spyglass." With that in mind, it wasn't very difficult to decide on his Halloween costume this year. I just so happen to be one of those dorky, I mean, creative moms who likes to dress in a family theme. This is my first year as a SAHM, so I needed to do Halloween on a budget. I didn't like how dark and gloomy most of the pirate costumes … [Read more...]
Goodbye Damsel in Distress – I Am Now a Damsel in Defense
Are you worried about protecting yourself when traveling alone? The Damsel in Defense products will help you feel safer, stronger, and ready to protect yourself no matter the circumstance. I was recently introduced to a company that I am really excited about sharing with you. A friend that I went to high school with emailed me about her new business venture. I'm going to introduce you to Brittany so she can tell you all about herself and the reason she chose to become an Independent Pro at Damsel in Defense. I took a free self-defense course at a local gun range. Everything I learned in the class about crime and, specifically, assault- the statistics, the stories - they all backed up what I had seen going on around me already in my social circles and community. I came home and just....FELT different....confident, empowered. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes – Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Have a Ninja Coffee Bar then you need these Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes! Get ready to make the most delicious coffee drinks, lattes, and cappuccinos all at home with these amazing and easy Ninja recipes. It's one of the season's most popular drinks, and one of my favorite Ninja Coffee Bar recipes, and you can find it on the menu at just about every coffee shop in town. But what happens when you'd like a Pumpkin Spice Latte sometime in the year when it's not October? Or when you just want to enjoy a PSL in your yoga pants at home! You become your own barista with this amazing new brewer from Ninja... the Ninja Coffee Bar. When my husband saw another coffee brewer on our counter the morning after the Ninja Coffee Brewer showed up on our doorstep, he rolled his eyes. "Why on Earth do we need another coffee maker? We already … [Read more...]
Cleaning Without Harsh Chemicals – Is It Really Possible?
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Aquavert. All opinions are my own. When you make the decision to begin cleaning without harsh chemicals, it doesn't mean you sacrifice how clean your home is. Using the right products will help you have a clean home without harmful chemicals. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to clean bathrooms while still being able to breathe safely at the same time? It IS possible and if you're still using harsh chemical cleaners to clean your home, it's time to stop. Not only can harsh chemicals damage surfaces, they can damage your health as well. My family started on a journey to limit chemicals, especially harsh chemical cleaners, when Sophia was born. I decided then that I didn't want to risk her getting hurt by coming into contact with dangerous ingredients so it was best to do away with them … [Read more...]
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Halloween Costume for Dogs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RecipesWithPurpose #CollectiveBias Looking for adorable DIY Dog Costumes for Halloween? This easy costume comes together in minutes and pays homage to everyone's favorite fall drink! When my parents moved in with us over 2 years ago, we gained a close family member. Smokey had always been close to use, but especially now since we all live under one roof. My parents adopted their adorable Yorkshire Terrier on Halloween night in 2009. So the holiday definitely has special meaning when it comes to this furry friend! Of course, the girls just like any excuse to help him get dressed up in something other than his normal dog t-shirts. But this year, it was my turn to pick out his Halloween costume and my inspiration came from none … [Read more...]
5 Ways American Girl Nanea Has Sparked Conversations in Our Home
The American Girl Nanea doll, the newest from the iconic brand, has become far more than their new favorite doll. She has inspired many new conversations in our home about culture, confidence, and more. Both of my girls have wanted an American Girl doll for a couple of years now. Each time an American Girl magazine shows up in our mailbox, they comb over the book circling the dolls and accessories they want, especially Sophia. So when the opportunity came up to work with the beloved company on a review of their newest doll, Nanea, I literally could not wait for her to show up! This isn't the girls first experience with an American Girl doll. A few years ago we visited an American Girl store near Atlanta and they got their first Wellie Wishers. They've been fans ever since. And honestly, I couldn't be happier about that. I'm a … [Read more...]