After reading the benefits of weighted blankets and seeing so many people rave about them last year, I bought one for myself last Fall. I immediately fell in love with it and have been sleeping with only my weighted blanket, no additional sheet or comforter, since. If there's one thing that is almost guaranteed, it's that when Mom gets something that she likes, my girls think they should as well! I started reading about the benefits of weighted blanket for kids, and any negative experiences that I could find. The benefits definitely seemed to outweigh the other, so they were extremely thrilled when Hazli sent them each one to review. Where to Buy Weighted Blankets for Kids The first thing to consider when buying a weighted blanket for kids, is where to purchase. I've seen some blankets in big box stores, but I wasn't super … [Read more...]
7 Super Easy Food Hacks to Stretch Your Groceries
With fewer grocery trips planned in the coming weeks, I've been trying to come up with simple ways to make the food we do have last longer. Here are 7 super easy food hacks to stretch the groceries in your refrigerator and pantry further. These are definitely crazy times we're living in. Although, I have to admit, not that much has changed in my family's day to day life, other than we're all at home. I work from home so I'm used to it. I'm also used to my parents being at home [they're retired and have lived with us for 5 years now], but having the kids at home all day and my husband working from home now too, there's an adjustment period. Another thing that has taken some time getting used to is cooking and groceries. While I cook dinner for the 6 of us nightly, now I'm cooking breakfast and lunch for all of us as well. On … [Read more...]
Sauce Beauty: Hair Care Inspired by Foodies
This post is sponsored by Sauce Beauty. All opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, I earn a small percentage. Thank you! Do you like making your own products to use around your home? I do and always have. I started making my own products for two reasons - to save money and to know exactly what was in the products my family used. While I still like making different household products, like cleaning supplies and the occasional personal care products like hand soap and lotions, but some personal care products are just better left to the professionals. And by professionals, I don't mean products with too many unnecessary and un-clean ingredients. Meet Sauce Beauty. Yes, the name sounds like it might be a salad dressing rather than a shampoo and yes, even the … [Read more...]
8 Reasons My 8 Year Old Wanted to Spend Her Birthday At the Dollywood Resort
It's no secret at all that my family is totally and completely obsessed with Dollywood. We've been season passholders for years and visit any chance we get. We live just about an hour and a half away which makes it easy to just visit for the day then head home, which is our normal Dollywood routine. But on one of those normal Dollywood routine days, the tram driver happened to mention that the last operating day of the 2019 Dollywood season would be January 3rd. Later, it was extended to the 4th, but for this story's purpose, the 3rd is important as it's my youngest daughter, Moreaya's, birthday! When she heard the driver say that [around 5 months ago probably] her ears perked up, she smiled, and said "Mom can we come to Dollywood on my birthday?!" I said sure, then she decided to take it one step further and say "Mom, can we stay … [Read more...]
The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
This post is sponsored by Pigeon Forge. All opinions are my own. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is well-known for the amazing attractions, dinner shows, and family fun, but did you realize there are literally hundreds of things to do in Pigeon Forge that the whole family will love?! When you're planning your next Smoky Mountain vacation, be sure to check out this list of some of the BEST things to see and do during your My Pigeon Forge vacation! For more information about Pigeon Forge, visit their official website here. My family is no stranger to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We live just about an hour and a half away from the busy little mountain town and visit multiple times a year, sometimes just for the day and sometimes for the weekend. In fact, when I was a little girl, I often touted to anyone that would listen that my second home was … [Read more...]