Love Christmas lights but not all the work that goes into hanging them? Check out the BEST Holiday Hack with these outdoor Christmas Laser Lights. I received complimentary product for this post. All opinions are my own. My family has always loved decorating for Christmas. I remember when I was a little girl, my Dad would hang lights outside off our gutter, around the trees, and wreaths in the windows. It was our favorite time of the year and the twinkle of Christmas lights always made me feel so festive and happy. Fast forward to quite a few years later and those outdoor Christmas lights seem much harder to hang now! It might be that they always were and I just never realized just how much work it was to put them up, or it might be the fact that we're all getting older now, but they seem to be more trouble than they are … [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...]
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...]
How to Buy a Memory Foam Mattress [& 5 Reasons Why You Should!]
Ready to upgrade your traditional mattress? Here are tips on how to buy a memory foam mattress and 5 reasons you SHOULD upgrade today! This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I knew I wanted a new mattress but I had no idea where to start. How did I know I needed a new mattress? Well, when you wake up in the morning and you hurt all over and your back won't even straighten when you try to walk away from the bed... it's a big sign. I'm just 34 years old and I'm NOT ready to feel like that every single morning. So I knew I needed a new mattress, but that was as far as I had gotten into my decision. A quick search of Google let me know that memory foam mattresses were very highly recommended so I went straight to the top reviewed companies which is where I found Yogabed. I knew I couldn't go smaller than our … [Read more...]
How to Update a Kids Bathroom Design with One Change
It's easy to update a kids bathroom design. In fact, you can do it with one small change in less than 30 minutes. Ready to see what it is? We've lived in our home for 2 years now and we're still slowly doing upgrades around the house. Although our colonial home is over 100 years old, it really didn't need a ton of work when we moved in because the previous owners had done quite a few upgrades already. That doesn't mean I haven't wanted to do any, though. We've slowly updated some paint colors, added a closet in during our girls' bedroom makeover, removed some of the outdated wallpaper, and updated two out of three of the bathrooms in the house. Next on my renovation list is the girls' bathroom and today I'm going to share with you how we totally updated our kids bathroom design with just one change... that took less than 30 … [Read more...]
Kids Roller Coaster for the Back Yard for the Coaster Loving, Adventure Kid
No matter the time of year, this Kids Roller Coaster will be a HIT for all kids ages 3-8! A Hot Wheels version of the Step2 Extreme Coaster, this kids coaster is bound to be your child's favorite outside toy. It's officially Spring! That means it's time to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. It also means that there are NEW toys out from our friends at Step2, like the Hot Wheels Extreme Thrills Coaster. Now it's possible for your mini thrill seekers to have a Kids Roller Coaster right in their own backyard! Step2 Hot Wheels Extreme Thrill Coaster Ride On - Amazon FREE 2-Day ShippingMy girls love a good kids roller coaster. In fact, that's our first stop when we head to Dollywood. I have two little thrill seekers, daredevils, coaster queens... whatever you want to call them! They love adventure so I knew as soon as I saw this … [Read more...]
Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On Toy – Best of the Step2 Outside Toys
If you're kids love to play outside, chances are you have some Step2 outside toys. This one happens to be our children's favorite - check out the Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On toy and how much fun it is! I was really looking forward to the opportunity to review, at no cost to me, the Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On, in the special anniversary colors. We already have a few Step2 outdoor toys that my boys really enjoy, and this brand of toys holds up so well. I just knew this Step2 Up and Down coaster would be of the same quality, and it definitely did not disappoint! First off, this is the easiest toy assembly in all the land! I have never gotten a large toy for my boys with a simpler assembly. It literally took 3 minutes from the time I opened the box, until we were zooming down the track. The Up and … [Read more...]
Successful Yoga at Home with My Yoga Works Review
Do you love yoga, but just don't have time to go to a class? Have you always wanted to do yoga, but don't know where to start? You can do yoga at home, no matter your skill level, with My Yoga Works. The online program provides convenience of exercising at home with the instruction of skilled Yoga teachers. You may remember that last week I shared that with the New Year, I'm trying to get back into the habit of practicing Yoga. When I was going to a local class 2 nights a week, even though I was 5 months pregnant, I felt like I was in the best shape of my life - mentally and physically. I had energy, despite being pregnant, I had relaxation methods, and I had a support system to encourage me. Although I have a super cute yoga backpack and grandparents that are kind enough to babysit when I need them, the local class is no more, so … [Read more...]
Organic Energy Bars for Adventurous Moms
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clif Bar & Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The holidays are a busy time for families and that's definitely ringing true for my family this year. The girls are busy with school functions, as well as enjoying special activities to celebrate Christmas. All the running definitely takes a toll on this Mama, which is why I was so happy to discover these new organic energy bars from Clif Bar. If you look in our girls' school snack bowl, you'll always find a different assortment of CLIF ZBars, but these are just for me. The CLIF Nut Butter Filled Bar is an organic energy bar filled with delicious, creamy nut butter. I chose to receive a box of the peanut butter filled energy bars, but they're also available in both hazelnut and almond butter. Each CLIF Nut Butter Filled … [Read more...]
Christmas Personalized Books for Kids
We are just a couple weeks away from Christmas and I've already began the buy all the presents and wrap frenzy. While I have most of our Christmas list covered, I'm still trying to pick up a couple of gifts for both of my girls as little extras in addition to the toys they've put on their Santa List. One thing that I always love to include in their gifts is something sentimental that they can keep for years to come. Sure, they love the toys, but I know these special gifts will mean so much to them, especially when they get older. This isn't the first Christmas that they've had I See Me Books personalized books for kids under the tree. A couple of years ago I reviewed a few different selections and this year the company sent me two of their newest titles to review. I have to say that I loved the books that we received from I See … [Read more...]
Kids Bop Kids DIY Microphones
If your kids like to sing, get crafting and make these adorable DIY Microphones for your own Kidz Bop kids. I've shared our love for Kidz Bop before so you won't be surprised when I tell you that we've added to our collection a few times since. My girls love to sing, like LOVE to sing. And the first time I heard them singing along with the radio I was tickled because, hey they can keep up with the songs finally instead of singing the words a little slower like they did when they were little, but "Hey, they don't need to know THOSE words!" That's the reason we tried Kidz Bop for the first time and the reason my girls now consider themselves Kidz Bop kids. If you've never heard Kidz Bop versions of top hits, you might be surprised that we now actually sometimes prefer the KB versions! Their singers are just great and you don't … [Read more...]