I partnered with Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark In Duluth, MN and Visit Duluth to facilitate this post. Even so, all opinions are 100% my own. Are you thinking of visiting Duluth, MN? Well, we just went! Ever since our last trip (14 years ago and before kids), we had been meaning to get back. Our first trip ever was for our honeymoon in 2003. Then, Mike and I returned ... Read More
Peanut Butter Crisp Delight Recipe
This post has been sponsored by Voortman Bakery. Maggie and I headed back to the kitchen last week to create another new dessert recipe and this one turned out better than any of our previous recipes. It is absolutely DELICIOUS, if I do say so myself, so I wanted to share it with you today. We call this Peanut Butter Crisp Delight. Peanut Butter Crisp Delight ... Read More
I’m a Minimalist Wannabe
Shortly before Aram was born I started preparing for a yard sale. If you read Aram's birth story, you know that the yard sale was planned for the day I went into labor and it was, therefore, delayed. We have held 2 yard sales since then and plan to hold at least one more before the summer is out. It was while purging my house of many, MANY things that I started to realize ... Read More
A Legacy Left Behind: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Growing up, I had a great aunt who owned the local Main Street Cafe. Being from a small town, it's natural that everyone knew Auntie Bernice. However, the really cool part is that she was known for miles around! Her cooking couldn't be beat. And she'd always have a warm smile and kind word to share. Her heart was made of gold and she'd give you the shirt off her back if ... Read More
Be a Toy Tester for Step2! {No Blog Required!}
It's that time again! Step2 is looking for more Toy Testers! I get asked all the time, "how do you get to review all these cool toys?!" Well, most of the time you need to be a blogger or at least have a Facebook page, BUT, Step2 has an opportunity right now for toy testers and you DON'T need to be a blogger! I knew a lot of you would be interested, so I wanted to ... Read More
Making Life Easier with a Newborn
This post about making life easier with a newborn is sponsored by Playtex Diaper Genie, however, all opinions and experiences are my own. Since we have 5 young children (the oldest is 8 years old), we frequently have friends, family, and strangers comment about how they don't understand how we do it all. And well, the truth is, we don't always get it all done! Some nights I ... Read More
Genial Day Non Toxic Period Products {+ Giveaway}
While I love being a female, there have been plenty of times I've wished life were easier. Take pregnancy for example. LOVED feeling my babies grow and move for those months. But I definitely didn't enjoy the 3-6 months of constant nausea and puking I endured. Not to mention that none of my deliveries went well either. Another thing that I envy about my husband is how fast ... Read More
Work & Play With Groove Life Rings
Disclosure: I received Groove Life rings at no cost to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. If you are married and you enjoy doing anything outdoors, or support your family by working with your own two hands, you are going to want to pay attention to this post! It's been a couple years now since Ben and I transitioned from a couple who weren't able to get out much, ... Read More
Southern Meatballs And Gravy Recipe
It has been raining for what seems like an entire month straight. Our farmers are thrilled but all of the rainy gloominess made me hungry for some good ole Southern comfort food. Years ago our family attended a Christian Summer camp that, aside from its life-changing experiences with God, was also known for its delicious Southern cooking. One of my absolute favorite dishes made ... Read More
Win The Backyard Discovery Atlantis Wooden Swing Set
For over 30 years now, Backyard Discovery has been in the business of producing the highest quality options for wooden swing sets, playhouses, and backyard leisure products. You can truly create the ultimate backyard with their help! Their innovative team of specialists are passionate about bringing quality family moments right to your own yard. Because let's face it, ... Read More