Recently I shared my Joovy Caboose review and my Joovy Ultralight Caboose review. Today I'm comparing the Joovy Caboose to the Joovy Ultralight Caboose, so if you're trying to decide between the 2, this is the article for you! As you can see above, these are both good looking strollers! I'm not going to write out my full review of each stroller in this post, you can ... Read More
5 Tips for Successful Swim Lessons With Your Toddler + Giveaway!
Learning to swim is a monumental milestone for parents and their children. It can be an exciting, yet stressful time, especially when you are teaching toddlers. Here are a few tips for making the experience fun and stress free: Pick a reputable individual/organization You want your child to learn under someone who is calm, patient and experienced. Local organizations like ... Read More
Things to Do In and Around Ventura, California
I recently returned from a visit to see my extended family who live on the West Coast. It was the first I had seen many of them in quite a few years. When I was a child, time seemed to pass so slowly. The years between kindergarten through my high school graduation seemed like an eternity. In contrast, the years between my high school graduation and now have been a whirlwind ... Read More
Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids {Over 30 Ideas Your Kids Will Love!}
I've partnered with Carvel for this Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids post. All opinions are my own. Do you have a bucket list? This summer I thought it would be fun to sit down with my kids and together make a huge bucket list of fun things we'd like to do together over the summer. To be honest, we might not get to them all. Some might be carried over for future summers, ... Read More
10 Interesting Sleep Facts – And Why Sleep Matters
This is a sponsored post about why sleep matters on behalf of EarlySense Live. We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about sleep? Ten Interesting Sleep Facts 1 in 4 married couples sleep in separate beds. Sleep experts have discovered a direct link between people’s favorite sleeping positions and their personalities. You can see ... Read More
My Natural Miscarriage Story
When I was in the midst of miscarrying Quinn, I found myself scouring the Internet to find out details of what natural miscarriage was like for other moms. There were a number of moms on forums talking about having a D&C but not too many articles about natural miscarriage at home. Because what I was able to find, I found helpful, I wanted to share my experience as well, in ... Read More
Dole Ultimate Family Road Trip + Giveaway
Cars 3 © 2016 Disney/Pixar. With Summer in full swing, the Fuel Up With Dole Ultimate Family Road Trip Contest is also revving up. Inspired by Disney Pixarʼs Cars 3, residents of the US and Canada are encouraged to enter for an opportunity of a lifetime. One lucky grand prize winning family will be sent on an adventure to explore the open road and the amazing locations along ... Read More
Keep Hydrated this Summer with KRā
I was provided samples of KRā at no cost to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links The hot, humid summers in the Mid-Atlantic region always provide a challenge of keeping hydrated, especially during outdoor activities. This is the first year my son is trying out a full day baseball camp, which is exciting but has me worried about ... Read More
On The Go With Slammers Snacks + Giveaway
I received Slammers Snacks to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. No matter how hard I seem to try, our schedules are still busy. Even though we've bowed out of some activities and commitments, we want to enjoy the gorgeous Summer weather while it's here. Come Fall, we just never know what kind of weather Minnesota will deliver. Sometimes it's still nice while ... Read More
My Book of Beautiful Oops! + Giveaway!
I’m partnering with Workman Publishing to share this giveaway. My sweet girl Maggie LOVES art. She is always wanting to create new crafts or customize items she already owns by painting them. Sometimes I'll bring her a new project idea and tell her the instructions, to which she'll respond, "but we don't HAVE to do it that way, right?!" She always wants to put her own spin and ... Read More
