Meet Janessa

Janessa is a devoted wife and mother of seven children and an expert in everything related to motherhood and children. She has reviewed products for babies, children, families and the home for over 12 years.
Janessa homeschools her children and enjoys a full yet simple life in the mountains of West Virginia. She loves to cook wholesome and delicous recipes for her family.
Janessa is passionate about her Christian faith and encouraging other women in their roles as wives and mothers.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games with her family, sending funny memes to her husband, and relaxing with a nice cup of tea.

I had 6 amazing, wonderful home births. Truly, I loved my home births so much – they were great experiences for me. When I went into labor with my 7th child there was a concern that I could be experiencing placental abruption. Because of that, I knew the right choice was to head to the …

This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support of my site! If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know how much I love Feltman Brothers clothing for my little ones. They recently released some brand new fall items just in time for our new baby’s arrival! One of the things I …

Two years ago we started the tradition of celebrating St. Nicholas Day. Part of the tradition in our family is that my older kids get to be St. Nicholas to their siblings and secretly choose a special Christmas ornament they are gifted in their shoes that morning. My kids have such a fun time every …

We live out in the country and are always curious about the wildlife that comes through our property. We’ve seen turkey, deer, foxes, and raccoons around the house, and we’ve thought for years now that it would be fun to try a trail camera to see what else might be roaming nearby. So, when I …

When you’re raising little ones, play space is everything. It’s where they crawl, wiggle, build, and imagine. With a new baby just a few weeks away, I was so excited to try out the Ofie Mat from Little Bot! What’s an Ofie Mat? Ofie Mats are large foam mats that are the perfect spot for …

Getting kids excited about safety can sometimes feel like a challenge, but Graco has just made it a whole lot easier (and way cooler!). They’ve recently released two brand-new booster seats that are sure to get kids buckled up with a smile: a Barbie-themed booster seat and a Hot Wheels-themed booster seat! Safety Meets Fun …

I’m a big Kindred Bravely fan. I have quite a few of their maternity, lounge, and breastfeeding clothing options and love them all! I’ve also gotten quite a few piece of clothes from them for my hospital bag for my upcoming baby’s birth. Why Moms Love Kindred Bravely Baby Clothes and Accessories As a mom …

Have you heard of Joolz? I just discovered the brand myself recently. Joolz was founded in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as a premium brand dedicated to designing high-quality baby strollers. Now it appears Joolz has made it’s way to the United States and I’m pleased to be able to bring you a review of their Hub² stroller …

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a one-year-old boy? One year old is a very fun age! Little boys are starting to tottle, walk, and even run. They are also starting to enjoy playing with toys more and more. I searched high and low to find all the must-have items for one-year-olds. As …

When we started looking for a fun, outdoor-friendly ride for our 13-year-old son Jacob, we knew we wanted something exciting but also safe, quiet, and easy to maintain. After some searching, we landed on the Huffy CR8-R Electric Mini Bike, and it’s been a total hit! Assembly I often try to do the assembly work …