I come from a family that has a strong connection to its roots. Growing up, I heard many stories about how our family came here from Sweden all those years ago. And about the family we have that still lives there today. My dad has traced our roots back over 200 years to 1817 and takes pride in where he comes from. Growing up, I remember my grandparent’s house being filled with ... Read More
6 Reasons to Check Out Gerber Clothing
I am a paid Brand Ambassador for Gerber. I received compensation, including free product, for supporting Gerber and its products. When I had my first child, Maggie, over 8 years ago, I spent a LOT of time (and subsequently too much money) looking at baby clothes. I went shopping at all kinds of stores looking for clothing for Maggie. I remember noticing Gerber clothing while I ... Read More
FANCHEST – Sports Box For Dad & Baby This Father’s Day {+ Giveaway}
Father's Day is quickly approaching. And we want to make sure those dads all know we appreciate them! I know my kids adore their dad. And I cherish the moments I get to watch them together. Playing catch in the yard, board games at the table, and stories at bedtime. I know the kids enjoy their time with daddy as much as I do watching them. So this Father's Day, how about ... Read More
Target Baby Boy Clothes You Can NOT Miss!
This post about Target Baby Boy Clothes contains affiliate links. Last year we moved to a house that is just down the street from Target. Literally, I can be at Target in under 5 minutes. This has been both good and bad for us. Grabbing a gallon of milk is quick and easy, but we all know you can walk into Target for a gallon of milk and leave with JUST a gallon of milk! Now ... Read More
Sisters ~ 8 Ways To Foster Bonds To Last A Lifetime {+ Jak & Peppar Giveaway}
I partnered with Jak & Peppar to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. Back when I was pregnant with our first child, I was elated to discover we were having a girl. Then followed three amazing boys. And our fifth, and most likely final biological child, was another girl. Now, that means for our girls, there's quite a big age span. Hannah is now 12 1/2 and ... Read More
We Set Up Our Christmas Tree Already {Because It’s the BEST Time to Be a Kid!}
This post is sponsored by Gymboree. All opinions are my own. Excitement is in the air at our house, how about yours? Halloween is out and Christmas is IN! I've been saying I was going to extend the Christmas season in our house and not rush it from Thanksgiving to Christmas and guys, we did it! This weekend we set up our Christmas tree. And, while I know to some of you this ... Read More
Hurry into Lidl Stores Monday for Adorable {and Affordable} Baby Clothes!
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Lidl. All opinions are my own. Is there anything cuter than baby clothes? I can walk through the baby clothing section in a store and just feel my ovaries aching sometimes. The wee little sweaters, outfits, shoes, etc.....you ladies know what I'm talking about, right?! But here's the thing -- you can spend a lot of money on baby clothes ... Read More
Kid Things – An Update on My Shopping Experience!
You might remember that last month I told you about Kid Things, a new service that brings you a personal shopper for all your kids needs, for FREE....and you do all your shopping via text messages! Today I wanted to give you an update on my personal shopping experience plus answer some FAQs I've been getting about Kid Things. But first, if you never read my initial post about ... Read More
How I Made My Life Easier with a FREE Personal Shopper (And How You Can Too!}
I've partnered with Kids Things for this post. Lately, I have been feeling overwhelmed. I mean, really overwhelmed. I'm running a business full-time with my husband, taking care of 4 children (including homeschooling two of them), and helping my husband lead the youth group at our church -- among my other duties as wife and mom. People ask me sometimes how I do it all and the ... Read More
Ice Cream Castles ~ Vintage Inspired Children’s Clothing For The Young Dreamers In Your Life {+ Giveaway}
Ice Cream Castles sent me clothing to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Do you ever find yourself walking through the store, only to be disappointed in the children's clothing styles you see? I tend to struggle finding pieces that offer unique styles and fun designs. But the search is now over. Enter: Ice Cream Castles.Who They Are: The creative ... Read More