I wanted to share a quick update on my little girl for those who have been asking! As you probably remember, we took her to the ER on the 1st and found our her appendix had ruptured. You can read more about it here.So how is she? Well, she is STILL in the hospital. Let me back up and catch you up.This past Sunday (the 6th) my mom drove in to stay with our middle 3 ... Read More
My Daughter Has Appendicitis
2019 has not started out well for our family. My oldest daughter has been in the hospital since January 1st and we still aren't sure yet when she'll be able to come home. She could be there for a few more days.It all started on Friday night, December 28th. The older 4 children spent the night at their grandparents' house that night and Maggie got sick and vomited after ... Read More
Optimum Nutrition Review – Fuel For Moms
This post was sponsored by Optimum Nutrition as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Last night just as I was finally drifting off to sleep around 1:00am the baby woke up. No big deal, typically I nurse him and he's right back to sleep. Well, not last night. Last night he decided he wanted to PAR- TAY! He would not go back to sleep ... Read More
Comforting Eucalyptus Soap Melts
Pardon the lack of pictures in this post. I wasn't originally intending to post my recipe for Eucalyptus Soap Melts so quickly, but I've had so many requests for these DIY soap melts from friends, I wanted to make sure to share in time for those hoping to make some for themselves or family and friends over the holidays. I love making homemade gifts for my family and friends and ... Read More
Benefits Of Light Therapy {+ Verilux HappyLight Review & Giveaway}
This is a sponsored post about the benefits of light therapy and Verilux HappyLight Review. All opinions are my own. Do you get the winter blues? Personally, I seem to do fine with winter and the lack of sunshine through the busy holidays. But once the January chill sets in, I notice a steep decline in my mood. And it turns out, I'm not alone! Not to mention, there are ... Read More
Quality Headphones For Little Ears
This post is sponsored by Pure Sound Labs. With so many electronic devices available to children, it's important to set limitations. It's also equally important to protect their sensitive hearing when using tablets, phones, iPods, video games and the like. Our entire family has become fans of Puro Sound Labs headphones! I like them because they are durable, easy for my kids to ... Read More
6 New Healthy Habits To Try This Fall {+ Kelty Review}
Are you embracing the weather change? Here in Minnesota, summer is fading away. The brisk nights are already here. And there's a chill in the air that wasn't there before. But with the change in seasons can also come the extra pounds, illness, and overall sluggish feeling. So this year, I have some new healthy habits to try this fall for more seamless transition between ... Read More
Liv International Green2O Review {and Giveaway too!}
As a family focused on healthy living, I couldn't say no when I was offered the opportunity for a Liv International Green2O Review. This green chlorophyllin drink intrigued me! I'd heard great things in the past about chlorophyll water, so I was excited to give this a try!What is Liv International? Before I get into my full Liv International Green2o review, I thought 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
Ease Sore Throats with Organic, Non-GMO Lolleez
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Lolleez, however, all opinions are my own. It's almost May so thankfully that means cold and flu season is finally over right?! Ugh, WRONG.My kids woke up on Monday with the sniffles. We've been dealing with coughs, runny noses, and sore throats ever since. Tuesday night my daughter was nice enough to climb into bed next to me and ... Read More