This post is sponsored by Chuckle and Roar, available exclusively at Target. A few weeks ago some friends of ours were over to visit and they mentioned a recent family vacation where they drove to their destination screen-free with their two kids. To be honest, I've gotten so used to turning the DVD player on any time we are in the minivan that the thought of taking ... Read More
2019 Back To School Gear Guide – Don’t Forget These Great Brands! {+ BIG Giveaway!}
I received product to feature in this 2019 Back To School Gear Guide. As always, all opinions are my own. Can you believe summer is almost over? When May rolls around each year, summer still seems so far off. But once June hits, I'm always surprised by how fast the entire summer flies by. So now that we're into August, it's already time to be ... Read More
Casely – The First & Only iPhone Case Monthly Subscription Club! {+ Giveaway!}
This Casely iPhone Case Monthly Subscription Club post is sponsored by Casely. But as always, all opinions are my own. Subscription clubs are all the rage. And we all know why. It's FUN to get a new surprise package in the mail. Because no matter how old you are, opening a box filled with things you love is always fun. And for those of you with ... Read More
25 Affordable Or Free Kids Activities For Your Backyard {+ Homemade Giant Bubbles Recipe}
This Affordable Or Free Kids Activities For Your Backyard post is sponsored by Wicked Uncle. Because we're all looking for affordable backyard fun, right!?! As always, all opinions are my own. We're a family who enjoys a great stay-cation. That also means, that we love finding affordable or free kids activities for our backyard too. And by 'backyard', ... Read More
Five Things You Didn’t Realize Were Harboring Gross Germs
I remember when I was a kid and so carefree. And by carefree, I mean I could walk into an indoor playground without wanting to disinfect my whole body. I could sleep in a hotel bed without thinking about how many other people slept in that bed before me and always being sure I'm wearing shoes or socks in the room. I could eat or drink anything without thinking about the germs ... Read More
Busting Lice Myths With WelComb (Drama-Free & Pesticide-Free Lice Removal)
This Pesticide-Free Lice Removal post is sponsored by WelComb. As always, all opinions are my own. What does "Back To School" time mean for you? New clothes? School supply shopping? Watching for the big yellow bus? But once all the excitement of the new year wears off and the daily schedule of school settles in, there may be other things to worry ... Read More
Burley Piccolo Trailercycle Review ~ Tagalong Bike For Kids
I received product to facilitate this Burley Piccolo Trailercycle Review. As always, all opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I shared my Burley D'Lite X Review with you. We love this luxury bike cart as it's the perfect way to hit the bike trails with young kids. It has everything we wanted and needed for a comfortable ride with small children. ... Read More
Did You Know Great Wolf Lodge Day Passes Are Now Available!?
We received a complimentary stay to share information on Great Wolf Lodge Day Passes. Summer is in full swing here and to celebrate, Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota, has officially launched day passes, granting access to its indoor and outdoor waterparks for the entire day. Over a year ago, our local hotel rebranded and renovated into a gorgeous ... Read More
Teaching Children to Care for Their Small Animal Pet
This post has been sponsored by Kaytee. For years, my daughter Maggie had asked for a pet of her own. Sure, we had a dog, but she wanted a pet she could say was hers and hers alone. So, for Christmas 2017, we decided to surprise her with her very own pet: a Roborovski dwarf hamster, also known as a Robo hamster. When Maggie saw the hamster cage under ... Read More
Custom Farmhouse Style Grapevine Door Wreath Tutorial {DIY Instructions}
I'm not crafty by any means. So if you're intimidated by just the thought of designing and creating a custom farmhouse style grapevine door wreath, don't be! And to make it even more fun, make sure to invite some friends and make wreaths together. That's what we did and it was a lot more fun. Plus, we were all able to bounce ideas off each other and ask ... Read More