Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
I love shepherd’s pie! The girls like it, it can be healthy, but Hubby doesn’t usually care for it. It had been forever since we’d had it, and I’ve been …
Superhero Gift Idea: `Bonkazonks Marvel Avengers Face Case Toy
If your child loves Marvel characters, they will probably love Bonkazonks by Hasbro. When I heard about this new toy, I was very interested in checking it out! Being a …
My Do-Over Moment: Bleaching My Hair
I’ve done some silly and stupid things in my life that I wish I could do-over. At the time my choices seemed fine, but looking back… What was I thinking?! …
Pregnancy Journal: 17 Weeks!
Baby #2 continues to grow. I think my belly has stalled for now. It ballooned out when my uterus remembered what it’s like being preggo, but I think further expansion …
We Had Fun at LEGO KidsFest! #LEGOKidsFest
Last weekend we headed to the Frontier Airline Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for three acres of LEGO fun! Here are some of the highlights of our time there: The place …
5 of My Favorite Cloth Diaper Prints #clothdiapers
One of the best parts about using cloth diapers is the fabric options. There are so many different looks, colors and textures. I started out with mostly neutral colors and …
4 Reasons Why You Should Go See Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE #review #brave
BRAVE Genre: Animation/Adventure/Comedy Rating: PG U.S. Release Date: June 22, 2012 Official Synopsis: Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the …
Get Your Laugh On With the Fisher-Price Giggle Gang Plush Toys
The other day I shared how I find my daughter’s laugh to be magical. Since she’s my baby girl, I adore her giggle, but really I love all baby and toddler …
Finding Ways for My Toddler to Socialize Without Playdates or Moms Group
For the past couple months I’ve felt bad about the lack of toddler playmates my daughter has in her life. It seems like she should be around more kids her …
Fulfilling Family Wishes
Like many of us, I often wish for material things like more money, a bigger home, a newer car, or a dream vacation. Yet these aren’t my most important wishes. …
Pregnancy Journal: 16 Weeks!
This might sound strange, but I don’t feel very pregnant lately. Sure, I get cravings, I get worn out easier than usual, I feel random movements in my abdomen, and …
How the BuckleyBoo Toy Helps Toddlers Practice Matching and Fine Motor Skills
This is BuckleyBoo, a developmental toy available at Imagine Toys. When we were offered the opportunity to review him my initial thought was I don’t want her to master buckles …
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: A USB Flash Drive Fit for a Superhero! #fathersday
Is your dad a comic book fan? Even if he isn’t, he is still a superhero in your eyes. A great gift for Super Dad is one of four Marvel …
Pregnancy Journal: 15 Weeks!
Here we are at week 15! This little one continues to grow. I can tell by how tight my clothes are getting. I’m still fitting into a few non-maternity pairs …
Tips for Encouraging Your Child to Enjoy Music
My husband and I are definitely music fans. We primarily listen to hard rock and metal, but we also enjoy some guilty pleasures in other genres too. Before we became …
Double Blessings San Diego Bebe Eco-Friendly Nursing Pillow Review
A nursing pillow is an essential breastfeeding accessory but it can be hard to know which one to choose unless you read nursing pillow reviews. I remember when I was …
Pregnancy Journal: 14 Weeks!
I’ve been looking at pictures of Rissa when she was a little baby and sharing them with her. I can’t believe how tiny she was! It definitely makes me happy …
Sesame Street Love: Rissa and Ernie
Rissa loves Sesame Street and has quickly learned many of the characters. Some she can even say by name like her favorite, Ernie. (I know, Ernie?) (Video) It all started …
Summer Fun With HABA Waterpark Starter Set!
Toddlers love playing in water – at least mine does! The proof is in the first water table video and now I have more proof below! Because I know how …