It’s true, we’re not in Kindergarten anymore, even though it may feel like it at times. I enjoy playing with my kids, and sometimes acting like a kid. However, just like it was mighty embarrassing to the kids who peed their pants in Kindergarten, it’s even more embarrassing for us adults. I’m going to show […]
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Moisturize Your Lips Beautifully with Natural Lipstick
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s winter, and with that comes dry and cracked skin and lips. The dryness is probably one of my least favorite attributes of winter. When I lived in Idaho, my hands and lips were always cracked, and […]
Cat Breeder Tips on How To Introduce a New Feline to the Family
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Feliway®. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have followed some of my posts, you know how much I love my pets. They really are members of our family. As such, I like to make sure that they are happy, healthy and well-adjusted in […]
Season of Giving: Sharing With the Women Who Inspire Me
One of my favorite things about Christmastime is that people everywhere seem to be in the spirit of giving and gratitude. I think that it’s also a great time to reflect on the year and remember the people who have inspired and helped you through it. Some blog sponsors sent me a box of samples featuring some […]
My “Last Shopping Trip Until New Year” Shopping List
Every year, I seem to be out at the stores a day or two before Christmas, getting all of those last minute holiday essentials and home necessities. It always makes me a little sad when I have to do that, because the stores are always so busy that a simple trip to get 2-3 items […]
Levi’s® Kids are Holiday Favorites in Kids Fashion
Levi’s® have a great history and most of it took place right in my backyard of Northern California when Levi Strauss, a Bavarian-born dry goods merchant, teamed up with Jacob Davis, a garment tailor to create the quintessential riveted blue jeans in 1873. Levi’s were created to meet the demand for a sturdy pair of […]
Loving Your New Puppy and Not Her Mess
Woof! My name is Maddie, and I’m a cute Golden Retriever/German Shepherd puppy! I recently found my very own forever home with the Noall family. They are so much fun. They play ball with me, take me on walks, give me cuddles and love to give me love! I do my best to retrieve every […]
Tips for Creating a Great Gallery Wall
I recently gained a great appreciation for alluring photos. It has also been my goal to try to capture such photos. It is amazing how one can feel when they stop to take notice of the beauty all around. If you follow my Instagram feed, you’ll noticed I take a lot more photos of nature, architecture, landscapes and of course, food. […]
5 Things To Help Kids Stay Connected to Long Distance Grandparents
Do your kids have grandparents who live far away? Try these 5 things to help kids stay connected to long distance grandparents. I love my grandmother! She is such an amazing lady with a loving heart, strong spirit and contagious laugh. I have so many memories of growing up with her and have learned so […]
Gift Idea For the Active Kid + VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Giveaway
My kids are active! And by active, I mean..bouncing-moving-running-doing from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, kind of kids! They love to be outside and aren’t really the type of kids who play with toys inside a whole lot. While I love this about them, it can make gift-buying a […]










