Leanne Get Out and PLAY – Day 4 I know my daughter can’t ride in a stroller forever, but as she creeps nearer and nearer to the weight limit on most strollers, I can’t help but feel a bit frantic. The thought of giving up naps on the go, portability on wheels, and my personal on-the-go … Read more
Ask anyone and they will tell you I'm impossible to buy for. Not because I'm impossible to please, but because I like really unique gifts that can be hard to find in stores. For this reason, I rarely get surprises to open and tend to get a lot of gift cards and IOUs. While I … Read more
You may remember my posts in the past where I showed some of my polymer clay creations that I make each holiday season. I haven’t gotten serious about selling any of my ornaments in the past, but I have had so many requests that I have recently started an Etsy shop where you can purchase … Read more
If you have a little fashionista like I do, then you probably spend a good deal of time searching for hair accessories that are spunky, adorable, and show off their personality perfectly. In my hunt for that perfect accessory, I found Lizzie, Izzie + James, a company that makes a whole collection of the most … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 1 Oftentimes our days out are not stroller-friendly. Whether we are traveling, going to be in large crowds, or will simply be covering a lot of unpaved ground, we go wheel-free fairly often. This wasn't a problem when we only had little ones that could snuggle up in … Read more
There’s nothing like the great outdoors to really bond as a family. Whether it’s the crisp, clean air or it’s the fact that there’s no television in sight, it seems like it’s a whole lot easier to make memories that really last when you’re outdoors. Rave & Review is introducing the “Get Out and PLAY” … Read more
On March 10, 2011, the world lost a sweet little boy named Zack Hamilton. Zackie wasn't just any little boy, he was an inspiration to all the many hearts he touched. He also was the son of my very good friend, Heather Hamilton. Before I was a mother, I would have told you that … Read more
My daughter has recently gotten very into movies, and we now use them as a reward system for when she successfully completes her sticker chart for the week. So, with a full week’s worth of stickers colorfully arranged on her chart, we set off for an advance screening of the movie HOP from Universal Pictures … Read more
Sometimes it seems so daunting finding the best toys for all the different ages and stages of development, especially when I am buying ahead or purchasing presents for other children. While we all want the same thing from kids' toys – to encourage them to explore and interact as well as hold their attention for … Read more
Mattresses are a big investment, so it makes sense to spend a little money protecting them in order to extend their life. If you know even a little bit about what your mattress goes through in its lifetime or how an unprotected mattress can harbor allergens, dust mites, and fluids, you will be racing to … Read more