Busy Growing With Huggies Slip-Ons #FirstFit

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Now that Mia is totally mobile life is pretty interesting and she’s always on the go. Some days in order to change her diaper I have to catch her. Sometimes it seems to best solution to capture my squirmy baby is to change her diaper standing up and because the sides of the diaper easily tears… [Continue Reading]

Zutano Spring & Summer Styles – $75 Zutano Gift Card Giveaway

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  Brooklin has been wearing Zutano since she was born so we were thrilled when we were sent a few pieces from Zutano’s spring and summer collection. The Dizzy Daisy print is full of bright and fun daisy’s all on a background of blue. Paired with emerald green matchstick jeans. For summer I love the adorable… [Continue Reading]

A Guide to Joint Bank Accounts

          Managing one’s own finances can be a stressful and difficult thing – even more so when you’re in a relationship.  Couples who are in a committed relationship often open joint bank accounts to manage their funds together. Before deciding whether to combine your current bank accounts into a joint one, there is… [Continue Reading]

You never know when your first aid kit will come in handy!

  Fortunately, if you are after a first aid kit, you can buy one from a range of stockists like chemists, grocery stores and even places that offer training, like First Aid Management. I never thought that having a well prepared first aid kit would so handy as when I recently went on holiday with… [Continue Reading]

My Heart Breaks With Love

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My friend Hanan wrote this post, that I read last night before heading off to bed. You know how sometimes you’re not expecting to feel something and then all of a sudden your present is jolted with the gut wrenching reality of your past. Then your heart breaks with happiness and sadness all at once because how… [Continue Reading]

TheLAShop.com Portable Photography Backdrop Kit

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I love taking photos of our family and family pictures can get expensive. I’ve always wanted my own backdrop so I was thrilled when I was sent the Portable backdrop to review. TheLAShop.com sent us this product, but they offer a wide range of products from photography gear, electronics, home gadgets, to a list quirky knick-knacks. We… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Snacks On-The-Go With GoGo squeeZ

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Our family first tried  GoGo squeeZ at our local Costco store and after one try we picked up a large family sized box. As the weather starts to get warmer we’ll be spending a lot of time on-the-go and as a mom who takes health very seriously I want my kids to be eating healthy all the… [Continue Reading]

Messes Happen Throughout Our Home – Huggies® Designer Tubs #HuggiesTester

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One product I have used since I had my very first baby has been Huggies® Wipes. The fact is, they’re thick and they smell great but most of all – they work! I was thrilled when I saw the new HUGGIES Natural Care® in Designer Tubs because they’re so fashionable. Not only do they look great but they feature HUGGIES Natural… [Continue Reading]

Getting Ready For Summer With Puddle Jumpers

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In just over a month our pool will open back up and we will spend the majority of our days playing in the pool. Last summer we had to find something to keep Brooklin safe in the water and while at Costco stumbled upon Pudddle Jumpers – not too big and bulky so she wouldn’t want to… [Continue Reading]

Now Even More At Sears – Larger Assortment Now At Sears #MoreAtSears

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sears for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.   It's the most horrible feeling when you go to look for a size on something you want only to find your local store has run out of the exact sizes you need. At Sears.com you'll find everything… [Continue Reading]

Happy Mother’s Day – My Gift To The Ladies

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I know a lot of people who come and enter my giveaways have been reading this site for a long time. In fact, we’ve personally connected in so many ways. You’ve been there for me as my children were born, as I’ve grown up as a woman and a blogger. I just want to say… [Continue Reading]

RetailMeNot – Mother’s Day Deals

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Looking for great deals on gifts for Mom? Check out RetailMeNot Mother’s Day deals! Whether you’re shopping for your sister, friend, mother-in-law or your own sweet mum, RetailMeNot has deals on gifts that match her unique personality – from jewelry and perfume to cookbooks and kitchen gadgets. May 12 (aka Mother’s Day 2013) is just… [Continue Reading]

Vote For Me! Pompeian’s Time to Change Your Oil Contest

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I really enjoy going to conferences and I really enjoy BlogHer conferences. Last year I really wanted to attend BlogHer Food being in Seattle it was too close to home but I ended up having a baby that day so I didn’t attend. See the things is….I love food. You can tell, right? This year BlogHer Food 2013… [Continue Reading]

Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup – Giveaway

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My girls love Doc McStuffins so they were thrilled when Disney sent us a copy of the new Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup  DVD which comes out tomorrow! “Doc McStuffins” tells the story of a nurturing six-year-old girl who heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic. Assisting Doc at the… [Continue Reading]

Gardening – Scotts Florida Select Natural Eucalyptus Mulch

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. There are so many products when you walk into the gardening isle at your local stores. Personally as a mom who is trying to reduce my family's environmental impact I care about products that are… [Continue Reading]

Make Memories This Season With Best Buy

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It’s memory making season!!! From end of school celebrations to warm summer days and summer family vacations there are so many memories to be captured this year. Spring is filled with so many photo worthy moments and with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day coming up some of the best gifts to give are camera gifts… [Continue Reading]

Teachers Change Lives – Adopt A Classroom #TeachersChangeLives

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I want to introduce you to one of the greatest teachers I’ve ever met. She helped raise me and she’s been a teacher since I started school long ago. Growing up she was always planning fun activities for us and she always went above and beyond for her students. Great teachers need support though, as… [Continue Reading]

Happy Momni Day Sweepstakes! #omnihotels #sweepstakes

Omni Hotels & Resorts is running a Mother’s Day Pinterest Sweepstakes called “Happy Momni Day“! Pin your tribute to your Mom (or yourself!) for your chance to win! Last year for BlogHer I stayed at the gorgeous Omni Birkshire Hotel in NYC. We’re going back for BlogHer in Chicago this July and I’d love to… [Continue Reading]

Move Over Mother’s Day…Residence Inn Celebrates Moms The Entire Month Of May #RIMom

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With 365 days in a year, why do moms only get one official day of recognition? As a brand that celebrates moms for all that they do, Residence Inn by Marriott declares May as a month-long celebration, thanking moms for the evening homework help, rides to practice, family dinners and daily hugs. Residence Inn is perfect for… [Continue Reading]

Get in the Know With MSN #MSNKnowNow

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This post was created in partnership with MSN. Find out more about the all new MSN experience at allnew.msn.com or see it in action on Windows 8, Android, or on iOS at msn.com I travel a lot and it’s important that my internet can keep up with my needs as a blogger. The new faster… [Continue Reading]