Shanda

In around the house/ baby gear/ big kid gear/ gardening/ giveaway/ let's go outside/ organize

how to “yardstash” your things :: review + giveaway

May 7, 2014 By Shanda

Bikes, baby toys, rakes, shovels, watering cans, lawnmower, trashcans, yard waste bags, recycle bin, Christmas tree stand, BB gun target… what do all these things have in common? They…

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In books & learning/ giveaway/ media

be a “super someone” with flattenme :: review + giveaway

May 6, 2014 By Shanda

My son absolutely LOVES to sit and snuggle with me as we read a good book. Of course he has his favorite books that we read over… and over… and over……

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In 4th of july/ around the house/ father's day/ get fit/ get healthy/ giveaway/ holidays/ let's go outside/ mother's day

outdoor fun with rollors :: review + giveaway

May 5, 2014 By Shanda

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE being outdoors. Throughout the winter months when I am snowed in here in Michigan, I sit and daydream about when…

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In good eats/ in the kitchen/ money saving tips/ organic/ organic food/ real food/ recipes/ tips and tools

a simple real food recipe :: homemade butter… yum!

April 30, 2014 By Shanda

Just call me Paula Dean… I LOVE butter!!! Butter on my popcorn. Butter on my pancakes. Butter to cook my chicken. Butter, butter, BUTTER! I won’t get into the…

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In books & learning/ giveaway

a captain for Laura Rose :: review + giveaway

April 29, 2014 By Shanda

My mom has always said that was born in the wrong era. As a little girl I never pretended I was a princess… I wanted to be Laura Ingalls…

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In baby gear/ coupons & deals/ giveaway/ little fashions/ maternity & nursing

wrap your baby in muslin blankets from swaddle designs :: review + giveaway

April 28, 2014 By Shanda

  Every couple of weeks or so, I would get online and look at muslin blankets for my son. He may not need to be swaddled any more, but…

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In fashion/ little fashions

learn to walk in first baby shoes :: review

April 23, 2014 By Shanda

About a week ago, I was standing in our bedroom and watched as my son took one little staggering step from the doorjamb to the door. That was the…

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In giveaway/ little fashions/ spring fashion

peppercorn kids brings unique accents to #springfashion :: review + giveaway

April 21, 2014 By Shanda

Believe it or not, my husband understood more about accessorizing that I did when I first met him… I know! I can hear all you women out there giving…

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In giveaway/ media/ music & movies

my name is paul :: review + giveaway

April 17, 2014 By Shanda

I was not sure what to expect when I popped My Name is Paul into the DVD player. More times than not, when producers try to take a “spin”…

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In baby gear/ giveaway/ maternity & nursing

security and comfort with the sleep belt :: review & giveaway

April 16, 2014 By Shanda

Let’s face it… Sometimes the ONLY way we can get our little one to sleep is by holding them. I know there are so many different thoughts on how…

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In baby gear/ fashion for mama/ giveaway/ maternity & nursing

be the envy of expecting mothers with envie de fraises :: review + giveaway

April 14, 2014 By Shanda

Who says you can’t look fabulous throughout your pregnancy? With Envie de Fraises it is easy to stay stylish and trendy while sporting that baby bump! Don’t hide that…

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In get healthy/ giveaway/ in the kitchen

simply delicious… simply 7 :: review + giveaway

April 10, 2014 By Shanda

My husband and I recently committed to a lifestyle change. I want my son to grow up in a healthy family… healthy activities, healthy products and healthy eating! I…

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