We live in an area where quaint shops and restaurants are bountiful. There are a number of coffee shops, bakeries, and ice cream parlors. They all thrive because they each have their own specialties, but most importantly, they treat their customers like family. On Jayden’s 5th birthday, we took him for cupcakes at Designer Desserts. We…
Guest Post: Top 3 Most Valuable Home Improvements
Home improvements can add value to your home. Both major structural works and internal renovations can increase the resale price for your home, and those preparing to sell and move on often precede that process with improvements and maintenance to push for more in the sale. While every home will have different needs, depending on…
Cherry Blueberry Scones
On a recent stop at Walmart, I noticed a display of fresh cherries in the produce section. I glanced at the signage and thought they were $3 and some change. Excited, I grabbed them to snack on and add to scones I was planning to make. When we scanned them at checkout, they rang up…
Guest Post: Father’s Day Ideas For Watch Lovers
Finding a suitable gift for dad on Father’s Day can be one of the most challenging buying experiences. While there may be interests and hobbies that generate ideas, men can easily end up receiving the same gifts year on year. While golf balls and guitar strings might have been a nice idea last year, it’s…
DIY Father’s Day Treat Jar
Father’s Day is this Sunday. What are you doing for the special Father’s in your life? Moms aren’t the only ones who indulge in treats from time to time. Dads often have their special stash that is off limits as well. A fun Father’s Day gift for the snacking enthusiast would be a ginormous treat…
Part 1: Remington i-LIGHT Pro Hair Removal Process
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Remington. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. One of the things that I dread about Summer is body hair removal. I absolutely hate shaving, but I love being smooth and groomed. I’m so…
Kid Crafts: DIY Water Paint Sheets
School’s out and I’ve been trying to gather creative ways to keep Jayden busy this summer. I’ve shared how anal I am when it comes to mess-making in the house, but I’m becoming more lax. I always cringe when Jayden wants to pull out the paint. I found a way to eliminate some of the…
Comfy Joey Custom Ring Slings
I love wearing my babies. When I wore Jayden, we used a wrap, pouch slings, and structured carriers. With Jaxon, we used a wrap very briefly and dove right on in to structured carriers. Structured carriers have been my goto, but now that it’s warmed up, I’ve been wanting a little more freedom from buckles…
Organizing My Kitchen With All Access Bins
It seems no matter how hard I try to get organized, something is always out of order. Our kitchen was in need of a little help. Small appliances and photo props have been cluttering up my workspace, floor, and breakfast nook. Tired of shuffling everything around, I decided to do something about it. I was…
Lazy Bath Days {Baby Magic Giveaway: 6/7/13}
Jaxon is quite the chunkster, he has rolls on top of rolls on top of rolls… and they sure do get stinky. There are days when Jaxon needs a little freshening up, but a full on bath seems unnecessary. On lazy bath days, I’ll pump a little Baby Magic No-Rinse Wash on a baby towel…
Jaxon Wears: Rugged Bear
The warm weather has finally decided to stick around here in NWI and now we are replenishing the boys’ wardrobes with attire appropriate for the season. One of the styles that we are admiring are plaids and polos. The prep look is classic as it continues to trend, year after year. Jaxon received a sampling…
Guest Post: Plastic and Glass Bottle Crafts To Do With Your Kids
Some of the best craft ideas are centered on repurposing jars or bottles. They are very versatile items and easy to find. You can use emptied product containers you have lying around the house, or you can find new, unbranded plastic and glass bottles online. There are many ways you can use empty glass or plastic…