As a busy work at home Mom, I love products that help keep me organized and make my life easier at home and on the go. Somedays, my office is at a local event or venue where I need easy access to my phone, wallet, tablet, or laptop. I don’t want to arrive with a huge bag, so having streamlined products is ideal. Recently, I was asked if I’d like to work with Ekster again for the holidays and I happily said yes. I love being able to continue a working relationship with brands I’ve worked with in the past and truly like their products. Today, I’m sharing two clever gift ideas for busy Moms I think you will really like.
Three hands on toys for fun indoor and outdoor play
My husband and I have bought our fair share of toys over the years, and most of them are girl themed since we have two daughters, with the exception of the toys we get for our extended family which is full of boys. Recently, I was asked if I’d like to review a trio of NSI toys and I happily agreed. While these toys aren’t gender specific, I do get a boy vibe from them. No matter who you’re shopping for though, I think these three hands on toys can provide fun indoor and outdoor play.
Hands on Fun!
The perfect gift idea to help keep our homes neat and tidy
Did you ever watch the Jetson’s cartoon and wish you had a smart home like theirs, or at the very least your own Rosey the robot to help you clean up life’s little messes? I sure did! Don’t get me wrong, I actually like some chores, but vacuuming everyday isn’t one of them. This year, I’m putting a smart robot vacuum on my gift list. I think it’s a perfect gift idea to help keep our homes neat and tidy now and in the future. I do hope to see one under our tree! Read on to learn about two new Neato Robotics vacuums.
Perfect Gift Idea for Neat and Tidy Homes:
Warm Winter Wishes Lugz Hoodie Giveaway
Happy Monday! Are you in the holiday mood yet? With only 19 sleeps left, we are in full holiday mode over here! I couldn't think of a better way to spread holiday cheer than to team up with the Pay it Forward bloggers and share a fun and useful giveaway. Welcome to the Warm Winter Wishes Lugz Hoodie Giveaway!
Warm Winter Wishes!
Chill drinks easily: NewAir Anniversary Series limited edition 100 Can beverage Fridge
If you’ve followed
my blog or socials for the last couple of years, you’ll recognize the NewAir
name because I’ve reviewed several of their products. From a portable heater that’s
perfect for taking the chill out of a guest room, a space saving wine fridge, to their
popular counter top clear ice maker, I’ve had a
wonderful experience with this brand. I was delighted recently when I was asked
to become an NewAir Ambassador and help them celebrate their 20th anniversary
by reviewing the NewAir Anniversary Series limited edition 100 Can
beverage Fridge which helps chill drinks easily.
Meet the newest NewAir Fridge!
Gift Ideas for Gardening Enthusiasts
The last week of November flew by me in a blur and now I’m welcoming in December with my last official holiday gift ideas list. I had a couple of other gift list ideas I had planned to share, but sadly, packages didn’t arrive in time. Today’s Gift Ideas for gardening Enthusiasts is a favorite of mine. If you’ve read my blog, or followed me on social media, you know I adore flowers, herbs, and nature, so I’ve tried to cover a wide range of gift ideas.
Gift Ideas for Gardening Enthusiasts!
My local radio station has switched over to Christmas music, I’ve made my annual homemade cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies will go in the oven soon and I’m waiting for my daughters to get home, which means we are almost ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and all this wonderful holiday represents. It also means its time to start shopping for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and sales we can find on gifts! That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to a new, easy to use savings app- Simply Codes. They really do make saving simply delightful, and they are hosting a $50 Sephora gift card giveaway!
Happy Holidays!
Gift Ideas for Moms and Daughters
Happy Friday friends! We are slowly inching closer to the most wonderful time of the year! Today I'm sharing a list that was fun and easy to put together since I’m a mom of two daughters that are 22 and 18. By this point, I’m basically a professional daughter gift shopper! I thought it would helpful to share some of gift ideas for moms and daughters that have been a hit in the past or are on gift lists this year.
Gifts For Moms and Daughters!
Gift Ideas: Books and Non-Tech Games for Kids
With Thanksgiving drawing near, I thought it would be a perfect time to start sharing some of my favorite gift ideas. I’m starting off with some fun non-tech gift ideas and will be sharing a few more gift lists throughout the weeks to help you get ready for Black Friday shopping and beyond. Read on for some fun gift ideas in the Books and Non-Tech Games for Kids category.
Gift Ideas for Kids!
Reduce Muscle Pain after exercise with TENS
After the heat of summer, the cooler fall weather calls me back outside to enjoy daily activities like long walks, hikes, and more strenuous gardening projects. All of this is good for my mind, soul, and body, but sometimes I overdo it and experience muscle pain the next day. I was delighted to receive an invitation to try and review the newest TENS Massager and share it with you here. Since my husband has an older model and used it with great success for back pain, I figured this new model TENS would be a welcome addition to our pain relief arsenal and help reduce my muscle pain after exercising.
Pain Relief in Sight!
The X-mas Files: Classified Secrets from the North Pole Book Review & Giveaway
Happy November friends! Much like the elves in Santa’s workshop, I’ve
been a busy elf and I’ve got lots of goodies in store for you this holiday
season. Let’s kick things off with a great giveaway. Today, I’m sharing some
classified secrets from the North Pole, straight from Elmer Elffenstock's
mouth! His un-authorized accounting of the days leading up to Christmas reveals
some top-secret stuff. Read on to learn them and enter the giveaway too.
Classified Secrets Ahead!
Do you suffer from headaches or Migraines? Green light lamp may help
My daughter has suffered from cluster headaches and the occasional migraine for years. It’s hard to watch someone you love suffer knowing there wasn’t many non-pharmaceutical relief options available. My daughter had done some research on green light therapy and put green LED’s in her room which offered some help. I was delighted to be asked to review the new Allay Lamp recently. If you or someone you love suffers from headaches or migraines, read on about the use of green light and the company making this innovative lamp.
Green Light Help!
Cute and Eco-Friendly glassware you didn't know you wanted
Happy October my friends! Are you ready for all the seasonal goodness that Autumn brings? I sure am. One of my favorite things to do when the seasons change is switching out my dishes and glassware along with my home decor I love using fun seasonal coffee mugs, festive dinner and serving plates and of course my glassware gets an update too. I was delighted when I was asked if I’d like to learn more about Neutrall, a woman led, Austin TX. Based company making cute and eco-friendly glassware you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them.
Cute and Eco-Friendly glassware:
Cast iron skillet butter topped drop biscuits
Happy Fall my friends! I simply adore this season for so many reasons. The crisp mornings, being able to turn off the AC and open up all the windows in my home to welcome in all that fresh air goodness, settling into a more home-centric routine, and of course- baking! I’ve already started my baking season off on the right foot by baking up a batch of tasty cast iron skillet butter-topped drop biscuits and I wanted to share the recipe with you. These were some of the easiest biscuits I’ve ever made.
Biscuit Goodness:
Cauldron Cake Recipe & more in The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids
Coraline In Theaters One Night Only August 24th + Blu-ray/DVD giveaway
Newly Restored!
Norman The Interested Cat Book Series Teaches Friendship Lessons
Hello and happy Friday my friends! I am so excited to be
sharing this whimsical set of books with you today, just as kiddos head back to
school. I was so excited to receive this special invitation to read the Norman
The Interested Cat Book Series by Cheryl Cage. It’s a set of 4 hardbound books
that teach kids important lessons on
friendship, feelings and more. Read on to learn all about Norman and his
friends and how you can win this set for your home library.
Meet Norman and Friends!
The dog days of summer are upon us and while some are enjoying their last bit of summer by taking road trips and vacations, here in my town, school starts back tomorrow! If you are feeling a little frazzled from all the busyness this season brings, I’ve got a perfect way to relax and take a trip back in time as well. When last we Spoke movie is a wholesome and charming story set in a small southern town that I think is perfect for a family movie night.
Great Family Movie!
I can’t believe we are in the middle of July already. With the sultry summer days upon us, adding more plants outside may not sound appealing, but these two books can help. The first book, Micro Food Gardening will show you how to plant tiny plants that will grow and thrive in small spaces like windowsills and front porches or stoops. The second book, Tiny Plants, will welcome you into the world of miniature house plants that will thrive in small spaces too. Read on to learn how to enter the giveaway for these two small, but mighty gardening book resources.
Two Books Giveaway!
Serve Company in Style Shop Macy’s 4th of July Sale
Get All the Storage Spaces in Your Home Organized
Happy Friday dear readers! Have you missed me as much as I've missed you? I took some much needed time off to recharge my batteries so I could come back refreshed and ready to share all kinds of fun and creative ideas with you. I'm not "officially" back until Monday, so today I'm sharing a guest post from organization expert with Modular Closets, Marty Basher. I hope you enjoy her insightful ideas and tips on how to get all the storage spaces in your home organized during National Homeowners Month. Even if you aren't a home owner yet, this will help you get your space organized.
Let's Get Organized!
Hello June and hello summer gardening chores! From pulling weeds, to mowing, to trimming trees, my husband and I are working outside to spruce up our landscape most every weekend now. I love living this semi-rural lifestyle, but trust me when I say, there is a lot of hard work and upkeep involved and more often than not, our hard work has us both saying we have a backache by the end of the day. Thankfully, we’d discovered the benefits of using Salonpas products years ago, so when I was asked if I would help spread the word about Salonpas Day where they give away free patches I happily agreed! Read on to see how you can ease back pain with a free Salonpas patch this month!
Our Freshly Mowed Backyard!
If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you've noticed my love of books and giveaways, so imagine my delight when I was asked to share both with you today, my birthday! It seemed like a fantastic way to celebrate my special day by giving you something too. After all, if it weren't for you, my wonderful readers, I wouldn't also be celebrating my blogs ten year anniversary this year! So, thank you again, and now I'm going to share a conversation with author Peggy Trotter talking about her newest book, The Misfit Bride, plus share details on a $25 Amazon gift card giveaway along with other book swag!
The Misfit Bride!
The Unofficial ALDI Cookbook Giveaway
My family and I love shopping at our local Aldi grocery store. No other grocery offers me the same quality produce, meat, and dairy, plus a wide and varied selection of organic products all at affordable process. I can’t sing the praises of this store enough, so I was delighted when I was asked if I’d like to receive a copy of The Unofficial ALDI® Cookbook to review and host a giveaway. Read on to learn about Aldi and enter the giveaway.
May the 4th be with you: Monthly Star Wars Mystery Box
What’s your favorite Star Wars movie? When I’m asked this question, usually on May 4th, I reply I can’t choose a favorite and I stand by that. I love so many of the Star Wars characters, from both the new movies and the classics! Imagine my delight when I learned that Cratejoy has a Star Wars monthly subscription box! I’m geeking out over here and thought I’d share this cool find too.
Source: Cratejoy |
Getting Saucy with Holic Foods Sauces Recipe and Giveaway
It would only take you a minute in our kitchen to know foodies live here. Our cabinets are full of seasonings, varieties of salts and peppers, dried herbs and so on. If you look in our fridge and pantry, you’ll find lots of condiments and sauces sorted (usually) by cuisine. My husband and I love to cook! Imagine my delight when an email about Holic Foods Sauces landed in my inbox. Yes, of course I would love to try their sauces and host a giveaway! Today, we are getting saucy with Holic Foods Sauces, sharing one of their favorite recipes and hosting a giveaway for a box of their sauces!
Getting Saucy!
5 Lovely Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You’ll love to give and Receive
Around this time each year, my husband and daughters start
asking for gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Each year I might give them hints, but
I don’t come right out and tell them to buy me something, because I want to be
surprised! This weekend when I was asked again what I want for Mother’s Day, I
decided to create a lovely Mother’s Day gift ideas I’d love to give and receive
post in case you need a little inspiration as well or have family members
asking what you’d like to receive.
Celebrating Earth Day with Nature’s Path Sunrise Vanilla Yogurt Bowls
Happy Earth day! Over the years, I’ve written several blog posts to share how my family honors our earth by showcasing what we are planting or events we’ll be attending. There are many resources available on the EarthDay.org site and I hope you’ll visit and find a way to plug in and help where you are. This year, I’m focusing on shining a light of food resources and farms that are doing their part to help stop food scarcity. One such company is Nature’s Path Organic Foods, so I made Sunrise vanilla yogurt bowls to celebrate Earth day and to share a little more about Nature’s Path and their recent annual Gardens for Good Program.
Shrek 20th Anniversary in Movie Theaters Nationwide Apr. 25, 28 & 29
Happy Monday friends! I hope you are having lovely spring weather in your area like we are enjoying here in Nashville. April is always so pretty here with all the trees and flowers blooming. My only wish is that time would slow down! April seems to be flying by. Speaking of time flying by, can you believe it's been 20 years since we were first introduced to Shrek and his merry band of friends? I know I was blown away when I read that, so I just had to share this fun 20th anniversary release of Shrek in theaters this month! Read on for all the details.
It happens to all of us. We need a snack, but we can’t put our finger on what we are craving. Some people head to the fridge for something cold and crispy, while others, like my husband will always look for something crunchy and salty. If he can get a little sweet mixed in so much the better, so imagine our delight when Sweet Chaos popcorn sent us a big box of their flavored popcorn. And because they are so sweet, they are hosting a giveaway for a variety bundle of popcorn so you can satisfy your sweet salty cravings with Sweet Chaos popcorn too.
Cravings Satisfied!
My Thanks to Sweet Chaos Popcorn for the complimentary products showcased in today's post and for hosting a giveaway. No other compensation given. All opinions and love of good popcorn are my own.
Go Shop, Play, Win! Monopoly game at Albertson’s
We are a family that loves playing board games and the classic, Monopoly is in our rotation. If you love Monopoly, but don’t have the time to set up and play the traditional board game, don’t worry, you can now play online and win some awesome prizes too. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Albertson’s, I’m sharing how you can play the Shop, Play, Win! Monopoly game at Albertson’s and enter a $100 gift card giveaway!
Monopoly:
Grow Your Own Spices No Matter Where You Live Book Review & Giveaway
February with it’s cold, dreary winter days always makes me yearn for spring. I know I’m not alone in this need for warmer temperatures to arrive and wipe away the last bit of winter, but we have a few more weeks to wait until spring shows up. Now is the perfect time to start your gardening plans if you haven’t already. I’ve got three books to share with you in the next few weeks that will help with that. Today’s book review and giveaway is all about Spices and how you can grow them no matter where you live.
Grow Your Own Spices at Home!
Sesame Street release Elmo's World: Things Elmo Loves DVD Giveaway
Happy Friday! I’m so excited to be hosting my first giveaway of 2021! I have a question for you- what do elephants, drawing, grandparents, and chickens have in common? They’re all things Elmo loves! We are an Elmo loving family here, so when I was asked if I’d like to host a giveaway for Elmo’s new DVD from Shout Kids and Sesame Workshop I immediately said yes. Who wouldn’t want to spread joy and cheer far and near with everyone’s favorite furry red monster?
Are there NFL football fans in your family? My husband and I are fans of the game and always root on the home team, which for us is the Tennessee Titans. Our Titans did so well this year, that it was a sad moment when we lost last Sunday’s game. At least we have the Superbowl on February 7th to look forward to. We’ll be tuning in to and partaking in all the game day fun even if our team isn’t playing. To us, and most fans, it’s just not game day if you don’t have food and snacks! Thanks to today’s sponsor, Sugar Plum Chocolates, I’ll be serving up gourmet nuts and cookies which make perfect game day snacks.
Snack Tins for the Win!