Its Time for Swimwear – Hapari Swimwear Review and Giveaway

Twist White Tankini

As the weather turns warmer, my thoughts go towards our summer plans.  We love to travel and hang out together as a family and a lot of times we end up at the pool.  We have a great watermark here, north of Indy where both kids have space to play in the water.  The only downside for me is that I have to venture out in swimwear.  I am a pretty modest person, yet I don't want to look to old and … [Read more...]


Johnson & Johnson Healthy Essentials Donate a Photo

Johnson & Johnson Healthy Essentials

This post on making a difference in the world through your own photography is brought to you by Johnson &Johnson and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. We just put our house up on the market and we are crossing our fingers that it sells quickly.  Trying to … [Read more...]


Great Deals On Huggies At Walgreens This Month

Huggies Snug and Dry

Between our two kids, we have gone through a lot of diapers. We have tried out several different brands, and our favorite is Huggies. I love scouring the Sunday paper looking for good deals and this month there are several great deals at Walgreens on Huggies diapers.   This week  at Walgreens if you spend $30 on Huggies and Enfamil products you get 5,000 points on your Walgreens … [Read more...]


Umi Baby Spring Line – Adorable Children’s Shoes (Review and $60 GC Giveaway)

Umi Toddler Shoes

We all know by now about my little fetish for children's shoes.  Now that Caroline is standing up and starting to toddle around, I know I need to find good toddler shoes for her growing feet.  Having a shoe that is developed for toddler's growing feet is essential.  Little ones need flexibility so they are not contracted yet supported at the same time as well as a lightweight design so that … [Read more...]


Woodsnap.com Photo on Wood Review and #Giveaway

Woodsnap

I love taking pictures of my family.  I have thousands and thousands of pictures of my kids.  I am constantly looking for creative ways to display the photos.  I have some in baby books, photo albums, picture frame and even canvas prints.  When Woodsnap contacted me to offer a 11×14 photo printed on wood, I couldn't resist.  While I have pictures printed on everything from coffee mugs to … [Read more...]


Sesame Street Live at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis March 22-March 24 – Giveaway Hurry, Ends March 20

Sesame Street Live

I have a giveaway for all my Indianapolis readers... but act quick it ends soon!   Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other—monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre from Friday, March 22 … [Read more...]


Mega Bloks Ride-On Whirl ‘n Twirl Race Car Review and #Giveaway

WhirlnTwirl

Every once in a while I hit the jackpot when it comes to toys for my kids.  For instance, when Jonah was about 2 we got a fire truck that he still plays with.  Parents everywhere know what I am talking about when a toy is played with for more than a few days and not forgotten.  It is a rare occurrence.  Well... I love to introduce the newest addition to my son's room that he hasn't been … [Read more...]


Great Deals on P&G Beauty products at CVS & $50 Gift Card #Giveaway

CVS Herbal Aussie

I love a good bargain.  Every Sunday when I get out my scissors and cut out my coupons, I love to go through the drugstore ads.  I have found some amazing deals on beauty products by combining coupons with in store promotions.  Walgreens and CVS are two of my favorite stores to find amazing deals at.  I scour the ads looking for great deals on diapers, formula, and all of my family's health … [Read more...]


Box Tops for Education: Pantry Stock Up Giveaway

Box Tops for Education prize

Funding has never been more scarce for public schools here in Indiana and schools all over the nation. I have found myself getting pretty creative when it comes to procuring resources for my classroom.  Thankfully there are programs willing to help.  One of my favorite programs is the Box Tops for Education.  Since 1996, when the program began, Box Tops for Education has donated over $500 … [Read more...]


Enjoying the Oscars with Merci Chocolates #Giveaway

Merci Oscar Party

I am looking forward to watching the Oscars this weekend.  I love watching to see what the celebrities are wearing and who they are arriving with.  I have my favorites that I am routing for.  I hope that I will be hearing all of their thank you speeches. Speaking of thank you speeches... who would you thank if you won?   I have been thinking a lot about that these days.  My entire family … [Read more...]


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