When I came home from work this afternoon, I received a package on the doorstep. As soon as I saw the return address label I was giddy like a schoolgirl. I was so excited to open the new bedding for our baby boy from Atelier Ëdele! Ëdele means “my luck,” and I was lucky to receive […]
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Baby / Books / Toddler
“My First Book” Series by Nursery Books
With both of our children, we have made it a habit to read to them before bed every night. Even before they really know what is going on, my husband and I believe in engaging them and bonding through reading. It is a very calming and therapeutic ritual for all of us. I will never […]
Party Ideas
How to Throw a Construction Themed Birthday Party
I may be a bit crazy when it comes to entertaining. Last year we hosted our first Thanksgiving Dinner for our families and I obsessed on Pinterest until I found the perfect dishes to serve, the perfect ideas for centerpieces, and even decided to mull some cider in a crock pot and serve it with […]
Education
Edit like a pro with StyleWriter 4
If you do much writing for work, personal business or as a career, you know how important it is to make sure your written word is fluent, grammatically correct and flows well. Even if you have great ideas, sometimes it can be difficult to come up with the right words, but mostly even the best […]
Baby
Fall/Winter Carseat Safety: Diono Rainier Review
I wish I had known what I now know about car seats when purchasing and registering for our first seats. Like many new moms, I was lost in all of the propaganda surrounding which seat is best for baby, and became overwhelmed. I should have done more of my own research and considered what I […]
Outdoor Activities
Tips for Getting Your Children Prepared For Halloween Night
Halloween is fast approaching and you likely have little ones that want to go out trick or treating for as much candy as they can possibly tote around with them. Regardless of where you live, there are some different supplies that you want to have on hand when you take the little ones out. There […]
Baby / Fair Trade
Dsenyo’s Little Friends Review
Every child has that favorite stuffed animal that they cling to all of the time. With my daughter, Rachel, she was a blanket kind of girl. She wouldn’t go anywhere without her favorite blanket. Well, technically she wouldn’t go anywhere without some sort of blanket period. Then we received a Dsenyo Little Friend for review […]
Back-to-School / Charity Work
Office Depot National Backpack Program
For many families, the start of the school year is filled with excitement and anticipation. Besides the excitement of new classes, teachers, and friends comes the excitement of new school supplies like backpacks, lunch gear, and even simpler things new crayons and pencils. For some families, with this excitement comes worry because these things cost […]
