If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :) I’m one of those moms who can’t bear to see certain things go after my kids grow out of them.  Isaac’s first tiny booties.  Emma’s sweet classic Pooh bib with the ruffle. ...

Who knew there were so many recipes for dishes that could be made in a rice cooker?  I sure didn’t!  I was recently given the opportunity to review this awesome cookbook – 300 Best Rice Cooker Recipes by Katie Chin.  I love my rice cooker, so I was looking forward to trying some of the...

I saw Real Steel in theaters and wow.  It was awesome!  I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it – I originally went for my husband’s sake, not so sure it was something I wanted to see.  I’m so glad he made me go (ha), because it was very worth experiencing in theaters! ...

I love neckwarmers.  Neckwarmers are stylish, cozy, and hassle-free! Mom-owned Etsy shop, The Windfall Tree, is one place you can look for crocheted neckwarmers, fingerless gloves, scarves, and much more! The mom behind these creations is Kristy Gordanier, mom of 3 who works full-time in the medical...

I know it’s 2012… this is the last addition to my gift guide (I was asked to delay the post until now).  :) Emma and I did something really fun last week.  We designed our own stuffed toy!  Thanks to Happy Toy Machine, we were given the ability to make any kind of toy be it animal,...

I’ll admit I was skeptical about this craze when I first heard about it.  Fashionable jewelry that doubles as a teether for your baby?  Is it really something that would benefit both mom and baby, or is it a money-making scheme?  I wasn’t sure, so I decided to test it out myself.  And...

  If you’ve been to Target recently, you may have walked by the aisle full of Giada De Laurentiis‘ brand new line of bakeware, cooking tools, and food.  Who is Giada, you ask?  Why, only one of my favorite Food Network chefs with her own cooking show dedicated to Italian cuisine! ...

The Fun Fort from The Happy Kid Company! What kid doesn’t love to make forts?  Emma and I have made a couple before, but they were definitely not durable – they fell down after 10 minutes or less.  Maybe it’s my fort-building skills… they must be nonexistent.  ;-)  Try...

I always recommend the HALO SleepSack as a total necessity for new moms.  I’ve used these wonderful zip-up wearable blankets with both my babies and they are awesome for keeping little toes warm in the cold winter months!  They’re not just for cool nights, though, they keep baby covered...

The second season of Shaun the Sheep is finally available on DVD!  YES!  If you read my blog regularly, you know that my whole family adores this series.  My husband is the one who introduced me to Wallace and Gromit, and I in turn introduced him to Shaun and his sheep friends, pig enemies, and the...

Am I the only one who has a problem finding cold weather footwear that actually stays on a baby’s feet, keeps his or her toes cozy and warm, and is easy to put on?  Leather shoes are usually too thin or leave a chilly gap between the hem of my son’s pants and the top of the shoe, and baby...

The Christmas season is here, and with it the stress of trying to make deadlines, grabbing last-minute presents, checking our lists (twice) to make sure everything has been completed before it’s too late, and sometimes the true meaning of Christmas can get lost in the shuffle. I’m trying...

The Classic Christmas Gift Basket by Gourmet Gift Baskets! Gourmet. Yummy.  Snacks.  Need I say more?  ;-) Okay, yes I need to say more.  Not only are the foods in each of these gift baskets some of the finest (and most delicious) snacks you’ll find, most of them are made without preservatives...

A Rockin’ Rider Deluxe Talking Spring Horse from Tek Nek Toys! I have always wanted a spring horse!  Okay, I mean when I was a kid I wanted one.  ;-)  But I still think they are the coolest toys ever, and was beyond thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review one!  My horse-crazy...