Tales From the Nursery

Tales From the Nursery: The Toddler Years

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Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Coming to #Milwaukee #DragonsLive

Several months ago I got really excited to see that Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular would be coming to Milwaukee in October – and it’s almost here! This one of a kind show, featuring fire breathing dragons of


What DisneyNature’s Chimpanzee Taught Me About Family

My daughter was excited to watch monkeys on the television at home.  She had a much better view with DisneyNature’s Chimpanzee than she gets at the zoo.  She giggled in delight at Oscar’s antics


Push Present Ideas for New Moms: Jewelry From Juno Lucina

Have you ever heard of a push present or a push gift?  I hadn’t until recently when I was contacted by Juno Lucina asking if I was interested in working with them.  Admittedly I


Nothing Sexier Than a Husband Who Cleans the Floors

I was going to specify “carpet” in the title but didn’t want everyone’s mind in the gutter.  Except.. now it is, isn’t it?  That’s okay, I’ll wash it off with my new Hoover Max


How I Keep My Bathroom Clean(er) With the Push of a Button

I don’t know about you, but the room I dislike cleaning the most is the bathroom.  My kitchen is a close second, especially with my pregnancy super nose.  The odors in either room get


Get Your Laugh On With the Fisher-Price Giggle Gang Plush Toys

The other day I shared how I find my daughter’s laugh to be magical.  Since she’s my baby girl, I adore her giggle, but really I love all baby and toddler giggles.  I used to


Father’s Day & Graduation Gift Idea: Linksys EA2700 Wireless Router #fathersday #graduation

Over the years we have been pretty brand loyal to Linksys for routers, though my dad did stray once or twice based on a sale.  Homes are getting more and more connected these days


Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Does Your Daughter Have Dad Hair? {Book Review} #win4dad

Dad’s love their little princesses.  The father-daughter relationship is quite a special one.  I know, because I’m close with my father.  He got to be the one to do all sorts of awkward things


TOYconomy ~ Toy Rental Service Review

With many families having less disposable income these days, it’s no wonder that we look for ways to save money on toys! Kids grow fast and toys are expensive.  Toys are often in good


New Mama’s Day: Launch Kit for New Dads Review & #Giveaway – Closed

You might be asking yourself how a kit for new dad’s is a present for mom… well, a prepared, knowledgable, and resourceful dad is a great help to mom! Especially a new mom.  My


New Mama’s Day: Emily’s Block Party Review & #Giveaway – Closed

When I started to gather ideas for putting this event together, I came across Emily’s Block Party on Facebook.  I thought the photo cubes and puzzles were fun and creative.  I also thought


Proflowers Review {I Love My Mommy Event Sponsor}

The I Love My Mommy Giveaway Event will be open May 5-10 where 90+ blogs will have awesome prize packages for mom.  Proflowers is one sponsoring part of our prize package.  We are sponsoring


Prefense Hand Sanitizer Review & #Giveaway – Closed

One of my diaper bag “must haves” is hand sanitizer.  I used to try and keep some in my car or purse, but now it has to be in the diaper bag!  You just


Paper Coterie Review

I recently had the opportunity to work with Paper Coterie in order to review their site and service from start to finish. They are in their beta stage (which means things are still in progress


Wool Dryer Balls Review & #Giveaway – Closed

I have been wanting to try wool dryer balls since I switched to cloth diapers.  I’ve tried to win them by entering giveaways.  I was uncertain of buying them since I’d also read some


Would You Review Me?

Would You Review Me?

I don’t like asking you to do things for me.  I really don’t.  I do enjoy helping others out and having a “help me, help you” relationship. I’ve received lots of lovely comments with compliments


Nizo Wear Nursing Bra Review

If you’ve been reading my weekly breastfeeding posts, you know I’ve talked about the importance of a good, supportive nursing bra.  The main reason why I know one is needed? Because I’ve been lacking


Swanson Health Products Review

About a month ago I received the opportunity to review products of my choosing from Swanson Health Products.  In my quest to find more quality natural products to use that are affordable, I came


Baby Abuelita Productions Review and #Giveaway *Closed*

Today I’m happy to bring you a unique gift idea for new mothers, young children, and/or grandparents! (And a chance to win one!) I received the opportunity to work with Baby Abuelita Productions to


GroVia – All-in-Two – Cloth Diaper Review

I bought a couple GroVia shell sets when they were being discontinued – which meant I got them on sale! Woohoo!  Anyway, I was a bit bummed to see the set be discontinued.  You