Well, it’s pretty obvious I’ve fallen off the get healthy wagon. Not that healthy eaters can’t indulge once in awhile, but I’ve been indulging frequently… again. I just wasn’t telling …

We received new Peppa Pig toys and a book to review courtesy of Fisher Price and Candlewick Press. You know the kids loved helping me review these! I don’t know what …

For Halloween, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, we had a spooky family night with Nestle Tombstone Pizza and I made a couple desserts with Nestle and …

The clothing featured in these photographs was provided by Mamas & Papas. Time moves differently when you become a mom, at least it does for me. The days often feel …

Yesterday started much like any other day. The baby woke me up. I was tired. My daughter stuck her feet in my face, the smell of her sandals emanating from …

We received the VTech Roll & Learn Activity Suitcase™ to review, which is also available on Amazon (referral link). Rissa likes flying in planes. She told me this when we flew to …

This is when babies get really fun. I remember loving this age with my daughter and being amazed at how her development seemed to explode as she neared 12 months. …

For the Packers v. Redskins game, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I made some yummy tailgating food using sale items from Pick ‘n Save. One of …

I love cake and I love cookies. My daughter likes them too but makes less of a mess when eating cookies. Over the weekend I needed a recipe to make …

The movies mentioned were provided for review.  Super Buddies to the rescue! It’s sort of amusing because when this movie arrived, Rissa wasn’t very interested at first. I thought for …

At the end of July we spent a few days in Chicago. One whole day was spent enjoying the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. We received a media pass …

This story features Mega Bloks who provided a toy for review. It’s kind of amazing watching how Rissa and Xander grow and develop together, especially when it comes to play. …

It seems like not so long ago that I was reading Dr. Seuss books over and over ad nauseam. Sure, we still read some very rhyme-y books and soon Xander …

Recently I received a double stroller to review – the Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight. I’m a wee bit obsessed with strollers so you can imagine my excitement to try this …

We attended the Family Forward Retreat which included a lot of awesome experiences. This was not a press trip – we bought conference tickets and flight – but the sponsors …

It almost never fails that I forget to pack something. It’s usually nothing big, but sometimes I don’t have enough outfits or socks… or underwear. In fact, underwear shortage seems …

Since the changes on Netflix and lots of Rissa’s previously favorite sites being removed, she’s been watching more DVDs. We still aren’t very fond of Amazon Instant and some stuff …

Time for Xander’s 8 month baby update! He’s about 18 pounds, loving food, still breastfeeding, becoming more mobile, and still has a gummy smile. Unfortunately he’s been pretty cranky lately. …

This is a sponsored story. The best part about baby showers is celebrating a baby. Forget the gifts and sweets for a moment. After trying to conceive for three years, …

I used to be pretty metal. You know, before I had kids (and after my dance club pop phase in high school). I always listened to rock and heavy metal, …