Review: Plackers Dual Grip Fruit Smoothie Swirl Flossers

Spencer tries Plackers Flossers for kids

We all want to do everything we can to keep our kids safe, happy, and healthy. While we, as parents, understand the importance of dental health, our kids are typically reluctant (to say the least!) to develop good dental hygiene practices. Here's … Continue Reading

Review: Juniper Hill Aquatic Center (Frankfort, KY)

I don't typically do local-interest reviews, but I felt like this new local attraction deserved a post. They didn't ask me to write it, I didn't get free tickets, I just wanted to share about our experience. Juniper Hill Aquatic Center is a new … Continue Reading

How Cozi Saved My [Foster Parenting] Sanity

So have I mentioned that we got our first foster care placement? Probably not. 'Cause things have been straight up bananas at our house. We got our first "real" foster placement last month. It happened in an absolute whirlwind the first week of May. … Continue Reading

Review: Simple Sugars

Weather is harsh on my skin - in the winter, my skin gets incredibly dry. In the summer, it's still dry and my poor pale complexion is so prone to sunburn! In addition, my upper arms have keratosis pilaris (basically little red dots that don't itch). … Continue Reading

Review: Snipe Hunt Game

A good ole fashioned game of hide and seek is just FUN, isn't it?? Who doesn't love the thrill of the chase, the challenge of hiding where you cannot be easily found? Ever since my boys were young, they've loved the game of hiding items around our … Continue Reading

Review: Fazoli’s Italian Style at Home!

I've always enjoyed eating at Fazoli's, and now I can make Fazoli's snacks in my own oven! Fazoli's recently introduced Fazoli's Italian Snacks, which can be found in the frozen food section of your favorite supermarket! I was given the … Continue Reading

Review: Levana Keera Video Baby Monitor

Over the years, I've used quite a few baby monitors. It's safe to say that the technology used in monitors has definitely improved since their genesis several decades ago. Whereas you could at one time only hear garbled sound from your baby's room, … Continue Reading

Review: Strider Bikes

If you're looking for a Christmas present for your young child that will teach them something, keep them active, and provide hours of fun, look no further than Strider Bikes! I was given the opportunity to review a Strider 12 Sport Bike with my 4 … Continue Reading

Forever Mom

Today's post is more than a book review, it's me opening up with something more personal than anything I've shared here on the blog in more than a year, since I went back to work full-time. For about two years, I've had a tugging on my heart to … Continue Reading

Review: EZLeaps

Independence is a TOUGH thing to teach your kids! Early on in your kids' lives, whether or not you realize it's happening, parents start teaching their kids to do for themselves. We teach our kids to go to sleep unassisted, to feed themselves, and … Continue Reading

Review & Giveaway: VTech InnoTab 3S Plus

VTech is showing parents everywhere that it's possible to merge fun and learning through their InnoTab 3S Plus Wi-Fi learning tablet! Kids love gadgets -- they love playing fun, sometimes complicated games that make lots of noise. But not only do … Continue Reading

Review: Firefly Star Wars Ready Go Brush

Who would have thought that my kids would enjoy brushing their teeth so much? But with the new Firefly Star Wars Ready Go Brush toothbrushes, brushing your teeth is fun! So long, begging and cajoling when it toothbrushing time! My boys are … Continue Reading

Review: Master Lock Safe Space

We all want to be able to protect our things, and now you can have a Safe Space wherever you go with Master Lock! Whether you're on the beach or at work or school, the Master Lock Safe Space can keep your valuable possessions safe! I had the … Continue Reading

Review: COOLIT

Tell me if this sounds familiar, parents: You make a meal for your child, but because most foods have to be heated, it's too hot for your precious child's plate! Those chicken nuggets are now as hot as burning embers! That macaroni and cheese … Continue Reading

Review: PlayTape

Every once in awhile, a product comes along that I think "It's so simple, but so brilliant!" PlayTape is one of those products -- it's tape that looks like a road, perfect for boy moms!   I was so excited to get some samples of PlayTape … Continue Reading

Recipes for Women on the Go

Today I'm honored to bring you recipes for women on the go from Chef Gaby Dalkin! When you're looking for a delicious snack or a way to spice up a get-together, try Twistos! Here's that breaded chicken fingers recipe Gaby mentions in the … Continue Reading

Curl up by the fire with Duraflame!

If your neck of the woods is anything like mine (central Kentucky), it is COLD. Not just a little chilly...I mean COLD. I'll be the first to admit, I'm a wimp on both ends of the weather spectrum -- the very cold days, the very hot days? I'm not a … Continue Reading

Totlandia Review

The Moms are back and at it again! Those lovable and love-to-hateable members of the Pacific Heights Mom & Tots Club are back in action in Totlandia:  The Onesies (Summer) to conclude the full year of The Onesies! When we last saw Bettina, … Continue Reading

DaddyScrubs

As the parenting product industry rapidly increases, it's becoming easy to find and buy gifts for moms. But what about the dads?! DaddyScrubs is a dad-founded and dad-run company that makes fantastic gifts for dads! I met the DaddyScrubs team two … Continue Reading

Shark Rocket Review

A few weeks back, I was contacted about reviewing the new Shark Rocket vacuum. Was I interested?? YES! And ohhhh people. Boy, do I love this vacuum! Okay, here's the official details on this powerful and multi-functional vacuum, followed by my … Continue Reading