My son is a pretty big fan of pirates. He loves to climb up our play set in the backyard and pretend to be a captain of the ship. But not just any captain but a pirate captain. He calls himself a "bad guy". Ever on the look out for sharks too. My heart melts each time I spy on him and watch him play. This fall I was able to get him a new dress up costume from HABA. The Captain Charlie Pirate Costume is the perfect costume for my Little Man. He has been wearing it daily and loves to "speak … [Read more...]
Giving Back with Playskool
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Playskool. I received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating. I grew up pretty poor. I just didn't know it. I had toys but mostly played outside as a kid. I grew up on a reservation (still live here) and saw a lot of poverty and neglect. Toys weren't always at the top of parents lists when thinking of their children. Fast forward a … [Read more...]
Little Tikes Kitchen for Kids
This is a sponsored post with MGAE. This could include MGAE providing me with content, product, access or other forms of payment. This last week we had the privilege of reviewing the Ultimate Cook Kitchen from Little Tikes. Can you imagine how happy my kids were? Beyond excited for this new pretend play kitchen, they played with it everyday before we left for vacation. We already had an old Little Tikes kitchen from a garage sale but everyone was happy to replace that one with a new … [Read more...]
I’m Thinking of New Shoulder Length Hair Style
I have been trying to grow my hair out for the last two years. Maybe more. I can't even remember, it has been so long. It just won't grow. While we were at the hairdresser last week getting my daughter's hair cut, she told me them hair has a life span. It won't grow longer than a certain length. Ever. Is that true? 'Cause if it is I am super bummed. I was hoping to get mid-back length hair at some point soon. So now I've been loading up my Pinterest Hair Inspiration board with possibilities … [Read more...]
How does a delicious low calorie snack sound?
It has never been a secret that I love snacks. Thankfully, I have been doing pretty well on my snacking since I've started swapping meals with green smoothies. I have also started swapping chips for popcorn or sushi paper and bananas for candy. But, on the occasion that I do grab a chocolate snack bar, I have a new favorite -- Skinnygirl Nutrition Bars. Swapping your snacks for a healthier snack is always beneficial. Though, I don't eat a Skinnygirl Tasty Nutrition Bar daily, every now and then … [Read more...]
VTech Go Go Smart Animals Tree House
My son is in LOVE with his new toy. He doesn't want to go to bed, he just wants to play with the new Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Tree House Hideaway Playset™ from Vtech. And who can blame him? It is pretty fun for toddlers. I like when he has fun toys that are also educational like this one. About Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Tree House Hideaway Playset™ Learn about animals, play sing-along songs and more with the included SmartPoint™ panda or other SmartPoint animals (sold separately). Crank the … [Read more...]
Our Messy Kitchen
My kitchen is messy on a daily basis. At any given time throughout the day there is some mess in the kitchen. It might be dishes, food, arts and crafts, lists, books or more that are cluttering my kitchen. There is always something to be cleaned in the kitchen. When I take photos on my kitchen counter, don't be fooled -- I am working around messes and purposely not showing them in my photos. Does this sound like your kitchen too? Honestly, I don't mind the messy kitchen. We eat almost all … [Read more...]
