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The post below is sponsored by the Michigan Alliance for Families. All opinions expressed belong to me. ASD, IEP, 504, ADHD, ODD, EI, SPD…The number of acronyms for a parent of a child with disabilities goes on and on. They can be confusing, and often times, scary. Without the help of someone who has ‘been there, […]
If you’ve been following me for awhile, you may know I tend to be a thrifty mama and love a lot of bang for my buck. One super easy way to get it is by thrifting at the Salvation Army. Many items in my house are from “The Sally” as I like to call it […]
The post below is sponsored by Tanger Outlets Howell. All opinions expressed belong to me. October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the ‘Think Pink’ movement have come a long way as I’ve grown. This cause will always be near and dear to me, but has become even more real during the past several years as […]
I received a complimentary item from Wave of Memories in exchange for my review. All opinions belong to me. I don’t know about you all, but I’m always on the hunt for gift ideas for my hard-to-shop-for husband. So when I saw this amazing gift idea from Michigan-based Wave of Memories, I knew I had to […]
The post below is sponsored by AllerEase. All opinions expressed belong to me. Always buy a good pair of shoes and a good bed. If you aren’t in one, you’re in the other. ~ Gloria Hunniford I read this quote in a Reader’s Digest as a kid and it has stuck with me ever since. […]
The post below is sponsored by Tanger Outlets Howell. All opinions expressed belong to me. Our family recently had the opportunity to mark a family first off our summer bucket list: putt-putt golf! We had a great day exploring the Tanger Outlets in Howell, playing the outlet’s brand new mini golf course, and enjoying food […]
The post below is sponsored by Doorganics Michigan. All opinions express belong to me. I often joke that I need a farm to feed my kids. I knew having three kiddos would increase my grocery bill, but I seriously underestimated by how much. The amount of food we go through in a week is INSANE. As […]
Stamp Out Hunger 2018: Saturday, May 12! Saturday, May 12, 2018 brings one of my favorite SIMPLE ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference — without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables you’d like to donate and place them in […]
Whether it’s reading to your children, having them read to you, or discussing a book on a plane with a stranger, books bring people together. However, 26 percent of American adults admit to not cracking a book during the past year. I can’t be the only one super sad about that statistic, right? I have a […]
When I found out I was having a second baby girl, I decided to re-use the decor I had for my first baby girl. I didn’t want to spend the money for a fancy nursery that I knew she’d outgrow in two years. …But then time got away from us, and I put off re-doing […]
Do you have an abundance of formal dresses? Between proms, weddings, and more, there usually is at least one gently used dress in every woman’s closet, right? If you are ready to part with them, this is the perfect opportunity! Ten Comerica Bank locations across metro Detroit will collect new or gently used formal dresses […]
The post below is sponsored by At Home. All opinions expressed belong to me. I’ve always been a Christmas purist — classic green tree, classic red and green only. My decor style hasn’t wavered much during the past 10 years of owning homes. I know what I like, that’s for sure! But each year passes, […]
I received a Bundle free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are my own. I’m loving the movement to pare down holiday gift giving to experiences and local products. For those looking to support local businesses, you have to check out Michigan-based Bundled. Here’s the scoop: The folks behind the company — Courtney Taylor & Chelsea […]
This post is sponsored by Meijer. All opinions expressed belong to me. I love the start of a new season. It’s the perfect excuse to change up the wardrobe, swap out make-up, and decorate the house in a new way. Like most Michiganders, fall is my favorite season. I love wearing hats and scarves, and visiting our […]
When I was younger, I never would’ve described myself as Type A. I was a go-with-the-flow gal who loved last-minute plans and unstructured adventures. I’ve never been a rule follower, and it has definitely got me in a fair amount of trouble along the way. Since becoming a parent though, I’ve had to embrace my […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeowMixatMeijer #CollectiveBias Since we’ve introduced our precious Jack-Jack to our family, I’ve seen many positive things happen — from the children stepping up to take responsibility, to my stress level dwindling with a few calming pets at the […]
No matter what community you live in and how prosperous it seems to be, there are still children failing to eat three meals a day. This is something that is a real issue during summer when free lunch programs provided by the schools are gone; which, for some children, is the only guaranteed meal for […]
It’s baaaack! In case you missed its debut last year, American Girl will be returning to Twelve Oaks Mall June 24 – January 28! The family favorite will once again be opening a temporary retail location at the shopping center this summer and will stay open through early 2018. How fun will this be for the holiday season and […]
Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 13! May 13, 2017 brings one of my favorite ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference — without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables you’d like to donate and place them in a bag in/near […]
Bookstock is a client of mine through work. No additional compensation was exchanged for the purpose of this post. I truly just love this event! Whether it’s reading to your children, having them read to you, or discussing a book on a plane with a stranger, books bring people together. This is just one reason I […]