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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 […]
I received a T-shirt in exchange for the post below. Normally I wouldn’t do a sponsored post for JUST a T-shirt…But this one is THAT awesome. A few years years back I wrote about The Home T — a T-shirt company that has grown rapidly over the past few years and even been featured on Shark Tank. When […]
If you’ve been following me awhile, you may know have a slight obsession with repurposing and painting things to make them like new again. I recently tackled a budget-friendly kitchen makeover and wanted to share our results in a real and not completely Pinterested fashion in case you’re interested in doing the same. The kitchen is the heart of […]
Motown has a new legend to add to its legion of superstars, but this time it’s in doll form. Friends, meet Melody, the newest American Girl historical BeForever character. Isn’t she adorable in her Motown recording studio? I’m obsessed! This past Saturday, guests gathered at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit to debut Melody Ellison, a positive, optimistic girl growing […]
That’s what I love about reading: one tiny thing will interest you in a book, and that tiny thing will lead you into another book, and another bit there will lead you into a third book. It’s geometrically progressive — all with no end in sight, and for no other reason than sheer enjoyment. ~ […]
Oh Costco, how I love thee. I mean, where else can you go and find massive amounts of fruit and toilet paper in one spot? And sooooo needed for a family of 5? After shopping Costco for the past few years, I’ve found I’m a creature of habit when it comes to buying certain items. […]
I received a Bundle free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Have you all heard of the newest local craze that is Bundled? I am SO digging it. Here’s the scoop: The folks behind Bundled search Michigan to discover the best products small businesses offer, and bundle them into themed, personalized and corporate gift […]
I don’t know about you all, but I was scared to death of our basement as a kid. We lived in the country and had an old school basement, complete with the mildew-y smell and junk every where. We had extra food stored down there, so whenever my mom needed something, she would send me down […]
This post is sponsored by Fresh Thyme. All opinions and photos are mine. Wednesday night I had the chance to check out the latest chain to hit metro Detroit: Fresh Thyme. If you aren’t familiar with the concept, think your local farmers market + Whole Foods with a dash of Trader Joe’s {and with TJ’s pricing}. Pretty […]
The post below is sponsored by Meijer. All opinions expressed belong to me. We’re days away from Easter, and like you all, I’m scrambling to make sure everything is coming together. I’m hosting my family this year, so 20 people are coming over on Saturday for an Easter feast. I love having people fill my home — […]
I received a Stair Barrier in exchange for my thoughts on the product. Affiliate links are included below. When my friend Metro Detroit Mommy posted information about Stair Barrier awhile back, I fell in love and knew I had to check this product out for myself with a growing infant and stairs with banisters. I […]
There’s quite a few areas of my life where my taste doesn’t always line up with my budget. One area is the home. I love unique furniture and decor, but not having a gazillion tools, time, and money to shop at Pottery Barn Kids seem to hold me back from getting what I want. So […]
The post below is sponsored by the Green Glove Dryer. All opinion expressed are my own. Every once in awhile a product catches my eye as something I never knew I needed until I saw it. One such product is The Green Glove Dryer, made by a Michigan mom who was searching for a greener way […]
Amazon affiliate links used below. When you purchase items from these links, you support my blog {and the author too!}. One super simple way to support our state is by purchasing books written by local authors. As a mama who is passionate about early literacy, I am constantly looking for fun books to read to […]
Post contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and purchase items, you help support this blog. With three little ones, I often am asked for gift recommendations. I think I finally have it down as far as which toys get the most love and will be played with for many years. I’m personally […]
I know I left you all hanging awhile back on our bedroom re-vamp. Sorry about that! This post has LOTS of photos, so I wanted to make sure to do my due diligence so you can get the entire picture of what our master bedroom now looks like. For starters, the centerpiece of our room […]
This post contains affiliate links to the products I used. I’ve been making a lot of things for around the house lately. I think people are starting to think I’m a magical DIY-er who can do anything. It’s not true! I’ve become a DIY-er out of necessity. I enjoy having nice things, but love saving […]
We were SO lucky when we moved last year. One of our big things with moving to a new house was that we didn’t want to do a lot of work since we had a baby on the way and knew life was going to be chaotic for, well, a LONG time. But, being the […]
I am trying my hardest to make every day special for Kinley and I before baby #2 arrives and our lives turn to chaos for some time. So each day, we do something fun and low-cost — whether it be a visit with friends or just heading to the lake for a few hours before […]
I met Tara awhile back at a local volunteer project. Right away I could tell I liked her – her warm persona and smile is contagious. After following her for a few years on Twitter, I got curious about what all she’s involved with and decided to sit down with her to chat about her […]