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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 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 […]
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 […]
Think back to the best Christmases and birthdays of your childhood… If you’re anything like me, toy gifts don’t stick out much, but the memories and people do. I’ve quickly realized my kids are happy with a few gifts to open, but mostly they are just happy to feel special and spend time together. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contain yourself no longer…The Container Store Novi opens TODAY! The new store is inside West Oaks, across from Twelve Oaks, and is the first location in Michigan. I was able to attend a sneak peek and am excited to share about the new store. You guys, this store is going to be my new obsession! With […]
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 […]
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. I just finished reading an inspiring book: Three Cups of Tea. The book essentially highlights how one man has changed education {especially among girls} in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It has me all fired up about the […]
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 […]