Gift Ideas

  • Exciting Train Themed Activities

    A few weeks ago, I took my son to a train park in Scottsdale, Arizona. Let me tell you, he had the time of his life and has been all “choo-choo” talk ever since! Since visiting the train park, my son constantly looks for “choo-choos” out the car…

  • Learning Activities with Blocks

    Over here in Phoenix things are getting HOT! Because of these high temperatures, my toddler and I spend most of our days indoors finding creative ways to have fun. My son’s new found love: blocks! In fact, just the other day, sifting through the toy box, he kindly…

  • Tall, Dark & Delicious Father’s Day Cake!

    My church gives a small gift for the women for Mother’s Day and for the men for Father’s Day. Traditionally, they’ve always gifted the women a candy bar. The past few year, though, we have received another small gift that was much more thoughtful, but much less sweet….

  • How to Connect with your Spouse

    In 1997, I met a crazy, funny man while I was working at a restaurant.  I am so happy to call him my husband. We have spent many years together, and we have been blessed with 5 amazing children.  Because we have 5 children, and we are balancing…

  • Dad, You’ve Nailed It! Homemade Gift for Dad

    I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com and received compensation for my time, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better at http://www.walmart.com. Can you believe Father’s Day has rolled around again? I have found that the perfect…

  • 10 Ways to Alleviate Stress

    Are you experiencing a stressful situation? It seems that most people are faced with various stressors on a daily basis. For some, stress may come from parenthood; others may experience stress in the workplace or at school. For me, motherhood brings an abundance of stress to my life….

  • Custom Baseball Card for Father’s Day

    A few months ago, we found a hidden gem at a garage sale. Our neighbors had for sale a big box of collectible baseball figurines. Each came with it’s own baseball card, too. My 5 year old was ecstatic! He got to bring home a massive box of…

  • Top Netflix Picks

    I received various TV Show t-shirts in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I’m ashamed to admit it, but my husband and I are addicted to watching shows on Netflix. Whenever my son goes to bed, we like to relax in front of the television….

  • 7 Unique Gifts for Dad this Father’s Day

    Do you know what the men in your life want for Father’s Day this year? They probably aren’t itching for another tie. Instead, try one of these unique gifts for dad as a perfect Father’s Day present this year! Samples were received for inclusion in this feature. All…

  • All Dolled Up in Ruby Blue Inc.

    I received Ruby Blue Inc. bows in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago I posted about my love for the Quinny Buzz Xtra Stroller, which we are still obsessed with, in case you were wondering. As much as you guys loved…

  • The Basis Fitness Tracker For Dads and Grads!

    I received Basis Fitness Tracker in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. You know when you go on trips and you have that little souvenir that you grab everywhere you go? For some people its post cards, keychains, or shot glasses, for me it is…

  • Homemade Teething Ring

    For myself, I like my children to have things that I know what is in them and what they are made of. These homemade teething ring/chew toys can be as organic and wholesome as you want to make them.  It is all in your control. Homemade Teething Ring…