Sometimes people assume that because we like to focus on giving non-toy gifts in our house that we are anti-toy but that isn't the case at all. I love finding creative gift ideas for kids and I really love the fun of surprising a little one with a much awaited toy (frankly, I can't wait to see … [Read more...] about Cool & Creative Gift Ideas for Kids + A Giveaway from The Land Of Nod
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas + $75 Pottery Barn Kids Gift Card Giveaway
Let's talk about stockings and stocking stuffer ideas. As I've gotten older I have learned that everyone does stockings differently. In our house, I wrap the gifts that go in our stockings, mostly because I like both wrapping and unwrapping stuff. We do small gifts as stocking stuffers. I am not a … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffer Ideas + $75 Pottery Barn Kids Gift Card Giveaway
2014 Holiday Gift Guide For The Whole Family + 6 Amazing Giveaways
Every year I take a week in November to designate as my Reader Appreciation Week, because I really do want y'all to know how much I value the time you spend visiting and reading here. Seriously, just this week you were so kind to share our story on World Prematurity Day that it was picked up by The … [Read more...] about 2014 Holiday Gift Guide For The Whole Family + 6 Amazing Giveaways
The Surprising Thing That I Learned From Having A Micropreemie | World Prematurity Day
The day that my daughter was born was the worst day of my entire life. I know that I am not supposed to say such things, that in polite company I should keep that sentiment completely under wraps because it makes other people feel uncomfortable to hear that sort of declaration spoken about your … [Read more...] about The Surprising Thing That I Learned From Having A Micropreemie | World Prematurity Day
Easy Fall Dessert Recipe: Maple & Chocolate Swirl Fudge
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. You probably want to read it because it involves the world's best fudge recipe. There is a ton of baking going on in my house lately, and not just because the holiday season is upon us. My … [Read more...] about Easy Fall Dessert Recipe: Maple & Chocolate Swirl Fudge
40 Weeks – The Film & Twitter Party (I am totally not pregnant)
So we all know that birth didn't exactly go as expected for me. But pregnancy, I loved that. I mean, I did not love how well acquainted I became with my bathroom floor on account of how I basically camped out there for 20 weeks because of hyperemesis gravidarum. But I loved being pregnant, maybe … [Read more...] about 40 Weeks – The Film & Twitter Party (I am totally not pregnant)