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More is more. Less is a bore. — Iris Apfel

From my boujee temperature-controlled coffee mug, chic pet furniture, kids STEM toys, and the tastiest spice mixes for the kitchen, here are a few of my favorite things. These are my Tried and True product reviews with ideas of what to buy for all occasions.

Jackson Morgan Southern Cream Review

Jackson Morgan Southern Cream Review

This post is sponsored by Jackson Morgan. All opinions are my own.Thank goodness for Instagram. That's how I found my current favorite adult beverage: Jackson Morgan Southern Cream. We go way back a year now, and it's been a great relationship so far. Jackson Morgan...

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National Geographic STEM Kits Review

National Geographic STEM Kits Review

This post is sponsored by JMW Sales, Inc. All opinions are my own.Science is cool. We're big into STEM around here. Making the transition from a STEM school to a school with traditional learning was a bit bumpy for the first year. As a parent, I was really concerned...

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My Audio Pet and My Audio Stories Review

My Audio Pet and My Audio Stories Review

This post is sponsored by My Audio Pet. All opinions are my own.These might be the cutest Bluetooth speakers you've ever seen!But they're really so much more. My Audio Pets are the adorable little with BIG sound speakers that your kids will love (you might want one...

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My Singing Monsters Collectibles Review

My Singing Monsters Collectibles Review

This post is sponsored by Play Monster games. All opinions are my own.Okay Moms, how many games do you have on your phone? You know you've loaded them up for the kids to play when you really need them to behave in public.  Here's a game you need to get: My Singing...

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BLOOM by Alli K Designs

This post is in collaboration with Alli K Design.I was provided a review copy of her newest book. All opinions are my own.I met Alli at my favorite boutique. She was just a student back then, but it was clear that she had a  flair for design and how it effortlessly...

Orangutwang Review

We LOVED this game! If you're looking for a fun, quick family game, this is it!  I can completely relate to this cute monkey. How much can I carry for every person and pet in this family before I lose my %^&*?  Ha ha. Just kidding. 🙂 I never do that.How much can...

Ollyball Review

I love a great inventor story, and this one tops the list! Read my Ollyball Review to see how Ollyball went from being a problem so many families have, to being 2019 Toy of the Year! ENTER TO WIN ONE OF SIX OLLYBALLS!Giveaway:(6) Ollyball | Retail Value: $14.99 each...

Blessings Week!

Why do you love November? I love November because I get to see my family and celebrate Thanksgiving. I also love to focus on our many, many blessings each day of the month. And eat pie. Lots of pie. But what I love even more than pie is Friendsgiving!Whoever came up...
Why are “fillers” such a bad thing?

Why are “fillers” such a bad thing?

I partnered with Just Right Pets by Purina for this post.Every time I get a package delivered and the contents are so carefully cradled with a load of paper shred, the natural colored kind – or white – I keep it. I know that’s teetering on the brink of hoarding, okay,...

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My experience with Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery

My experience with Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery

Life changing y’all. Life changing. This whole, groceries delivered to my door so I don’t have to go shopping has been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. For the most part, I’ve been using Tom Thumb delivery service and I’ve been mostly happy with it. (See my...

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Boudreaux the Bulloxer and his Just Right diet

Boudreaux the Bulloxer and his Just Right diet

This post is brought to you by a great sponsor: Just Right by Purina.Have I told you about Boudreaux yet?This little nugget joined our fur family in late January. The Cupcake picked him out from a litter of bulloxer (1/2 American Bulldog + ½ Boxer) puppies of our...

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Review of Tom Thumb Grocery Delivery

Review of Tom Thumb Grocery Delivery

I do NOT have time to go to the grocery store -- it’s one of my least favorite things to do and I hate making time for it. But I have this kid, and she keeps saying she’s hungry, so I have to go and get stuff. Sheesh. Well, I could send the husband to the store but…...

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SING Blu-ray Giveaway

SING Blu-ray Giveaway

Okay, seriously. Has there ever been an animated movie that you've seen with a singing German pig in it -- that you've laughed as hard at as SING the movie?SING was hilarious. My daughter and I loved it. It's a mash-up of reality vocal contests, the celebrity voices...

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Did you used to love Valentine's Day at school? How fun was it to exchange those sweet cards and candy with all your friends?Now that we're grown-ups, the pressure to pick out the perfect gift is legit. So I'm here to help. Here are my picks for Valentines Day gifts...

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Barbie Video Game Hero Movie – Giveaway!

Barbie Video Game Hero Movie – Giveaway!

Every time me and the Cupcake go to Target or Walmart, I know I have to commit at least 15 minutes to the toy aisle. She has to investigate the latest releases of her favorites. While that's a insurmountable test of my patience when we're IN A HURRY AND WE JUST CAME...

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A little pillow talk with Brentwood Home (Giveaway!)

A little pillow talk with Brentwood Home (Giveaway!)

Can we talk pillows for a second? We are big pillow people. There's no such thing as too many pillows on the bed. I mean, how can you make a nest without them? And let’s not even pretend that a pregnancy pillow isn’t life changing. I might have been guilty of keeping...

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Jan 24th is National Compliment Day

Jan 24th is National Compliment Day

Pause. Breathe. Love.January 24th is National Compliments Day. What a great day to tee up your good vibes. Maybe you could compliment everyone you talk with? Maybe do something nice for a stranger? Or something even bigger for someone who means the world to you? For...

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Unique Planners

Unique Planners

Hello, 2017. Not sure where you came from already, but here you are!I’m not mentally in the groove yet. I mean, it’s barely past Epiphany and my foyer is lined up with naked Christmas trees and plastic bins that jingle when you pick them up. But, I’m getting there....

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