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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.

BLOOM by Alli K Designs

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...

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Orangutwang Review

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...

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Ollyball Review

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...

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Blessings Week!

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...

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Wonder Park has a great message for kids and adults

WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of an optimistic, imaginative, and wildly creative girl named June comes alive.Me and the Cupcake kicked off Spring Break with a girl date and a movie. Getting complimentary passes to...

A Review of Ember®: The Temperature Control™ Mug

My worst kept secret is my love for coffee. I have a fresh cup of coffee on my desk throughout the whole day. I dunno why, but having that warm cup of magic just completes me. I don’t like to slug it down though. I’m a sipper, which creates a problem because as much...

Behind every great Girl Scout, is a great cookie mom

The postman has nothing on a Girl Scout mama. Through wind, rain, sleet, heat, snow, ice, she's voluntarily out there with blankets, umbrellas, sun screen and a smile,  all to help her kid hustle cookies.Her groceries ride in the passenger seat because her trunk is so...

“Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” Giveaway!

This  is a sponsored post. All opinions are that of our talented MommyUpgrade guest writer, Julie Grimmett <3 . She attended the media preview and offers her synopsis below.Forging friendships, overcoming wrong first impressions, and learning what it means to grow...
Getting our pets’ food, “Just Right”

Getting our pets’ food, “Just Right”

Six days into the new year. How are those resolutions working for you? How many have you broken so far? I’m doing great. I haven’t broken a single one – because I stopped making “resolutions” a few years ago. Now, I take a softer approach and concentrate on areas of...

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I just ate ice cream for breakfast

I just ate ice cream for breakfast

“Sponsored post by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own.”I just ate ice cream for breakfast. Don’t judge.It’s been a busy week. And it’s Friday. And I waited until my daughter was gone to school because, role model. (Don’t worry, she had a super healthy chocolate chip...

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Products to Pamper the Hubs

Products to Pamper the Hubs

Sponsored post by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are my own. Unilever is the NCAA partner, not Walmart.There are a few habits of my better half that absolutely drive me cray-cray. Like when he takes the trash out, he never, ever, I say never, replaces the trash bag. Or...

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My shower sanctuary

My shower sanctuary

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper. Opinions are 100% my own.Crazy town. That was my schedule last week. Ca –ray – zeee town. All good, not complaining, but it was one of those weeks that you squeeze every second out of every day, get very little sleep, your house is a...

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What is Your Ice Cream Personality?

What is Your Ice Cream Personality?

Sponsored post by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are my own.I’ve had two pumpkin spiced coffees in the last week and you know what that means…. Summer is unofficially over, no matter what the calendar or the temperature says. Try as I might to hang on to a few lingering...

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Upgrade your tailgate party

Upgrade your tailgate party

It is football season – finally – and no one does tailgating better than schools in the south, am I right? I mean really, it must have been a Southerner who declared National Tailgating Day the first Saturday in September. Even if you missed a proper celebration this...

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Wholesome Breakfast on the Go

Wholesome Breakfast on the Go

Thank you Jimmy Dean for sponsoring this post. Be sure to check out the new Jimmy Dean Delights Frittatas at your local grocery store and at jimmydean.com!Fess up: What’s the worst thing you’ve eaten for breakfast – since you’ve become a so-callled, “responsible...

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Review: Manage kids time online with Circle

Review: Manage kids time online with Circle

The Cupcake would be perfectly happy if half her summer was spent on the soccer field and the other half with her nose in her iPad. I am a big proponent of her being sporty and digitally savvy, but there should be limits too. So I bought a Circle. No, it wasn’t sent...

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Discover Our America Subscription Boxes

Discover Our America Subscription Boxes

Note: I received a complimentary box from Discover Our America for review. All opinions are my own. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate America than with my new favorite subscription box! Called, “Discover Our America,” this uniquely curated sample box features...

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Celebrate Italian Day!

Celebrate Italian Day!

Happy Italian Day! Today, June 2nd is officially, “Republic Day” or Festa della Repubblica in Italian. It is essentially the Italian version of our July 4th, a day which celebrates the Italians' 1946 decision to ditch their monarchy ways and become a republic....

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