Over 23 years ago a couple named Melissa & Doug started a company in a garage. It wasn't even their garage, but Doug's parents! Today their names are synonymous with quality kids toys that both kids and parents adore! Last summer we built our kids a play set in our yard and this summer we finally filled the sandbox underneath up with sand! 10 bags of it!! Want to know how much sand is left?? maybe one bag and it's only July!! Boys and sand, what can I tell ya! it travels all over the … [Read more...]
Melissa & Doug for Summer FuN!!
July 25, 2011 By 42 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
LUVmum Clothes for Kids
July 22, 2011 By 38 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Tricia Saunders is a Canadian Mama of two and she created LUVmum when she was constantly on the search for sensory friendly clothing. Tricia's oldest son has ADHD and Tourette Syndrome and was always complaining about uncomfortable socks, clothing tags, itchy seams, uncomfortable waistbands, tight fitting collars and unbearable clothing. Knowing that loads of Mothers can relate to the problems when dressing their kids, Tricia put together LUVmum which is one stop shopping with your sensitive … [Read more...]
Online Shopping with 3V Visa + Giveaway
July 21, 2011 By 48 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received items at no cost for reviewing purposes, all opinions are my own. Have you heard of the 3V Visa?? This was actually new to me, so in case it's new to you, here's how it works- 3V Visa Prepaid Voucher is the more secure, prepaid way to pay online and it's safer than using a credit or debit card. You can use your 3V Visa number anywhere online, by mail order or over the telephone; just about anywhere Visa is accepted. It works just like a regular Visa card … [Read more...]
Date Night with Bono
July 13, 2011 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We don't get a lot of date nights around here. Like I could count on one hand how many we get in a year and still have fingers to spare. So it was a rare and special treat to find ourselves with a pair of tickets to the U2 360 Tour, and in Box seats no less! Truth be told, the Hubster and I are not even U2 fans, but come on, Box Seats?? No Kids?? Who could pass that up?? (as always, you can click on any photo to make it bigger, easier to see the details if you are interested) Turns … [Read more...]
Tasty Tuesday: Summer Salad
July 12, 2011 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I love salads all year round, but especially in the summer time. So fresh! A perfect side to any meal! Here's a little salad recipe that we tweaked last week that was tasty and a nice break from the leafy greens! Greek Orzo with Feta 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 cucumber 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta … [Read more...]
You Scream, I Scream…
July 8, 2011 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We All Scream for ICE CREAM!!! … [Read more...]
