I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carters. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for my participation. Usually when I would think of Carter's, I think of baby clothes. But did you know that they actually have clothes up to size 8? This was perfect for my son … [Read more...]
Adventures in Trying to Conceive after a Miscarriage
When I was pregnant with my first son, Tristan, there were some unexpected adventures. The pregnancy was not particularly planned, although of course we were excited! With the pregnancy a cyst formed. In fact, it got to the size of a soccer ball by the time I was 15 weeks pregnant. Due to the size, I had to have a laparotomy to remove the cyst. … [Read more...]
Introducing “Chewing” with Gerber’s 3rd Foods® Lil Bits™ Recipes!
This post was sponsored by Gerber, but as always opinions are 100% my own!! Feeding time! This has been quite a challenge with an orally averted baby. I think I really took for granted how easy the other two were when it came to nursing and transitioning to solids. Oliver has been orally averted for a while now. We don't use the bottle at all … [Read more...]
Free LovableLunch Notes from Sara Lee® Bread!
This is a sponsored post for Back to School, but as always opinions are 100% my own! Can you believe that the Summer has already come and gone?! My kids both went back to school this morning. The silence in the house is deafening! ;) I still cannot believe that I now have a 3rd and 2nd grader! It seems like yesterday that they were Oliver's … [Read more...]
Help Keep Handwriting in Schools! #BICFightForYourWrite #ad
My daughter starts 3rd grade this week, my son 2nd. Can you believe that neither of them have learned a lick of cursive in class yet?! I was writing in cursive by their age and right now it is questionable as to whether or not it will even be taught in their classroom! So I was very happy to team up with BIC on this campaign to save handwriting … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Graduates with Upromise! Easy Way to Start Saving for College
This post has been sponsored by Upromise by Sallie Mae in exchange for writing this review. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions my own. Do you have a graduate you are celebrating this Summer? Between Graduation parties, gifts and more it can get pricey. Especially when that graduate is heading to College!! A recent … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Sight with VSP Insurance #EyeGiveBack #ad
Did you know one in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem? Right now when you purchase individual vision insurance from VSP Direct™ as a gift, a child in need receives a free eye exam and glasses. That means when you give the Gift of Sight from VSP, you give twice. Find out more at www.givevspdirect.com/eyegiveback. Thanks to VSP for … [Read more...]
FREE Summer Math Program for Kiddos, Easy and Fun! #ad
Here is a freebie I am excited about! Did you know that research has found that students LOSE two to three months of grade level math equivalency over the summer? You can only imagine the impact that has on starting the next grade. Kylie had trouble in math and definitely needs something to boost her math over the Summer. Tristan has … [Read more...]
My 165 Day NICU Journey with a Preemie
Oct 15, 2014. I was 26 weeks, 6 days pregnant and was literally strapped down to a hospital bed being monitored 24/7 with a fetal monitor. My head was pounding. My blood pressure was being taken every 15 minutes. Rounds were starting and the top dog and all of the other Drs came in surrounding my bed. Top dog looked a bit like Billy Bob Thorton … [Read more...]
Join the Luvs® Club for Savings on Diapers!! #BabyLuvsBoxes
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Luvs and Walmart for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you signed up with the Luvs® Club loyalty program? It is an amazing way to get great offers, savings, promotions, baby news, tips, videos, articles and so much more from Walmart.com. SO many goodies! :) Plus -- right now the … [Read more...]