This past weekend we went camping in the Smokies. We had lots of time for tubing down the Little Pigeon River, games of Uno, eating hotdogs over a campfire, and listening to the birds chirp in the morning. I love camping and think it's a great family activity/vacation. You're forced to be together and great memories come from that. We had a great week! One of our favorite parts of our trip was our outing to Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies. I had heard that it was a fantastic aquarium, but ...
Simply Cranberry Cocktail & West Elm {giveaway}
Simply Orange Juice company is coming out with a new product and I'm SOOOO excited to share it with you. Being a mom of three boys, we go through the juice in this house quickly. Our personal favorite? Simply Orange Juice and Apple Juice. Simply Orange Juice Company introduced a new addition called Simply Cranberry Cocktail. Like all Simply product’s, Simply Cranberry Cocktail is built on the foundation that the first step of anything being truly wonderful is a great ...
5 Favorite Homemade Cleaners
Hate using the cleaners from the store but need some new ideas on how to make homemade cleaners? Here are some that will rock your socks. From the smell, to how well they clean, you'll be amazed! 1. Toilet Bowl Cleaner: 1/2 cup baking soda 1/2 cup white vinegar 5-10 drops Tea Tree essential oil Combine all ingredients in a quart-size container. You'll be amazed at how fun this is to mix together. 2. Mirror Cleaner: 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 8 drops citrus oil {lemon, wild ...
31 Bits {giveaway}
Have you heard of 31 Bits? If not, you're in for a real treat! As you all know, we are adopting from Uganda. We love the country and are excited to find products from there. Kallie Dovel, traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2007, getting a first- hand look at life in Northern Uganda. While she was there, she met women making paper beads but who lacked a plan to market and sell them. After spending time in their homes and hearing their stories, Kallie knew there had to be a way to give ...
Sponsor Spotlight {giveaway}
I'm excited to be featuring one of my favorite sponsors today. Studio Jewel Handmade Artisan Silver jewelry for today's modern woman and man! Artistic fashion jewelry created with you in mind. Many pieces are fully custom and easily personalized! Modern. Trendy. Beautiful.Many of my designs come out of my personal experiences and stories, along with my desire to convey those stories to you. You might be experiencing a similar feeling or struggle. I want to encourage you that you are not ...
Weekend Getaway: Chattanooga, TN {day three}
Our third day in Chattanooga was just as fun as the previous days. We went to the Creative Discovery Museum and Rock City. {we loved each!} We spent about 2.5 hours at the Creative Discovery Museum and we had to pry our kids out of there. They didn't want to leave. We spent lots of time at the water area. This was my 3 year olds favorite area of the museum. He could've stayed there all day. My 6 year old loved the digging area in the Dinosaur exhibit. He put on the hat and started ...