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Let’s start this whole thing off by pointing out that Brittany and I just absolutely do not agree on radio preferences. I have a huge disdain for listening to the same 3 Taylor Swift and Adele songs during the same 15 song loop every hour on whatever Top 40 station’s territory we happen to be …
It’s my first Father’s Day. Well, as a Dad, you know. As I have never gotten to answer the question, “What do you want for Father’s Day?” I did what every other Dad would do: I took to the internet. And I am thankful I did, because I discovered Bitters & Bottles. What is Bitters …
Father’s Day + Whiskey: The Gift Dad Really Wants Read More »
Memorial Day is upon us, and that means one thing: the unofficial start to the summer fun and family travel season! Since we can’t hit Mexico at the moment (you know, Zika Virus, pregnancy, yada yada yada), we’re going to live vicariously through you when you win a 4-day/3-night stay at the all-inclusive Velas Vallarta. …
Top 10: Why All-Inclusive Mexico is Perfect for Family Travel (Vacation Giveaway!) Read More »
If your upcoming travel plans include taking a trip with an infant, you have likely started thinking about what you’ll need to squeeze into that diaper bag. Babies who are fed by the bottle will likely need some type of milk warming mechanism. Enter Warmze. The Warmze is portable bottle warmer that can be used anywhere. …
Baby Travel Products: WarmZe Portable Bottle Warmer Read More »
We’re down to 4 weeks until baby girl is estimated to make her arrival. And with that comes a mad dash to finish getting everything together and making sure we have all the baby gear covered. Most people stock up on onesies and footie pajamas, but don’t always remember to add a few nicer, more …
The baby changing pad and changing pad cover. They are in that group of must have newborn gear and there are about a billion different styles and brands. So how do you choose one and does it really matter which baby changing pad you pluck off the shelf? Should you just go with the cheapest, …
I like to think of trying out new flavors and ways of combining ingredients as an experience, not simply eating. As well, I love artisanal foods because the products are made with a lot of thought and care. One such company that gave us this experience: Bleuberet. The Bleuberet Story It all began with Maine Summer blueberries and a family’s love to cook. …
Bleuberet Artisanal Jam Review & French Toast Recipe Read More »
Guys: I am not going to lie. This is a really simple recipe. Oh, it’s delicious. For sure. But come on. It’s basically a Peanut Butter and Jelly that’s warmed up. It’s totally worth a read, though. The delicious almond butter is really the star of the show. We missed National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day by …
Grilled Almond Butter and Jam Recipe: Wild Friend Foods Read More »
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And every year I try to put thought and planning into my gifts. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with flowers, a nice dinner, or any other of the popular Mother’s Day gifts. But it can also be a nice sentiment to support small businesses and give …
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I have been on the look out for unique gift ideas. I have been using Zensational Organics products for awhile now and thought it would make the perfect Mom gift. They are launching a new line of mom-themed bundles and kindly sent a Baby Bump Bundle for me to try out. …