Blendy Pens from Chameleon Kidz – Recreating Creativity & #Giveaway! USA &...
It wasn’t until recently that Gradie really started liking coloring and drawing and now that she has received a set of Blendy Pens we can’t slow her down. Blendy Pens, from Chameleon Kidz, is changing...
View ArticleWhen Sick Gets Real – Get Pfizer Pediatric!! #SickJustGotReal
“This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own and we only share products that we use in our own home.” Winter is here again and in Minnesota we make...
View ArticleEverbrook Academy – A 21st Century Preschool!!
This past September Gradie started attending Everbrook Academy for preschool and daycare. After sharing a few photos of her new adventure, the wonderful folks over at Everbrook reached out to me to...
View ArticleLeap into Preschool thru First Grade Learning with LeapFrog Academy!
Always fun to start off a brand new year and in our home we’ve started off 2018 by Leaping into Learning. Gradie starts kindergarten in the fall and while I am not at all ready for that milestone in...
View ArticleGame Night Fun with Mouthguard Challenge from Identity Games! #Giveaway (ends...
Thank you to Identity Games for sending me the Mouthguard Challenge Extreme game to play with my friends and family. We’ve played a few times, it is always a blast and we are excited to tell you why....
View ArticleKeeping Baby Comfy & SAFE with the Newton Baby Crib Mattress!
Our home is a hive of excitement right now – Jeanna is 28 weeks pregnant and Gradie is beyond excited to welcome her baby sister home. In fact she asks almost daily if it is time for baby to arrive...
View ArticleMaze-O ~ The Mighty Maze Maker #Review #Giveaway (ends 4/18)
I think my favorite kind of toy for Gradie is the toy where she’s learning while she plays. She doesn’t know she’s learning but she is and it’s wonderful to watch. The Maze-O is the perfect example...
View ArticleMy First Seat by Little Tikes – a refreshing spin on a baby seat!
Impossible to believe it’s less than 7 weeks until we have baby #2 in our arms. We are beyond blessed to be adding another little girl to our family, Gradie is so excited to be a big sister....
View ArticleCelebrating all things Baby with Tiny Love’s Tiny Princess Tales Collection
When Gradie was an infant we were extremely blessed to work with Tiny Love on numerous occasions. We actually still have numerous items from them that we plan to use for her baby sister. Lucky for us...
View ArticleSafety 1st HD WiFi Baby Monitor – helping you SEE more & worry less!
It’a amazing how much changes in a short period of time. Gradie was born just under 5 years ago and now that she has a sibling it is mind blowing to see just how much has changed in these 5 years....
View ArticleMythical Slyme Putty – Boogers, Tears, Kisses & Poop! #Review
We all know that kids can be a little gross. They laugh uncontrollably at bodily functions, love making fart and burp noises and their love of slimy objects knows no bounds. All of these things...
View ArticleGet your kids running this summer with See Kai Run Shoes!
A home filled with ladies, that is our home and we all know that you can never have too many shoes. Luckily for Gradie she has been blessed to receive numerous pairs of See Kai Run shoes as she has...
View ArticleBaby Product #MustHave – Tiny Love’s 3-in-1 Rocker Napper!
Now that we have a new baby in our home we get to test out baby products again and share with you just what it is that makes us love them. We received the 3-in-1 Rocker Napper – Luxe from Tiny Love and...
View ArticleBack to school lunches made easier with Zak Designs!
While I want to pretend it’s not happening, I can’t – Gradie starts kindergarten next week. Now that I need to pack her a school lunch each day and I am excited to be able to use the fantastic Zak...
View ArticleStep outside with a pair of Kamiks! #Review #KamikStepOutside
In a pair of Kamiks, it’s always the perfect weather to step outside” We got to work with Kamik last winter and again this past summer. We know that with a pair of Kamik’s on it is always perfect...
View ArticleKeep your little ones warm with See Kai Run Boots this Winter!!
We’ve worked with See Kai Run many times over the past few years and every single time we absolutely love what we receive. We are happy that Gradie and her cousin Blake will both be running around in...
View ArticleTiny Love 4-in-1 Here I Grow™ Mobile Activity Center Grows with your Baby!!...
We’re loving yet another fantastic product from Tiny Love. This time it is the 4-in-1 Here I Grow™ Mobile Activity Center. While Hazel is just getting into the age range to use it we are very excited...
View ArticleExplore Science with Ms Frizzle & The Magic School Bus these Holidays!...
The Magic School Bus: Rides Again Themed Kits To Teach A New Generation The Wonders Of Flight, Rainbows, Nature, Space & More It has been so much fun watching The Magic School Bus Rides Again with...
View ArticleGet Mindware Toys under the Tree these Holidays! #HolidayEssentials #Review
Who doesn’t love toys – young or old toys are so much fun. Now that I’m a grown up and a mom to two beautiful little girls I love toys in a different way. I appreciate toys that entertain my girls,...
View ArticleRug-ed ProLOCK Cases keep your family’s iPad safe! #HolidayEssentials
Today our kids are using technology more and more and that technology usually comes with a pretty expensive price tag. If your kids are like most they drop things, they stumble, they accidentally break...
View ArticleMichael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch #AccessItAll
Note: Best Buy has compensated Africa's Blog in the form of product reviewed below, however, all opinions are my own. These days everything is getting smarter, smart TV’s, smart thermostats, smart...
View ArticleSetting Digital Ground Rules with Family Link from Google! #FamilyLink
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Family Link from Google and the Mom it Forward Influencer Network, however, as always I only share products/services we use in our home. With technology constantly...
View ArticleBringing medical care to the comfort of your home with TytoHome by Tyto Care!!
If your little ones are anything like mine the absolute last place they want to go when they’re feeling sick is to the doctor. They’re frightened, they feel crummy and just want to be cuddled and...
View ArticleSummer Looks – styling with Jord Watches!! {+$100 Gift Code Giveaway!}...
With always having my phone with me I had basically given up wearing a watch, that is until I worked with Jord Watches in the past, and I am excited to partner with them again this summer. This time...
View ArticleTiny Love Magical Tales Collection – designed to nurture newborns’ development!
Our family has been lucky to partner with Tiny Love numerous times over the past few years and we’re always appreciative when we have the opportunity to work with them again. This past weekend Gradie...
View ArticleThe Farewell – a must see at Landmark Uptown Theater TODAY!
Earlier this week my good friend Joanna got to have a mom and daughter date when she brought her mom to a preview screening of The Farewell. They had a great time and enjoyed the movie. Both her and...
View ArticleGroove Apple Watch Band – perfect for on-the-go moms! #BTSGuide
I was recently able to partner with Groove Life (through our product guide) well known for their silicone rings – but now also creating a line of Groove Apple Watch bands. We received the solid black...
View ArticleNew Juicy Juice line brings better for you options to your kids lunchbox!
I know the kids have been back to school now for a little while, however, that doesn’t mean we aren’t always on the look out for tips & tricks to keep things flowing smoothly. This includes the...
View ArticleJLab Audio – the #1 True Wireless Headphones Family available at Best Buy!...
As I’m working out more I am on the lookout for a high quality pair of wireless headphones. I use them while I work out, but I also use headphones daily while at work, to listen to music. While doing...
View ArticleBuca Di Beppo makes holiday catering EASY! #ReasontoBuca
I recently found out that Buca Di Beppo offers holiday catering packages and if you need to put together a last-minute meal for a group of friends or family you can rely on them to save the day! Buca...
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