Hat fresh from Alaska

Perfect timing for this warm hat to arrive with the temps dropping to 20 degrees or less this week. I love how this hat fits, there is no artificial smell to it at all and there is a super soft fleece liner inside to go around your ears. Not to mention, purchasing from Cache Alaska is supporting a small family owned business in Alaska! #winwin #Beanie#cachealaska

Did you know it's made of a PREMIUM FIBER BLEND? 50%Wool 50% Acrylic keeps it breathable, yet warm. Cotton Kills when it's Alaska Cold!  

We seem to always be losing hats in our house so I will gladly stock up on them. I don't intend to lose this one as it not only fits nicely on my head and doesn't slip up but it looks stylish too. (Why are hats always doing that? They pop up and you spend all your time outside fumbling around trying to grab it with big bulky gloves to pull it back over your ears) 

https://www.amazon.com/Beanie-Hand-Women-Desi…/…/ref=sr_1_4…

Disclaimer: I did receive this hat at a discount or free. All opinions expressed are my own and given by my own free will.

Emilia's First Halloween

Back when I only had one child I was super excited to put together adorable outfits for her every day. I had special Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day (you name the holiday, I had it) clothes for her. She could wear a different Christmas outfit every day in December. It was just my "thing". Now that I am on baby #4 it gets trickier coordinating holiday outfits as well as knowing where they are and if they are clean in our limited space.

However, I just could NOT pass up a cute little outfit I found on Amazon for Miss Emilia this year.

This outfit works perfectly for Miss Emilia as she is known to loudly "blast" her poops anytime she is excited or someone scares her. Not only was the onesie super soft but it fit exactly as they stated. I purchased a 3-6 month set so that she could wear it longer than just in October. I LOVE that it came with not only a headband but also a little hat so it is the perfect gender neutral outfit. It has been washed multiple times and looks the same as the day we got it. I would definitely recommend this outfit. While I did receive this at a discount, all thoughts and opinions are strictly my own. I would easily pay full price for this if I needed to get another one next year. Want your own? Look for it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY3F6Y1

September Wins

Sunday September 2

Kindle book
Hockey Hat

Monday September 3

Kindle Book Win: Unforgettable Trouble - Passion and Thrills (The Unforgettables Book 7) (Kindle Edition)

Welcome 2017

17 has always been my favorite number, I was even married on March 17! I am going to take that as a sign that this will be my best year yet. ;)

I need to take back myself a little bit, being a mom to three kids is absolutely amazing and they each bring something beautiful to my life but I don't want to forget that I have a purpose besides being their mommy. What that is? I'm not quite sure.


Writing Prompt #1: Happy New Year! Take a look at your annual goals for this year and decide what you can accomplish this month. Write your goals for the month, and think about how you will accomplish them.

My annual goals...hmm...Step 1, figure out my purpose.

Step 2: Reconnect with my husband as just that, my husband.

Step 3: Clean up our credit scores and try to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

Step 4: Try to win at least one IWG or sweepstakes a month as it is a hobby I enjoy.

Step 5: Give back in some way at least once a week!

This list is clearly a work in progress and it will continue to evolve as the year progresses.

2-IN-1 THERMOS CAN and FOOD JAR 12 oz - Review

I am always looking for a new cup or water bottle to drink out of to keep me drinking more fluids and to help me stay hydrated. I loved that this one seemed different than the norm and looked like an actual soda can with a straw. Upon receiving it my husband decided that he too liked the design and style. The black part almost feels like a can coozy and protects your hand from either the heat or the cold (depending on what liquid you are putting inside the cup itself)

I was a bit unhappy as it stated that you should NOT use carbonated beverages. My sister also purchased this product and did put a soda in it and it seemed to hold up fine so I'm not sure why it states it is not for that purpose. It'd be great for a mixed drink container in the summer.

I ended up passing it off to my 16 month old son who uses it as a sippy cup as it is spill proof (for now) and easy to wash. I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Purchase it here: http://www.amazon.com/THERMOS-CAN-FOOD-JAR-Insulation/dp/B014REMA2A?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

Lice Comb Review

Luckily I have not had to use this nit removal system to remove lice from my childrens scalp, but I have used it to remove fleas and flea eggs from my fur-baby. Unfortunately, due to his winter hunting of rabbits he developed a spring case of the fleas. I boiled some water with lemon and used that and Dawn dish soap in the tub. I combed him out section by section and watched as the fleas did stick to the comb (I quickly drowned them and rinsed out the comb) and continued on to the rest of his body. While it was time consuming as he is a large dog (75 lbs), it was effective and worked as we have not seen any more of the little buggers on his body since then. I am glad I had this handy comb when I needed it.

The lice comb was perfectly spaced out to not let anything fall through and had a nice handle for gripping. It did feel a bit sharp on the edges so you must use care not to push down to hard or you risk scratching or tearing open skin. I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Lice-Comb-Kids-Nit-Removal-System/dp/B01DUHT7F8?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

Panda Pads Premium Changing Pads Review

I purchased this three pack of bamboo changing pad liners for my cousin for her baby shower. She likes clean and crisp colors so white was the perfect choice for her and her little guy. These changing pads are super soft and smell clean. They are easy to throw in the diaper bag or even in the glove box so that you have a sanitary place to lay baby down for a quick change no matter where you are.

They wash quickly and easily and stay true to size and softness even after being washed. I also like the fact that there are three so that you can easily have back up in case you need to use one and the others are in the wash. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Purchase them here: http://www.amazon.com/REVERSIBLE-Absorbent-Waterproof-Antibacterial-Hypoallergenic/dp/B01ACR0PAK?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0