My kids love the idea of bathrobes but often outgrow them before they get much use. I can see why, though. I mean, we live in South Texas and most of the bathrobes you can find here are made of VERY warm materials. CottonAge.com sent us the Waffle Hooded Kid's Bathrobe for review and suddenly my boys were fighting over who got to ... Read More about CottonAge.com {#Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
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Tillamook Cheese Father’s Day Contest
Whether it’s signature eggs on Sunday morning or a super combination of toppings for Wednesday pizza night, most dads have a recipe that only they can make. When they do, it’s extra special, particularly when there’s Tillamook involved. It doesn’t matter if you’re a dad who makes it, a kid who eats it or a wife who loves it, send us the recipe for ... Read More about Tillamook Cheese Father’s Day Contest
Wordless Wednesday
This is my necklace. If you ever see me in person, odds are, I'll be wearing it! From left to right: My husband gave me the butterfly, my Grandparents gave me the dime, and I bought myself the verse. I have an entire charm bracelet with other special pieces, but I don't wear it as often since it's jingly! Happy Wednesday! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Paper Hat Press Books {#Review}
We are a book-loving family. The boys have a book case in their playroom (4 shelves) and it's STUFFED ... and over-flowing! My husband and I have another book case in our bedroom and it's also very full. We all enjoy snuggling up at reading a book before bed. I am always amazed by my kids' imaginations and I love that books ... Read More about Paper Hat Press Books {#Review}
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes #Recipe
**Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I get a teeny-tiny percentage at no cost to you. Since going soy-free a few weeks ago, we've realized how little food is made withOUT soy. Everything has soy - from store-bought bread to spaghetti sauce to cookies. I challenge you to look at the ingredients ... Read More about Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes #Recipe
Sam’s Club #GELighting
My sister was in town this weekend and she is always up for a trip to Sam’s Club, so we went to purchase GE Energy Smart CFLs and LEDs and then browse around. I did not find any of the GE Bright from the Start bulbs. Most of the lighting in my home already has CFL bulbs, but the can fixtures in both bathrooms needed to be ... Read More about Sam’s Club #GELighting
Dale & Thomas Popcorn – Father’s Day Gift Pack {Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
My husband enjoys popcorn, but he doesn't like the kernels that are left in his teeth after he eats it. This is a source of conflict as he wants to eat it, but won't do it! That is, of course, until the Four-Bag Sampler arrived!! We received the Father's Day Four Pack Sampler. It is filled with four foot-long bags of ... Read More about Dale & Thomas Popcorn – Father’s Day Gift Pack {Review and #Giveaway} CLOSED
College and Textbooks
A really great option for college classes is to rent textbooks! What you may not know about me is that I am about two classes shy of finishing college with a degree in Education. Since I was in Kindergarten it's ALWAYS been my dream to be a teacher. When I was in elementary school, the neighbor kids and I would play "school" and I was always ... Read More about College and Textbooks
Dyson Housewarming #Giveaway
Welcome to the Dyson Housewarming Giveaway event. This took months in the making and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa Mom is proud to bring you this fantastic home essential and offer you the chance to win one too! Big thank you to our lovely co-hosts How to Have It All, Mark Your Savings and GiveAway Bandit. Dyson DC23 TurbineHead Canister ... Read More about Dyson Housewarming #Giveaway
2nd Grade
That's it! My oldest baby has finished 2nd grade, and I couldn't be more proud! We had a great year that included 2 amazing teachers, lots of learning and growing up! J is sad that 2nd grade is over, as he will miss Mrs. E. However, he is excited that we are already into "summer bedtime hours" and he is looking forward to all the fun things ... Read More about 2nd Grade