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You know how sometimes things just sort of grab your attention and while you might not know why or how- it just sort of sticks?  Well, let me tell you about Otter Spirit.  I was sent an email introducing me to them and of course I had to head over to check them out... I mean, lets be honest- I love Otters, so I was a bit curious!  You can NOT tell me that they are not just the cutest!!!!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Okay, so we know you did not come here to hear me talk about how cute Otters are- so lets move along... but seriously, they are cute!   Back to Otter Spirit - First things first, check out their mission *from their page*: Protecting sea otters Born in Monterey Bay, California, Otter Sp...

 Just popping in to share a few more books with you! Hope you continue to add more to your library... and the Thank You God, Goodnight needs to be on the shelf in every house.  So sweet and precious!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. A day is a big ordeal for young minds seeing the world for the first time. What better way to end each day than reminding them all of what they have to be thankful for? Illustrations of animals and simple, rhyming text remind the reader of how much there is to be thankful for as each day comes to an end. From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is ...

There is just something about a new baby... Those little feet, tiny toes, strong little hands, cute little nose!  I just have to check them out from one end to the other... and I love every little part of them!  I know I am kind of picky when it comes to books and I know I am always honest- so hold your hat for this one!!  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the These Little Feet book.  It was absolutely precious and a GREAT GIFT to give at a baby shower, if you ask me...  I just think it is the sweetest book! Now, Our Unbreakable Thread is a different story.  When we first started reading it, Savannah was like wow mom, that is us!  We have an unbreakable thread!  I was like you are right!  Always and forever my girl!  But, as we kept reading it - it went on to talking about death and a funeral and that just did not sit right with me for a kids book.  It reminded me of another kids book ( I will not mention) that was also a bit odd to me - but eithe...

Why do we do the things we do?  There is always a reason to celebrate - and with a new collection of children's books, some of the holidays are answered!  We were sent a couple books for review (one explaining Valentines and the other explaining St Patrick's Day) add to it, we had a few extra St Patrick's books thrown in!  Of course, we sent some along to my nephews in Atlanta - but I will also be donating some to the daycare that Broxton and Savannah both went to.  I love books and we all know that childcare centers could always use extra books to let kids love to learn to read! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Your little leprechaun will be over the rainbow for this magically pun-derful St. Patrick's Day board book! ...

If you know us, you know we love books around here!  When my nephew was born, I knew that we would be passing along books to him to hopefully love and enjoy like us.  We have given him several books and Savannah will try and read to him if he sits long enough...  I was given a chance to review a new collection of books to add to their ever growing library...  Talk about memories!!!  When both of my kiddos were little, we loved Elmo, so it was exciting to see an Elmo book!  Another one was from the "How to Catch" series... ( Savannah loved Unicorns and Mermaids, so yep - we had those!!!)   Check out these books showing just how much we love our littles!!!! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. OVERVIEW:...

One thing I have always been complimented on is - my hair color of course!  I have actually tried the whole highlight / low light thing... but just plain ol' keeping it the way it is has always worked best for me.  I am not one to primp and do all of that, so just some good shampoo and conditioner has always done the trick.  True story - in high school one of my teachers came in with a purplish - red toned hair color one day.  She approached me to tell me that she had tried (and obviously failed - her words, not mine ) to get my hair color since she loved it so much!  That always puts a smile on my face because while I have fair skin and freckles thanks to this red hair, I really do love my hair.  It makes me - ME!!!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own ...

When I start thinking of treats to give my kids for Easter, I try to think of non candy options - from Halloween until Easter, it is SWEET, SWEET, SWEET.  So by this point, I don't really think they need more!  We have fallen in love with the satisfaction of treating ourselves to Old Trapper Jerky and have decided that is to be added to the treat this year!   Perfect for road trips- think FAMILY VACATION this summer.... It is great to have a bag (or bags) on hand for the whole family!  Normally, when I pick Savannah up from school she is "STARVING" so its nice to give her a little bite to hold over until dinner.  With Broxton playing football, I am ALWAYS hearing about " I NEED PROTEIN" so this is great for him too!  I just like the taste and convenience of it for me, if I am being totally honest!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or represen...