As mothers we often neglect our own needs. We set aside ourselves to care for our children, the house and the rest of our family. This is especially true for new moms. A baby is all consuming, and time alone and self-care can seem like a bit of a luxury. (PRO-TIP, it’s not.) This was the… [Read More]
Back to School Giveaway with Mead!
Summer is almost over. Sure we have a few weeks left but we are going to be BUSY BUSY in those last three weeks. So guess who’s shopping for school supplies and starting her planning now? You guessed it. Me. Living in Wake County, we have many friends who are already back to school (since… [Read More]
Celebrate National Croissant Day and win from Dunkin Donuts!
I had no idea that croissants had their own holiday, but I’m not one to shy away from celebrating a baked good. Dunkin Donuts recently introduced a Chocolate Croissant and a Croissant Donut into their product offerings. So when they asked if I wanted to check them out I couldn’t say no. The little girl and… [Read More]
5 ways to use lavender oil
I’m not a great sleeper. Part of that may be my kid’s fault, but I’ve never felt I get a particularly restful sleep. I wake up easily. Every noise seems to cause me to stir. So when a former client emailed me to let me know of her newest venture, NZLavender, I was ALL about… [Read More]
Introducing #MagicatPlay- new Kohl’s/Disney kid apparel collection
Next week my family is flying to Anaheim, California for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference. I am beyond excited and have been slowly but surely making lists of all the things we need to take with us. One of the best things about this trip is planning what cute things the kids can wear…. [Read More]
Win new and improved Pampers Cruisers {sponsored post}
It’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since Miss E last wore a diaper. Diapers were such a huge part of my life for FIVE years. Five years of praying for no leaks. Five years of hearing the swish, swish, swish as my little ones ran through the house. My best friend just… [Read More]
Win! Tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters
Are you looking for something fun to do next Sunday, March 2nd with the whole family? The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Raleigh and I’m giving away a set of 4 tickets. The Globetrotters will be here next Sunday, March 2 at 3PM at the PNC Arena. Enter to win via Rafflecopter below. Contest ends… [Read More]
Skip Hop Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bag Giveaway
My kids love having little snack bags for their Goldfish. Over the years, we’ve collected several reusable bags with cute patterns and either zip top or velcro closure. Skip Hop, one of my favorite baby brands, just launched their own reusable sandwich and snack bags in their popular zoo collection. Cute right? The set retails… [Read More]
Keeping your little one dry at night {Pampers Giveway!}
The little miss has been sleeping through the night IN UNDERWEAR for almost a month now. After all her lack of interest in potty training, the hardest parts are finally behind us. I can barely believe that I won’t be buying another package of Pampers Baby Dry. I don’t know that we would have survived… [Read More]
Win a Little Tikes 3 in 1 trike for Christmas!
We got a bike with training wheels for A over the summer. We haven’t mastered it yet, but his sister quickly realized that she wanted a bike too. She’s pretty short so there aren’t many bikes or trikes where she can reach the pedals. Then we had the opportunity to check out the Little Tikes… [Read More]


