I love the chance to go out with girlfriends, and chat for a little bit without the constant interruptions we have during play dates. Every now and then it's fun to have a night in together too. We had a Galentine's party together this year, and honestly, it was so much fun! I thought I would share some tips and ideas for how to host a memorable girls' night in. Food Ideas for Girls' Night Of course, one of the most important parts of a memorable night includes great food and drinks. ...
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Our family loves to eat and we love good food. These quick and easy protein cookie dough balls are an absolute favorite in our home. I try to make these on a regular basis. They're healthy, filling, easy for on-the-go snacking, and they taste so good! Over the years, I've tried several different versions of the basic protein ball. I finally landed on a combination of ingredients that's perfect! My biggest secret is to ground up the oats into a coarse oat flour. Almost all protein ball recipes ...
Whitening Sensitive Teeth at Home
Prior to being approached about reviewing an at-home teeth whitening kit, I thought my teeth seemed pretty white. I had certainly tried a variety of other products including whitening toothpaste, whitening gel, whitening strips, etc. However, my results were either underwhelming, too expensive to maintain, or generally too hard to do on a regular basis. Another issue I've struggled with is having sensitive teeth that hurt when I try to whiten them. When Smile Brilliant approached me about ...
10 Interactive and Unique Gift Ideas for Kids
Toys accumulate so quickly, and since becoming a parent, I've felt overwhelmed with how many toys I find around our house. I really enjoy picking out toys and presents for my kids and I love seeing them open the gifts we picked out; however, with three little ones, I'm starting to be a lot pickier about what gifts we buy. I put together this simple gift guide of 10 interactive and unique gifts for kids, to share some favorite things we gifted our kids this year. One rule I try to stick to is ...
5 Simple Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
In the midst of this wonderful time of year, many of our thoughts and our kids' thoughts can become heavily pervaded with thoughts of wanting more. Near-constant sales from Thanksgiving through December keep consumerism at the forefront of our minds as we prepare for the Christmas season. While gift-giving is a beautiful way to express love, it can also become overwhelming, for kids as much as for parents. I wanted to share a few of the amazing resources I've found help with raising grateful ...
10 Children’s Books about Gratitude
We love books, and we love to read together as a family! As a mom, I've learned that books are a gateway to many amazing conversations and ideas. Sometimes books open the door to teaching us how to become better. In an effort to learn how to show our thankfulness, we checked out a lot of different books about gratitude. Below you can see a list of some of our favorite books about gratitude and being thankful. There are many sweet stories about cultivating a thankful heart, and I want my ...
