One of Peyton's favorite things to do is color. And since her diagnoses with SPD (sensory processing disorder) I've been using arts and crafts to help calm her down during stressful times. The Original Blendy Pens are perfect for anyone that loves to color. Even I enjoy sitting down and working on a project using Blendy Pens because they are unlike other markers out there. Blendy Pens are unique because you can create endless color combinations by holding the tips of the tips of the pens ...
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Celebrate Your Teachers this Holiday Season with Teacher Peach
It's that time of year when you are racking your brain on what to get your child's teacher. They don't want knick knacks that say world's best teacher. They don't want another scented candle. Teacher Peach is full of gift ideas for your child's teacher that teachers can use and actually want. There are several different style and designs on Teacher Peach but my favorite is the Teachers Rock the World Every Day. I love that saying because it is so true! Teachers are not given enough praise ...
Squishmallows for the Holidays
What kid doesn't like a soft, squishy plush toys to snuggle with? I know Peyton loves them. She has plushies all over our house and takes them everywhere she does. Even at 7 years old we have them in the car, living room and everywhere else she hangs out. Squishmallows are these adorable plushies made with super soft marshmallow-like texture and polyester. Did I mention they are machine washable? That's right mom and dad, you can toss these in the washing machine, I'd use the delicate ...
Perfect Vegetables Every Time with Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
There are so many uses for extra virgin olive oil, I use it nearly every day. One of my favorite ways to use it is with roasting vegetables. But there is a trick to it, you need a quality extra virgin olive oil. Colavita is a high-quality olive oil that's steep in family tradition. It's also an olive oil that I often use in my home. Colavita was started 4 generation ago in a small town of Sant’Elia a Pianisi, about twenty miles to the east of Campobasso in the Molise region of Italy. Today, ...
Stocking Stuffers from Beau Gachis Cosmetics
Sometimes stocking stuffers can be the hardest part of holiday gifting. There's this somewhat large stocking you need to fill with small items that the recipient would like. It can be a challenge. But with a little thought and creativity, you can come up with some pretty amazing stocking stuffer ideas. I have a few stocking stuffer ideas from Beau Gachis Cosmetics I'm going to share with you all. BEAU GÂCHIS 7 PIECE PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP BRUSH SET WITH LEATHER STORAGE CASE This is a perfect ...
Encourage Reading this Holiday Season with National Geographic
The holidays are here and life is getting increasingly crazy by the day. But we still get our 20 minutes of reading in each and every night. Some nights are a struggle, especially if the books are not something that interest Peyton. But that's where National Geographic comes in. National Geographic has a National Geographic Kids line that is full of books that will grab young minds and keep them entertained for hours. We have been enjoying a few National Geographic Kids and National ...