Guides

Curated collections of tried and true products for everyday living.

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Back to School Essentials

Back to school is just around the corner! Schools, especially in the south, start to go back as soon as early August, so I am sharing my favorite products to prepare you for what essentials you may need before the first day!

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Birthday Gifts for Kids You Don't Know Well

When your kids start daycare or school, they are often invited to several birthday parties of classmates. As the parent, you may not know the child and their interests that well so I have compiled a list of go- to gifts that are all $40 and under and can become your default gifts. If you really want to be prepared, stock up on a few of these so when the time comes you aren't scrambling to get a gift the day of!

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Women’s 4th of July Outfits

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays so I put together ten cute looks that can take you from party, to parade, to fireworks!

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Toddler Sports Gear

If you are in that era where you have a curious toddler but haven't gotten to the point where they are old enough for a lot of organized sports yet, here is a round up of some gear to get them exposed to some of the basics.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father's Day falls early this year on June 16th! Men are hard to shop for, but when you find quality products they like, many times I find myself buying multiple pairs of things for my husband. Custom gifts are always a cute idea to gift from kids too that they will love taking part in gifting. Outside of this round up, my husband always appreciates experience gifts like tickets to a concert, sporting event or an organized golf outing with friends!

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Water Toys for Kids

As soon as the summer heat hits, my kids want to be outside in their swimsuits all day long. We set up the whole backyard with many of these water toys and they entertain themselves for hours of fun!

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C-Section Recovery Essentials

I had a planned C-Section with my third child due to placenta previa. I am not going to sugar coat that it was easy, but like anything the challenges of it seem so distant as time goes on. There were a handful of essentials that were a game changer for my comfort and healing in the first few weeks after delivery. While everyone has different experiences, these were the must have items for me that I would recommend and why!

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Sunscreen Guide

Protecting your family from the sun is so important for your health and to ensure everyone enjoys a day outside. Here is a list of recommended sunscreens for babies, kids and adults.

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Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother's Day is just a month away! Whether you are a Mom yourself or looking to shop for someone in your life, here is a round up of some of my favorite products for Moms of all ages. Outside of these ideas, an experience gift is always one of the best ways to spoil a Mom. My husband gets my car detailed each year and it is honestly one of my favorite traditions - other ideas include a spa day, night away, tickets to a show or house cleaners!

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Ride on Toys for Kids

When the weather gets decent enough, my kids immediately want to get outside on their bikes! No matter the age, here is a round up of my favorite ride on toys for summer walks, family bike rides or just playing in the driveway.

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Restaurant Essentials for Kids

I don't enter a restaurant without a zip pouch of essentials to keep them entertained until the kiddie cocktails and french fries show up. We all know the crappy crayons they hand out will break and only entertain them for so long. Here are some of my favorite products that are forever packed in my diaper bag and car for these family meals!

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Easter Egg Hunt Fillers

If you are hosting an Easter egg hunt, I have got you covered with what the essentials are for a fun time that doesn't include candy! From different size option eggs to cute fillers that are sure to make the hunt fun for all! Other ideas that are always a hit are money or scratch off lottery tickets!

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Swimwear For the Family

Spring break and warm weather is upon us, which means it is time to stock up on swimwear for the family! I have compiled my favorite swim styles and brands for everyone from baby to maternity styles!

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Pantry Organization

My pantry was a mess and organizing it has been on my to do list for the best of a year. I finally tackled it and it is unreal how different it looks and how much space it freed up. Here are all the items I purchased and used to organize, obviously what you use depends on the size of your pantry and the food you buy. We shop at Costco for a lot of our pantry staples and so I wanted to find large enough containers to fit bulk food.

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