Fun Toy Ideas for The Holidays: Squishmallows! #Squishmallows #AnimalPillows #Pillows #StuffedAnimals

Chelsea and I just love plushies and especially ones that are so soft that can be used as pillows. Squishmallows are great for taking with you while traveling or just lounging to watch a movie. I love that they come in multiple sizes. I also love that they come in a variety of animal styles. Continue reading

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Wonderbag: Making Slow Cooking Easy without Electricity! #Wonderbag #Slowcooking

My family are the types that like to save on resources as much as possible and like to go on many different camping trips throughout the year. Most places we go there isn’t the electricity available to cook items that may need a slow cooker. Sometimes it is great to just enjoy the outdoors.  I love learning about new inventions that will make the world a better place. I love that this helps with reducing the pollution and tree trimming. Continue reading

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Suffering from Anxiety and Depression: My Thoughts! #Anxiety #Depression

I have had issues with depression and anxiety since I was about 11 years old. I have had a lot of family issues and stress factors come into my life. Some times things just get overwhelming for me. When I have a big task ahead of me especially at home I tend to start feeling my anxiety rise up. My anxiety tends to make me procrastinate on getting my task completed at home. I feel that when I see big messes I can’t handle it. Continue reading

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Fashionable Subscription Boxes: KidBox VS Kidpik! #KidBox #KidPik

We kept seeing advertisements for different Clothing subscription boxes for Kids. We thought it would be neat to give them a try. Chelsea is picky when it comes to the outfits that she likes and whether it will fit her or not. She is six years old but still fits size 4/5, 4T and 5T in most things. She is a petite little girl. Continue reading

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Adventures with Coley & Chelsea: Our Travel Accessories! #JuJuBe

42416336_1925025224258949_103024651839471616_oFor the past 4 years Ju Ju Be bags have been a necessity in our lives. Chelsea and I use them for just about every purpose from a travel backpack, to a lunch bag, carrying case for art supplies and even as a purse. I am the type of person to over pack. Its mainly because I don’t want to have to purchase something while we are traveling. My daughter and I have allergies. I always like to be prepared and take medications just in case. Continue reading

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Fall Showers…Weather Necessities: ShedRain Umbrellas! #RainyWeather #Rain #ShedRain

Late Summer and Early Fall is always our rainy weather season and it is time to get those umbrellas out and ready for the season. You never know when you are going to need it.  Shed Rain always has the cutest umbrellas and they make them to last. My daughter and I love to make sure we have one each of our cars so that we are prepared. We keep a small one in her backpack for traveling. The ones we are sharing about today are ones we feel that are great for when we are out and about. Continue reading

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Adventures With Coley & Chelsea: San Francisco Family Visit! #Families #Reunited

This has been a crazy a few months. Back in May we had to have our family take care of our sweet Chihuahua LTeeny. It was hard for us to have to be so far away from her for so long. We were really only expecting to be apart for a month. That month turned into almost four months. I can’t believe that it took us that long to be able to go and get her. It has been great having her back with us. Continue reading

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Adventures with Coley & Chelsea: Birthday Vacation! #Disneyland #UniversalStudios

My hubby planned a surprise vacation for us for my birthday and for Chelsea. We got up on the day of my birthday to do some family adventure together we mainly just knew that we had to pack for the weekend as we would not be back until Sunday night. We got the sweetest surprise birthday trip. We were heading to the hotel where we had stayed at the last time we went to Disneyland. Continue reading

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