by Nicole Etolen | Nov 20, 2015 | Fashion, Gift Ideas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Furry, slip-on moccasins that you can wear at home AND out shopping? Whoa. I’m so excited! Remember a couple of weeks ago when I was waxing poetic about boots at...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 19, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
With the holidays fast approaching I’ve seen a ton of new subscription boxes out. My sister gets a box that delivers full meals for her family a couple times a month, while a friend of mine gets a box of makeup products delivered every month. Yet another one of my...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 13, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
When I was little, some of my favorite toys were those that were so life like and realistic. I was envious of a friend who had a Teddy Ruxpin doll because it could talk to her and that seemed pretty magical. If you’re a child of the 80’s, you may remember Teddy...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 12, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Bow and arrow toys seem to be popular this year. I guess it’s no surprise, as they are used in quite a few videos games, movies and TV shows. I know my son has become familiar with them while playing Minecraft and Terraria. Dino Hunterz Crossbow by Zing The Dino...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 9, 2015 | Gift Ideas
I have an amazing giveaway for you today sponsored by BuyDig, just in time for the start of the holiday season! One of you will take home a shiny new Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 16MP 50x Opt Zoom HD Digital Camera 16GB Premiere Bundle! I’m excited to help BuyDig...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 6, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
There are tons of mediums available for kids to create art. We are forever going through crayons, markers, watercolor paints, and stamps around here. Our refrigerator is covered in artwork the kids have proudly brought home from school. They love seeing what their...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 5, 2015 | Books, Gift Ideas
Prizing and samples for this Handmade for the Holidays post provided by Klutz. With the holidays on their way, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts you’ll give everyone on your list. This year, why not make it a handmade holiday? Even if you plan...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 4, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Building sets of all kinds are really taking off in the toy industry. I happen to have a little guy who loves to build and design. Sometimes its blocks, other times its scrap materials from around the house. Whatever he may use, I think building is a really beneficial...
by Emily O'Hara | Oct 29, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Getting children to sleep and helping them stay asleep can be so difficult. Just when you think you’ve established a great routine and your little one is sleeping great, something ruins it like teething or an ear ache. Maybe you have a child that goes to sleep like a...
by Emily O'Hara | Oct 16, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
The days are getting shorter and chillier, but my kids are still trying to soak up every minute of daylight they can after school and on the weekends. They love playing with all of their neighborhood pals, and are always coming up with their own pretend play...