One of our annual traditions is to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. My kids absolutely love to walk around the store trying to find little trinkets to fit inside their box. It also leads to really great discussions about poverty and how people live in other countries. It also helps the kids understand… [Read More]
Praise: The Happy’s – Interactive Pets
Disclaimer: I was provided the following products in exchange for my honest opinions and to share my families experiences. All opinions and photos are property of Sunshine Praises and in no way influenced by an outside entity. Last March, that’s right, I said March, we were chosen to host a The Happy’s party. We were sent… [Read More]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Hallmark
Disclaimer: I am a Love, Hallmark Blogger and receive special opportunities through my affiliation. All opinions, ideas, thoughts and photos are my own and are in no way copied or coerced. There is nothing like getting that special card for Mother’s Day. You know, the one with that sloppy misspelled name or that smear of… [Read More]
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving #InstaThanks13
If you spend a minute on Facebook you are aware of the Thirty Days of Thanksgiving posts that people write during the month of November. As a blogger I have participated in writing 30 days of thanks posts the past couple of years and always enjoy the challenge of finding a daily reason to be… [Read More]
I Don’t “Want” to Believe Anymore
Our family loves the “magic” of the holidays. Sneaky Elfs, Old St. Nick, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny. My kids also believe in tangle fairies and treat monsters too. Those last two are mommy inventions used to ease fears and explain those rats nests in our morning hair. Like I said, we love… [Read More]
Top 12 Posts of 2012
Just like everyone else, I am sitting here on December 31, 2012 and wondering where 2012 went. We had such an amazing year, full of wonderful experiences, lots of firsts, family, friends, successes, failures and mini miracles! I have entertained myself by reviewing all the posts I wrote for 2012. I have laughed and cried,… [Read More]
Product Praise: Chasing Fireflies Halloween Costumes
About a week before I was selected for this review, we received the 2012 Chasing Fireflies Halloween catalog in the mail. The catalog had already provided endless hours of discussion between my kids on what they were going to dress up as for Halloween. There was very little consensus but a whole lot of oohs and ahhs on every page.Then… [Read More]
Product Praise: Chasing Fireflies Has Your Perfect Easter Gifts
There is “cute” and then there is Chasing Fireflies, the most adorable and magical online children’s boutique that I have ever seen. My magical experience started when I received an enormous, slightly sparkly, blue envelope in the mail with my gift certificate. The envelope was so unique, I almost didn’t want to open it. It even… [Read More]
Elf Escapads! How Sneaky is Your Elf?
There seems to be a proliferation of sneaky elfs this year. Nightly between 10:00 and 12:00, my Facebook explodes with photos of sneaky little elf’s causing mischief in their homes. Elf’s baking cookies, elfs reading stories, Lego mini’s capturing giant elf’s and holding them hostage. I have seen tea parties, candy thiefs and Nerf gun attacks. I know that our elf,… [Read More]
Product Praise: Tiny Prints 2011 Christmas Cards
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas every where I go. Stores are starting to set up their holiday displays, Christmas lights are stocking shelves and photographers are booking those special family sessions. If you are anything like me you have already began planning that perfect picture for this years Christmas cards. I know… [Read More]