I love pretend play.
Kids love pretend play. They learn so much in the process.
Our favorite pretend play theme is cooking, but I’m a little snobby about the toys Grace uses. Without exception, KidKraft toys are good enough to get into our living room. Grace’s kitchen is from KidKraft.
I was happy to learn about Pretend Play Kitchens. Pretend Play Kitchens sells KidKraft (and other great brands) at well below the original price. It’s the best of both worlds!
Want to read more about the products we received from Pretend Play Kitchens? Visit …

A little bit of desire makes a world of difference in taking better pictures.
Actually, a little bit of desire and a couple of new tricks make a world of difference in taking better pictures.
All new parents have the desire to take great pictures of their baby, right? I know I did.
I also know that I was supremely frustrated by the fact that the pictures of my new baby were washed out or blurry or boring. I had this amazingly gorgeous baby, and I wanted the photos of her to be …

I’m proud to officially announce my participation in Sun & Earth’s Sunny Seven Digital Media Campaign.
I am thrilled to participate because Sun & Earth’s products are eco-friendly – made from renewable plant sources – and they work. We’ve all tried products that are good for the environment but not so great at cleaning our clothes, dishes, and surfaces. Sun & Earth is the answer to this dilemma! They’re also a local business for me, so I am proud to support them as part of the Sunny Seven Digital Media Campaign.
To …

Every year, I buy a cookbook containing the best recipes from the Pillsbury Bake Off. They really are that good.
This year, Pillsbury is allowing me (and all of you, Dear Readers!) to participate in deciding the finalists in the contest in their first ever You Be the Judge! program. The current recipes are Tropical Cocunut Bars and Peach-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.
Watch this video before you vote for hints on how to choose a winning Bake Off recipe:

And then visit Pillsbury to cast your ballot. A new pair of recipes will be …

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a book that claimed it would talk to my like my best friend would. It promised to make me laugh and give me the real low down on pregnancy. I wasn’t impressed, and I traded it off in the PaperBack Swap.
Ever since, I’ve been skeptical of any author that told me she was going to tell me the real truth like my girlfriends would.
A few weeks ago, Heather at Maternal Spark asked if I’d participate in her latest wwWhipUp event for …

What’s better than having fresh, delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth buns for your picnic?
Have free Sara Lee Soft & Smooth buns for your picnic!

Sara Lee is going to send 5 packs of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Wheat Hot Dog Buns and 5 packs of Soft & Smooth Wheat Hamburger Buns one lucky Feels like Home Recommends reader’s 4th of July picnic.
But what if you don’t use all 80 buns? What then?
Sara Lee Chef, Catherin DeOrio, gave me a few suggestions to use up leftover buns (and I added …

My Pearl Paradise giveaway has ended. I would like to again thank Pearl Paradise for sponsoring this contest.

The winner is Jenn H. We’ve been in contact, and she is thrilled to win. (Who wouldn’t be???)
Congratulations Jenn! Happy birthday June babies!

Did you know that the June birthstone is the pearl? It is.
I know that, of course, because my baby was born on June 2.  When she’s significantly older, I’ll buy her pearls from Pearl Paradise. I can’t wait!
Jeremy Shepard and his company, Pearl Paradise, are celebrating June with a pearl giveaway!
Even though I have quite a few pearls already, I didn’t know a lot about taking care of them until I watched this video. It’s a basic overview of pearls featuring Jeremy Shepard, founder and owner of Pearl Paradise.

Back in …

My Baby Dipper giveaway has ended. I would like to again thank Baby Dipper for sponsoring this contest.

The winner is Carol. I’ve emailed her, and she has 7 days to contact me.
Congratulations!
I hope you enjoy your bowl and spoon set!

My Pretty Peacock giveaway has ended. I would like to again thank The Pretty Peacock and  Maternal Spark for sponsoring this contest.

The winner is Karen from Sillymonkeez. I’ve emailed her, and she has 7 days to contact me.
Congratulations!
I hope you enjoy your new necklace from The Pretty Peacock!