#FindtheWords With Save the Children & A $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-08-09 // 15 Comments

Edited to add: This giveaway is closed! Brad is the winner. Congrats Brad! As the school year begins, too many children are already falling behind. I am 1 of 30 bloggers helping #FindtheWords with @SavetheChildren to raise awareness of the... Continue reading →

Kids And Pets: Friendship, Fur, and Fun

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-08-08 // 1 Comment

If you know me and my family very well at all you know that our three dogs are a special and significant part of our lives. We have two awesome elder male dogs, Jack and Dapper, and one younger female... Continue reading →

YMCA and Wal-Mart Team Up To Fight Child Hunger

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-07-31 // No Comments

Disclosure: Sponsored post. I agreed to help spread the word as I think it’s a great program! Waking up to a big plate of pancakes, enjoying fresh fruit on a hot summer day, and feasting on freshly grilled hamburgers –... Continue reading →

But First, Let Me Take a Selfie: Tweens and Technology

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-06-16 // No Comments

Today I’m over at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital’s Wishing Well blog sharing 8 tips about tweens and technology. I’d love to have you visit my post, Plugged In, But Tuned Out: Tweens and Digital Etiquette, and leave a comment!... Continue reading →

Champions for Kids: Help End Hunger in Your Community Schools

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-04-23 // 2 Comments

Disclosure: I participated in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Did you know that today more children than ever before get free or reduced price school breakfast? That’s 9.8 million... Continue reading →

The Easter Bunny Doesn’t Bring Uggs And Other Heartbreaking News

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-04-21 // 1 Comment

Now that I have one daughter quickly approaching her teen years and one daughter about to close out her elementary school days, our Easter bunny requests are getting more elaborate. When your kids are little they are perfectly content to... Continue reading →

Easy Easter Eggs 10 Ways

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-04-19 // 2 Comments

Looking for some simple, but sassy, Easter egg craft ideas you can still knock out this weekend? Check out these 10 simple DIY Easter egg ideas: Easy Tie-Dye Easter Eggs – The Divine Miss Mommy Watercolor Easter Eggs – Alisa... Continue reading →

Welcome to Spring Soccer In The South

by Jamie Reeves // 2014-03-04 // 3 Comments

I’ve been at this soccer mom thing for a while. It starts out all cute with matchy matchy hair bows and then one day you’re more concerned about preventing injuries than committing a fashion faux pas or forgetting to bring... Continue reading →

Dear Elf on a Shelfinistas: Stop Making Me Look Like Crap

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-12-19 // 2 Comments

I wrote this two years ago and the sentiment for many of you fellow moms is the same, especially after reading Jon Acuff’s recent post and seeing this Dwarf in a Drawer. Happy almost Christmas! ———————————————- Originally published December 2011... Continue reading →

20 Tween Girl Gifts For Under $20

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-12-11 // 5 Comments

Disclosure: Amazon affiliate account links used in post and products updated for 2016! Being a mom to two girls, one who at 11 1/2 is a full-fledged middle schooler, I know a thing or 20 about tween girl gifts. Now... Continue reading →

Have A Groovy, Grinchy Christmas With Manhattan Toy Company

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-12-05 // 70 Comments

Disclosure: Manhattan Toy Company sent us two adorable Groovy Girls dolls to facilitate this review. I received no other compensation for this post and giveaway. This giveaway is closed. Laurie Emerson is the winner. Congrats to Laura and thanks to... Continue reading →

Fall Family Fun: Ideas For Enjoying The Great Outdoors

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-11-19 // 4 Comments

I’m over at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Wishing Well blog talking about fall family fun in the great outdoors. Go visit me there! What are some of your favorite outdoor activities in the fall? We love... Continue reading →

10 Weekend Time Savers For Busy Moms

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-08-31 // 4 Comments

Being a full-time working mom means time (and sleep for that matter) is precious. Although I am more of a Martha Slacker than a Martha Stewart there are a few things I’ve learned save me time and make life... Continue reading →

Dear Miley: God Help You If You Ever Have a Daughter

by Jamie Reeves // 2013-08-26 // 10 Comments

Sweet niblets girl! Put some clothes on. Miley, Miley, Miley. By now the entire world knows what twerking is and congratulations – no one will ever again think of you has blonde-haired, bubble gum sweet Hannah Montana or the daughter... Continue reading →