Tom Bihn designs and manufactures travel bags, laptop bags, and backpacks in Seattle, Washington. Their innovative and stylish line of bags gave me the chance to share a made in USA find with my husband. Please welcome David as he writes his first guest post reviewing these awesome bags! I spend a lot of time commuting each day, often switching … Read more
Reviews
Giveaway: Neat-os Reusable Baggies
As part of my ongoing effort to live a more sustainable lifestyle, I have tried to reduce the amount of plastic in my life. I use canvas bags when shopping, cloth produce bags at the farmer’s market and stainless steel water bottles. Neat-os provided the solution to the missing piece of the puzzle, reusable plastic bags. There are several re-usable … Read more
Giveaway: Revolution 46
This year picking a birthday party theme was easy for my little conductor. My son’s fascination with trains made a “choo choo” party an easy choice for his second birthday. I was very conscious of the supplies I used in party planning, trying my best to use more locally made, handmade and eco-friendly materials. Planning a party using American made … Read more
Giveaway: CleanWell Liquid Hand Soap Pack
I’ve been a loyal fan of CleanWell since I made a pledge to stop using traditional antibacterial products. After my investigation at Bath and Body Works turned up Triclosan and other nasty toxins lurking in our bath, body and cleaning products, I was on the hunt for a safe alternative. The details I found on CleanWell products fit the bill, … Read more
Giveaway: Twistmo Vinyl Wall Art
Twistmo provided the stunning vinyl train wall decoration for my son’s recent train themed second birthday party. Sold through their Etsy Shop, Twistmo offers a large collection of vinyl art. Lori Lee operates the business and handcrafts the vinyl decals herself. The decal truly is a piece of art, and when I saw how detailed it was I was nervous about applying it to the … Read more
A Made in USA Train Birthday Party
This year picking a theme was easy for my little conductor. His fascination with trains made a “choo choo” party an easy choice for his second birthday. I was very conscious of the supplies I used in party planning, trying my best to use more locally made, handmade and eco-friendly materials. Planning a party using American made materials was easier, … Read more
Giveaway: Tuscany Creative Handmade Gifts
I’ve been a big fan of Tuscanycreative since I discovered them for my Holiday Gift Guide. A teacher turned stay-at-home-Mom, Katie Bordignon’s creations originated as handmade toys she crafted for her two children and nieces. The gifts were a huge hit, and Tuscanycreative was founded as a way to share her creations as an Etsy shop. I love supporting work at … Read more
Review and Giveaway: Night Owl Paper Goods
I love making lists. Grocery lists, party planning, work assignments, blogging tasks, I make them all. Maybe it’s my way of attempting some semblance of order in the otherwise disorganized state my office is often found in. Or maybe it’s a way to keep focused and motivated in achieving my daily goals. Either way, getting an orderly array of words of ideas … Read more
Review & Giveaway: American Digs
You know those people who dress up their pets? You know, those crazy dog owners who love trying cute styles out on their “fur babies?” The same ones that spoil their beloved pooches with organic treats, trendy collars and comfy dog beds that stay vacant while the dog cuddles up with them in their own bed? Guess what? I’m one … Read more
Review and Giveaway: Loggerhead Apparel
The pride you have for your home state and town is a feeling that is rooted in your being. My love for the Keystone state is no secret, I will always have a friend in Penn! The same is true of the two South Carolinian natives behind Loggerhead Apparel. They turned their home state pride into a passion for conservation. Two things in … Read more
