Here in Ohio, we're finally beginning to welcome cooler, fall temperatures. Well, sort of....It's been flip-flopping between being stuck in a furnace and cooler temperatures. 

Thankfully, the past few days have been seasonably cool and comfortable, allowing me to break out some of my favorite, organic cotton fall fashions from prAna. I absolutely adore this brand, not only because their clothing is comfy and stylish, but also because they use fair trade practices, and sustainable, organic materials whenever possible.

Why choose organic cotton over traditional cotton clothing? Well, there are quite a few benefits. For one, organic cotton is sustainably sourced, without the use of harsh, synthetic pesticides. This isn't good only for YOUR skin, but also for the farmers and workers that grow, care for, and harvest the cotton.

As you may recall, my daughter Sophie recently started rocking out on her brand new, pink ADM Starter Guitar from Amazon seller, E2E Corp. She's been having a blast learning to play chords, and even playing simple songs. 

We love the  great, affordable musical instruments from Amazon seller, E2E Corp. They are a Michigan based company, and are one of Amazon's Top 100 Sellers. (That means they're pros when it comes to both quality and customer satisfaction.) The awesome folks at E2E sent Xander his very own instrument to check out, too!  Keep reading to find out more! 

Are there any Star Wars fans out there? 

Wait. That's a silly question. I can't think of another movie franchise as beloved and legendary as Lucasfilm's Star Wars series. In fact, my husband and all of my children have totally been bitten by the Star Wars bug, and I don't see any relief in sight. 

Thankfully, we were recently able to get an all new Star Wars fix with Lucasfilm's “Solo: A Star Wars Story". This is Han Solo's backstory, and is very helpful to watch when delving deeper into the Star Wars fandom. In Solo: A Star Wars Story, viewers get to know a younger Han Solo, and learn what makes him one of the fiercest, most epic characters in this series of films. 

Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Ron Howard—the creator of unforgettable films, such as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Parenthood” and “Splash”—took moviegoers on this summer’s wildest ride with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich). The action-packed journey explores Han’s first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), as well as his adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson). Watch instantly on Sept. 14th as theMillennium Falcon sets course digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere, and bring the adventure home on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on Sept. 25.
 
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” bonus content takes fans behind the scenes to experience compelling discussions with the star-studded cast and screenwriters Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan (writer of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi); a revealing feature on Chewie and his enduring friendship with Han; a close-up look at the original version of the Millennium Falcon and Han’s first time piloting the infamous ship; the creation of the film’s otherworldly settings and pulse-pounding action sequences; and eight never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes.

Since we homeschool the littles using K12's Public School at Home program, we are always looking for ways to supplement our lessons and bring them to life, so to speak. It helps the kids learn to their fullest potential when they can enjoy hands-on experiences that supplement their lessons.

One class both kids absolutely love is music class. We have an incredibly musical household. So much, in fact, that rather than watching TV, we constantly have music playing instead. In fact, we cancelled cable, Netflix, and Hulu, since music and YouTube seem to serve our needs just fine. 

Recently, we found some great, affordable musical instruments from Amazon seller, E2E Corp. They are a Michigan based company, and are one of Amazon's Top 100 Sellers. (That means they're pros when it comes to both quality and customer satisfaction.) The awesome folks at E2E sent us a couple instruments to check out for ourselves. Keep reading to find out more! 

Do you know anyone that seems to always be cold? Not in the heat of summer, of course, but any other time of year, they're just freezing? 

Well, if you didn't know any "Freeze Babies", you do now. 

Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm always freezing cold. Nice to meet ya! 

Anyway, now that fall is around the corner, I am starting to get all my warm-up essentials ready. I've got thick, furry socks, footie pajamas, and of course, tons of throw blankets. 

My current favorite blanket comes from the Amazon retailer, Honeymoon Home Fashions. I loved their sheets so much, I just had to try one of their super soft and fluffy Sherpa throw blankets, too! 

Since we decided recently to update our sheets and other bedding, I figured it was also a great time to replace our pillows. Okay, MY pillows. I'm one of those weird people that sleeps with several pillows, creating a strange pillow "nest" around me. 

So basically, I decided I needed a couple more pillows. For me. I felt like being selfish, okay? 

Anyway, when it comes to pillows, I'm pretty picky. I love Memory Foam, and prefer pillows that hold their shape well, conform to my head, neck and shoulders quickly and effectively, and if there's cooling technology? Well, that's an added bonus. 

After looking around at the many options that Amazon retailer, Comfort & Relax, has to offer, I decided to check out their Ventilated Memory Foam Bed Pillow with AirCell Technology, Standard, 2-Pack.

I don't know about you, but when fall comes, I typically choose to update my decor, even if it is something as simple as changing out my linens and bedding to reflect the new season. 

This year, I decided my bedroom, or boudoir, if you wanna be fancy with it, by focusing on warm, jewel tones like rich purples, reds, and darker greens and blues. 

One easy way to achieve the look of a whole new bedroom is to change up your bedding. A new sheet set, pillowcases and shams, and a new blanket and comforter can help create the illusion of a brand new space with minimal effort or expense! 

One of the reason we chose to Homeschool our little ones is because we became painfully aware that our public schools tend to "water down" content, barely scratching the surface on many topics. Why? I don't know...Maybe it's because there's a lot to squeeze into one textbook....Maybe there are certain aspects of our history that are shameful, and they don't feel our kids need to learn the less shiny parts of how our nation came to be...

Whatever the reason for omitting a LOT of truly important material, it absolutely does happen. As a parent, it drives me batty. I find that I am constantly looking up supplemental materials to my kids' lessons so they can learn the WHOLE story. 

That's why I was excited to learn about "Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention" by Christopher Lloyd. This book offers a comprehensive look at the history of Earth, from the Big Bang to the ways in which we can shape the future, for readers ages 10–14.

This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
 
Have you ever wished you could share an idea or opinion directly with a company you love to create positive change? C Space is a company that helps brands grow by connecting them with their customers, who in turn create impactful insights for their brand.
 
You’re invited to join Catch by C Space where you will have the opportunity to join online communities and take surveys so that you can directly impact a variety of brands who work with C Space like Bose, Nestle, Walmart, McDonald’s, and Samsung (just to name a few). Whether you’re interested in retail, athletics, and beauty, food, or technology brands there’s a large assortment of research activities to interact with.
 
In addition to your impact on these companies’ products and services, you will have many opportunities to earn valuable rewards like Amazon gift codes for your participation in online communities and through surveys you take in Catch.
 
To register for Catch, just answer a few quick questions and you’ll be on your way!
 
Membership to Catch is by invitation only and spots are filling up fast, so take this quick survey today to see if you qualify:
https://bit.ly/2NUNjaY