STEM is a phrase you may have heard many times, but never been sure what it actually means. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and encompasses any professions or areas of education that fall into these categories. STEM jobs have generally been male-dominated, and even in the 21st century, that continues to be the case. Luckily, there are a whole host of programs and schemes to get women into these workplaces. If you or your kids are considering these subjects … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Preventing an Accident When You’re Driving the Kids
If you’ve got kids, you probably spend a lot of time in the car. Whether you’re driving to school, running errands, dropping them off at practice, or going on vacation, you’re likely to spend hours each week behind the wheel with your children in tow. Unfortunately, driving can be extremely dangerous. Around three million people are injured in non-fatal car accidents every year in the United States. You don’t want to be one of those people, and you definitely don’t want your children to be … [Read more...]
The Highest Quality Outdoor Storage Sheds for 2021
If your lawn and garden tools and machinery need to be organized into a single location, or need protection from the elements, storage sheds provide exactly what you need. Available in easy to assemble kits, they can be located temporarily or permanently, and are available in pretty much any size and shape you might require. Here are some of the best offerings for 2021.Sojag Sojag offers no-nonsense sheds, as well as gazebos, garages, and carports. The 12’ x 10’ Everest model combines … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This post contains affiliate links and products I received complimentary for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. It's time to holiday shop! In fact, I just got an email from one business that I frequent that said USPS expects record amounts of packages being shipped and so to order early in order to get your items in time for the holidays. Because I know there are increased shipping times out there I have been buying Christmas presents like a mad woman to be completely … [Read more...]
My Hero Academia Giveaway
Calling all fans of My Hero Academia, I've got a fun giveaway for you! Thanks to the Oak Park Mall, in Overland Park Kansas I have two pairs of My Hero Academia socks to give away!! My kids don't know this show, but I know there are others out there that love it, so I want to give 2 chances to big fans to win these fun socks!This giveaway will run from December 19 - December 22. Please note the prize will not arrive before Christmas. This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. Winners … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Holiday Travel as a Family
Traveling can be a wonderful experience for everyone involved, but if you aren’t careful, it can go downhill pretty quickly—especially when you have any of the following involved: babies, pets, teenagers, parents, and in-laws. Okay, so there’s a chance that describes every family trip (even more reason to read this article!). A potent combination of close quarters and long hours may lead to stress and conflict between even the closest of families. However, this doesn’t mean you should avoid … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Your Credit After Bankruptcy
You can't get around the fact that you just went through a stressful time. Bankruptcy hits you in ways that linger for years. One thing that's going to take a big hit is your credit score, but the following are a few tips to help you out. Remaining Debt A common misconception is that all debt gets cleared away when you go through bankruptcy. The chances are you've still got some outstanding debt after this ordeal, so find out what was left. Make it a priority to pay … [Read more...]
Photo Holiday Cards, Christmas Photo Cards, and Dinner Party Invitations from Basic Invite
This post has been sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. 'Tis the season for cards galore! Christmas is the largest card sending holiday with over 1.3 billion (with a B) cards going out annually. Join the card jubilation by sending your own custom photo holiday cards or christmas photo cards with Basic Invite. Your card with Basic Invite will not take you hours to design, let me show you how easy this is and share a discount with you!Basic Invite is one of … [Read more...]
iTouch Smart Watch Giveaway
One of the coolest toys I got from working with the Oak Park Mall in promoting their holiday gift guide is the iTouch Smart Watch by Playzoom. This fun toy has a lot of great features to make an awesome gift this holiday season. Pictures/Video Take selfies or silly videos with the swivel camera on the watch. This is easy to use and perfect for any child' imagination! The watch can hold up to 50 pictures and be transferred to your computer via USB. Learn and Play There are fun games and great … [Read more...]
Why Knowing Your Reverse Mortgage Rate Is Useful
Retirement being right around the corner can be a fantastic thought, especially if you are fortunate enough to have come up with multiple alternative income streams by the time it rolls around. When the monthly paychecks start drying up you need to find a way to live the best life you are capable of - but how to make this happen? A reverse home loan is vastly different from a regular loan in many ways, not least of which is the fact that it is a very long-term loan which offers far greater … [Read more...]
Tips for Getting the Whole Family Involved with Making Dinner
If you’re a stressed-out mom with a million and one things you need to do, then cooking with the family might not be your idea of bliss! With demanding mouths, picky pallets, and tired family members, it can feel like an unnecessary chore to try and get everyone motivated and stuck in with dinner prep… Not to mention the inevitable mess that comes from cooking with kids!But no matter how much effort it might seem, once you get your children inspired by cooking, you might find it actually … [Read more...]
Ballpark Blueprints Giveaway
Calling all sports lovers! If you like football, or know someone who likes football, this is giveaway is for you! If you know someone who loves sports in general this company is for you. Ballpark Blueprints is an amazing company that puts stadiums, arenas, golf courses and more blueprints on almost any item you can imagine. They have pro and collegiate stadiums! It's really exciting! So perfect for a sports lovers bedroom or a man cave.Here in Kansas City we love our Chiefs (even before the … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You Might Want to Have Kids
In the old days, society expected women to marry and have kids. If you didn’t do either of those things, people might regard you as strange. They believed women should want those things more than anything else, and if you didn’t, you were some sort of rebel.However, these days, most people understand that marriage and kids are not everything. Some women still follow that path, but just as many prioritize career over childrearing or elect not to marry. Society does not frown on it nearly as … [Read more...]
Baby Shower or Gender Reveal Party Gifts Expectant Parents Will Thank You For Later
A guest to a baby shower or a gender reveal party that’s just a few weeks away, and you can’t figure out what to get. There are standard items like precious baby clothes, bottles, diapers, wipes, and receiving blankets, but they’ll get a ton of those from other guests. You could select something from the registry; however, you’ve waited so late, there’s barely anything left. While it may seem like mission impossible, there are still plenty of great ideas. Check out this list of baby shower gifts … [Read more...]
Laser Tag at Home
I received this toy free for review purposes. All opinions are my own, yours may differ. My kids are a big fan of laser tag, in any form. We love to go to fun centers and play laser tag. A few years ago we got a laser tag game at home which was cool, but the laser you were shooting was in the gun, you didn't actually have a target to wear. Now this year we have the new Laser X Revolution laser tag game. This game includes blasters attached to the targets that you wear on your chest. While this … [Read more...]
