Photo by goodluzNo matter how grown-up and savvy they may become, odds are you will always worry about your child’s safety. After all, it’s a big bad world out there. Thankfully, you do have tools at your disposal to make protecting your child—and teaching them how to keep themselves safe—much easier.Here are just a few: Parental ControlsWhen it comes to kids’ online safety, technology has given you the power to keep them safe even if you’re not around. With cell phones, you can … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Pets 2: Parent Review
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is coming to digital August 13, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand August 27, 2019. I'm really excited about this because my family loves this movie! Is it safe for your kids? Is it appropriate for the whole family? Here is my spoiler free, parent review. Kid Friendly This movie is completely kid friendly, in my opinion. I'm "one of those mom's" that doesn't like bathroom humor, I don't like the words stupid or idiot, and this film has none of this. … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Trip to Walt Disney World
So you want to go to Walt Disney World but are feeling a little overwhelmed planning the trip? Join the club. I started planning my family's trip to Walt Disney World in May but soon felt overwhelmed and threw in the towel.Technically this isn't our first trip to Disney World. 8 years ago my in-laws took the whole family to Walt Disney World for a week. On that trip I had my daughter who was about 18 months at the time. I didn't have to plan anything and just went along for the ride.This … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Breakfast Review
Character meals are one of our favorite parts of visiting Walt Disney World. We always plan our trips to take advantage of the "free dining" promotions (I've done the math, and by day 4, which is in reality probably 3 quick service meals and about 4 sit down meals, we actually start the "free" part of the free dining). This post will discuss the Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess dining for breakfast. Here is why you should definitely do breakfast at Akershus. Timing is everything We first … [Read more...]
Back to School Tiny Love Giveaway
This post contains affiliate links.If you make a purchase through the links, I will receive a small commission.This giveaway is provided by Tiny Love.Back to school time is very exciting for the kids that are old enough to school. It usually means new clothes, new supplies, new food and snacks. Basically, a whole pile of new stuff. Don't leave your little one out of the new fun. Check out these fun activities from Tiny Love.The Gymini Deluxe play mat has 18 developmental activities and … [Read more...]
How to Make Mealtime a Family Activity
There was a time when meals were normally taken as a family. Then technology started to intervene. People started to eat meals in front of a TV or while playing games online. Today, many families rarely eat meals together. This is not a good thing as eating together is beneficial to family members, especially children. As a mom, it's a good idea for you to make sure that at least some mealtimes are shared by everyone. There are some steps that you can take to help make this … [Read more...]
Shimmer and Shine: Legend of the Dragon Treasure Giveaway
I have a couple kids who LOVE Shimmer and Shine and are so excited for a new movie with new adventures, especially one that features a dragon! This new movie Shimmer and Shine: Legend of the Dragon Treasure comes to DVD August 20. Shimmer and Shine: Legend of the Dragon Treasure episodes:Legend of the Dragon Gem - A magic treasure map leads Shimmer, Shine, Leah and Dragon Rider Farnaz to the Dragon Gem, but when Zeta gets ahold of it, the girls must help Farnaz get it back before Zeta … [Read more...]
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: NINJA BLAZE Giveaway
While I do have two boys who are really into monster trucks, my 2 year old daughter has recently decided that she loves monster trucks! She has been having so much fun with our monster truck toys and loves watching all our Blaze movies. I'm really excited that a new movie, BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: NINJA BLAZE is coming to DVD August 20, 2019. Blaze and the Monster Machines: Ninja Blaze episodes:Ninja Blaze - Ninja Master Blackbelt is training Blaze and AJ to become powerful … [Read more...]
Personalized Disney Autograph Books
When we were getting ready for our first trip to Walt Disney World we wanted to make this was a special and memorable trip! We knew that the kids needed autograph books for all the characters to sign. We were planning on going to several character meals and planning on making it a priority to stand in line for all the characters we came across in the parks, so a good, sturdy (and cute) book was important. I searched around on the internet but didn't find the perfect book so we decided to make … [Read more...]
The Jungle Bunch DVD Giveaway
Get ready to welcome the jungle into your home August 6, 2019 with The Jungle Bunch on DVD from Shout! Kids. This movie looks like it'll be fun for the whole family. Maurice may look like a penguin – but he's a real tiger inside! Raised by a tigress, he's the clumsiest Kung-Fu master ever. Along with his friends, The Jungle Bunch, he intends to maintain order and justice in the jungle, as his mother did before him. But when Igor, an evil koala, wants to destroy the jungle once and for all with … [Read more...]
The DIY Shop
Welcome to the Making of a Mom DIY Shop! Here I have assembled some of the craft ideas, DIY ideas, printables and more for you to easily purchase. I know sometimes we have intentions of making the craft, or gathering different printables to entertain our kids, but it just doesn't happen. Here is an easy place to purchase the kits. I have done the work for you!Products are listed in the order they fall throughout the year. Keep scrolling to see everything. All Occassion Personalized … [Read more...]
Sour Patch Kids Heads & Swedish Fish Tails
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HeadsandTails #2in1Flavor #CollectiveBiasNEW Sour Patch Kids Heads & Swedish Fish Tails are now available at Walmart! Both of these new candies offer a 2-in-1 flavor collision!Right now you can get $.50 cash back with ibotta when you purchase Sour Patch Kids Heads or Swedish Fish Tails.The Sour Patch Kids Heads gummy candies are first sour, then sweet & now bursting with … [Read more...]
Toy Story 4 Themed Fandango Gift Card Giveaway
It's officially summer so let the movie watching begin! I'm looking forward to the summer movie program through our local theater which shows previously released kid movies throughout the summer.Is your summer movie list long? Ours has a few on it, including Toys Story 4 which is in theaters now! According to a survey of more than 1,000 moviegoers planning to see “Toy Story 4,” 70% plan to see at least two or more family films on the big screen this summer. Among the new “Toy Story” … [Read more...]
Tiny Love Gymini Deluxe Giveaway
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through the links, I will receive a small commission. This giveaway is provided by Tiny Love.Whether you are having a baby or you know someone who is, Tiny Love is a brand to know about! Tiny Love sells developmental toys for infants and toddlers. We have a few of these toys and not only are they adorable, but my kids have loved to play with them.Tiny Love has a new collection, Magical Tales, that is designed in trendy black and … [Read more...]
Google Home Mini & A HIVE Bluetooth Speaker Giveaway, US 6/12
One WINNER will win a Google Home Mini & A HIVE Bluetooth Speaker Value : $100.00 Hosted by: Night Helper Dates: 6/6~6/13 12AM USA Only 18 yrs & up a Rafflecopter giveawayDisclosure: We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be … [Read more...]
