Christmas is just around the corner. The excitement is almost palpable in the air. The winter snow, falling gracefully, covering the neighborhood in a soft blanket of white. ‘Tis the season. It truly is. And it’s quite easy to let the holiday cheer get the better of you. We spend money on gifts, food, and decorations. And there’s nothing wrong with that at all.It’s tradition after all. And it’s undeniable that a house that’s lit up with Christmas lights is truly a sight to behold. But this … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins Returns Themed Fandango Gift Card Giveaway
In honor of the soon-to-be-released Disney movie Mary Poppins Returns, Fandango is giving two of my readers each a $25 Fandango Gift card! In Disney’s MARY POPPINS RETURNS, an all-new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Keep Bed Bugs Away While Traveling
Are you planning a trip and looking for ways to travel safe, free of bed bugs, which might take a liking to your luggage? Identifying bed bugs generally requires calling a professional local exterminator such as Wisconsin pest control. A specialized pest control firm will make use of standard procedures to treat bed-bug infestation safely and efficiently. You can hire the services of a licensed exterminator to get rid of such pests from your home or you can have them inspect your luggage … [Read more...]
Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL Ticket Giveaway
I received complimentary tickets in exchange for promotion of Cirque du Soleil. All opinions are my own.Going to the Cirque Du Soleil has become a tradition for a friend and myself whenever it comes to town. I was really excited to learn that next year it comes early, in January to the Sprint Center and for the first time ever will be on ICE! CRYSTAL is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd creation and explores the artistic possibilities of ice for the first time. Follow Crystal, the lead character, … [Read more...]
Paw Patrol: Pups Saves Puplantis
Calling all Paw Patrol fans! A new Paw Patrol is swimming into town in Pups Save Puplantis. My kids are so excited! Fans can join the pups as they journey to the mystical world of Puplantis, discover an underwater volcano, save the Sea Patroller from Sid the Pirate, and so much more. Paw Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis is coming January 15, 2019 and will feature some great new episodes, including:Pups Save Puplantis - The PAW Patrol transform into Mer-pups and make a splash to save the … [Read more...]
Holiday Brunch Recipe Ideas
This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc but the content and opinions are my own.I love the holiday season (which starts now for my family) because it means lots of quality family and friend time. It also means awesome meals! My parents recently visited so we got a jump start on holiday celebrations. One of the mornings of their visit we had a holiday brunch (while still in our pj's) with some delicious recipes I'm excited to share with you.To prepare for the family gathering I shop at … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Easy Manicures at Home
This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own.My oldest daughter just turned 13 and she loves all things girly. Now that she is transitioning into teenhood, and not so interested in toys, I've been trying to think about what I can get her for Christmas. It's not fun to only get clothes, so what else can I do?Well a couple weeks ago I was introduced to Jamberry. A very professional and nice Jamberry consultant named Jennifer reached out to work with me on a Christmas promotion. I'm so … [Read more...]
Educational Bath Time Fun from Teach My
This is a post sponsored by Teach My. All opinions are my own.Teach My is a brand that I have worked with and loved for many years. Teach My provides educational kits and toys for children to help make learning fun. It's founded and owned by women! When my older kids were small we would play with the Teach My Baby and Teach My Preschooler kit. These kits helped reinforce letter, colors, shapes, learning about their body and more with fun toys and games. When they entered school we would play … [Read more...]
Inclusive Fun at Landscape Structures Playgrounds
This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.One of my kids' favorite activities is going to the park. We try to go as often as possible. Even when the weather turns a bit cooler we pack the sweaters and still enjoy the park. I also carry a blanket in our trunk to wipe down wet playgrounds after rain. We love the park!!Our favorite park is called Antioch Park, it includes some … [Read more...]
Why You Should Help Your Kid Create a Website
If you love to be creative with your children like I do, then you can bet your children will come up with some ideas of their own, or have a desire to show off what they do. In today’s tech-forward world, kids have a much greater desire to put themselves in front of a camera, get on YouTube, and share their voice with similarly-minded kids. And since today’s children are constantly consuming media, so why not encourage them to create some media of their own?If you’ve noticed that your … [Read more...]
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze Saves Christmas
Coming to DVD November 6 is Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze Safes Christmas. This fun new DVD includes some great new episodes.Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze Saves Christmas contains the following episodes:Monster Machine Christmas - When Crusher sends Santa's magic bag of presents flying, he must team up with Blaze and AJ to quickly deliver all the presents by Christmas morning. Breaking the Ice - Robot Blaze climbs, grinds, and ziplines his way to save a … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your Upcoming Role as Caregiver
This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, and Ensure but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.I was the super caboose of my family, joining almost 6 years after the next youngest child. Add to that I am the baby of 7 and that means I grew up with older parents. A typical conversation at a grocery store, restaurant or basically anywhere in public included an employee mentioning how nice it was that my grandma was buying me a treat, or taking me to dinner, or spending time with … [Read more...]
Pilates for new parents: home exercises to get you through the newborn months
Parenting’s a tough gig. While you might be concerned about the actual birth as the most physically demanding part, many are surprised that the marathon is only just beginning.Assuming the birth has gone reasonably well, getting back into exercise once you have recovered helps re-establish strength and recover from pregnancy. This ain’t about losing baby weight, but helping your body to deal with the constant rocking and feeding of a growing little bub.On top of tiredness, many mums … [Read more...]
PAW PATROL: HALLOWEEN HEROES Giveaway
Coming to DVD September 11 just in time for Halloween is Paw Patrol: Halloween Heroes. Paw Patrol is a HUGE deal at my house so my little ones are really excited about this. This DVD has also sparked the desire to be the Paw Patrol characters for Halloween.Included on the DVD are 7 awesome new episodes! PAW Patrol: Halloween Heroes contains the following episodes:Pups and the Ghost Pirate Pups Save a Ghost Pups and the Ghost Cabin Pups Save a Bat Pups Fall Festival Pups … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need To Know About Invisalign
Chances are, you've thought about trying Invisalign either for yourself or you've thought about it for your children. Invisalign is a set of clear aligners that straighten teeth with custom clear trays that are almost unnoticeable. Clear, durable plastic is custom molded into a set of nearly invisible aligner trays that snap into place, perfectly fitting over your teeth. They're a great option for teens and adults who want to transform their smiles without the noticeable metal wires in braces. … [Read more...]
