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...]
4 Things to Consider Before Signing Up for a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages have a bad reputation. Too often, they’re painted as fast-money schemes that ultimately cost you. However, with the right financial planning, a reverse mortgage can be a way to keep yourself flush with cash during your retirement.Essentially, a reverse mortgage allows you to sell your home but continue to live in it. When you pass away, the cost of your loan can be covered by the house. You won’t have to make any payments during your lifetime.It’s easy to see the … [Read more...]
4 Best Tips To Deal With A Medical Malpractice Claim
If you find yourself injured or feel ill due to the negligence exhibited during treatment by a healthcare professional, you are a victim of medical malpractice. It represents a situation in which the doctor has provided care to the patient below the expected level or standards defined by authorized entities. You need to consult a lawyer in case you have been a victim of medical malpractice to represent your claim in court. Additionally, you must be aware of the following tips so that you can … [Read more...]
Stocking up for Back to School with Boxtops For Education
I receive monetary compensation from General Mills and SC Johnson in exchange of my endorsement of Box Tops For Education.Thinking about back to school in the thick of summer break isn't ideal, but I love getting a head start on being prepared. Not only am I getting my kids and household ready by stocking up on "school food," I'm also trying to help my kids schools by buying General Mills and SC Johnson products with Box Tops for Education on them. I started my stock up process at Sam's Club … [Read more...]
Monster Truck Day
This post has been sponsored by Hot Wheels, all opinions are my own.Summer can get long and dare I say it - boring! There are so many hours to fill in a day so I try to come up with themed days to break up the monotony. We recently had Monster Truck Day with all the incredible Hot Wheels Monster Trucks I was sent. This was an easy and fun themed day to pull off - let me show you how! Outing My boys knew we were going to have Monster Truck Day but they didn't know what it would entail. We … [Read more...]
Packed for Fun in the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
I received use of a 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.This summer we took an awesome family trip to Cape Cod for a family reunion. We were really excited to be able to test drive the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for the week for a blog post. Conveniently, the car was delivered to my sister-in-law's house so we could take off for our family trip.Upon getting the car we immediately started packing it up for our week of fun. Some other family … [Read more...]
