As a Mom I want to do whatever I can to help my children grow up healthy and happy. This doesn't magically just happen, you have to take purposeful steps to help your kids grow up healthy and happy. I'm again starting the beginning stages with my baby and so here are 5 ways I'm helping my baby's brain develop. Healthy Foods When it's time for baby's first foods you should choose food that is healthy. Baby's first foods are really exciting! This Gerber cereal is awesome. Just two servings of … [Read more...]
Understanding your Baby’s Gut Health
When it comes down to your baby, you want what is best for him or her. You spend a lot of time prepping for your baby. You think about where they will sleep and what they will eat. At the end of the day, gut health probably isn’t something you’ve really put much thought into, right? Well, understanding your baby’s gut health is important, so don’t miss these tips.The first six monthsThe first six months of a baby’s life is important anyways, but for gut health this is the most crucial … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream Ticket Giveaway
is one of my family's favorite traditions. We go every year and LOVE it every year. It always gets better and it seems incredible, but each year the show becomes more and more impressive. This year I'm even more excited about it because it features Moana!! That is one of my most favorite Disney movies and I can't wait for that portion of the show! Check it out:https://youtu.be/twUHJlSywGcDisney on Ice: Dare to Dream is coming to the Sprint Center March 28 - April 1. You can purchase … [Read more...]
Coco Now on Digital, Coming to Blu-ray + Giveaway
Imagine my surprise when I took my family to the theater to see Coco and we during the movie both myself and my 8 year old son are ugly crying, including a few stares from people sitting nearby. This movie was so touching, so beautiful (visually and emotionally) and had such an important message that it sent half the theater into crying sobs.Disney Pixar have really been bringing their A game lately. Coco is an incredible movie and I'm so excited that my family now owns it!! My family is big … [Read more...]
$25 Cash St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway
Now that Valentine's Day is over, let's get on to celebrating the next fun holiday - St. Patrick's Day! I haven't been too into St. Patrick's Day on Making of a Mom but I do have a couple fun posts to help you celebrate:St. Patrick's Day Dot to DotSt. Patrick's Day Crossword PuzzleSt. Patrick's Day Snack bag toppersPot of Gold CupcakesPlus, if you want to head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers store I have a St. Patrick's Day puzzle bundle with dot to dots, crossword puzzle, … [Read more...]
PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol DVD Giveaway
All my 5 year old wanted for Christmas was Paw Patrol: Sea Patrol things. All the toys, vehicles, characters, EVERYTHING! Lucky for him Santa brought the Sea Patrol boat and Grandma provided a couple of the vehicles. Now all we need if the movie!! So you know I was super excited when this email hit my inbox to offer up PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol as a giveaway to my readers!! PAW Patrol gear up for some underwater crime fighting and problem solving. On these six nautical adventures, including two … [Read more...]
$150 EvgieNev Wall Decal Giveaway
This information is brought to you by EvgieNev. All opinions are my own. Are you wanting to redecorate? Or moving into a new home soon? Here are 3 things we did to decorate our home.Buy used items: There are some things you can't buy used but there are many things you should buy used. Large pieces of furniture are a bargain when you buy them used - and most of the time they are real wood so you know they are made well! They are all easy to repaint and restore to make them match your decor. … [Read more...]
Shimmer and Shine Beyond the Falls Giveaway
Coming to DVD February 6 is Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls. In this fantastical collection of episodes, Shimmer, Shine and Leah travel beyond the Rainbow Falls for all-new magical adventures where they'll explore wondrous locales and meet exciting new friends. Whether they're recovering a magical Genie Gem, searching for Zac in the forest, or rescuing Zeta from a wild whirlpool, Shimmer, Shine and Leah are always ready to work together and lend a helping hand. My kids have really … [Read more...]
Happy Snack for a Happy Baby
I think it is so much fun when babies enter the stage of life when they begin to eat solid food. It's so fun to watch them discover new flavors and textures. It's so funny to watch them learn to eat and not get their tongue too involved. The beginning stages of eating often mean giant messes as they learn to manipulate food in their mouth and work with their tongue. Finding tasty and nourishing food for baby just got easier with the new Happy Family Yogurt - Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurt … [Read more...]
My Little Pony: Spring Into Friendship
Spring is approaching and so is a new My Little Pony movie!! Coming to DVD on February 13 is My Little Pony: Spring Into Friendship. This darling DVD features all your favorite ponies and all their funny antics. Big trouble is on the horizon when Twilight Sparkle is given only two coveted tickets to the most anticipated event in town! How will she decide which of her best friends gets to go with her? Discover the answer, and see four more amazing pony tales, as Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Pinkie … [Read more...]
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: HEROES OF AXLE CITY Giveaway
Hey Blaze fans, get ready for a new DVD coming Febraury 13, 2018! My kids are huge fans of Blaze and the Monster Machines and so they are looking forward to the next DVD.This new DVD has four great episodes:Tow Truck Tough - Blaze transforms into a tow truck and teams up with AJ and Gabby to save Stripes and Crusher. Light Riders - On your mark, get set, glow! Blaze and his Light Rider friends race into action to light up the night and catch a mysterious kangaroo leaving all of Axle … [Read more...]
Thirty-One Gifts Your Way Giveaway
Welcome To The Thirty-One Gifts Your Way Giveaway! As we welcomed the new year many people welcome resolutions or implement changes to try to better their lives and homes. If decluttering your space is on your list of goals for 2018 you're going to love the January Special from Thirty-One Gifts! I've teamed up with The Mommy Island to share more about this great deal on products to help you declutter your home and enter for a chance to win a Your Way Bundle from Thirty-One Gifts! … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Cardinal Craft
It's craft stick craft time and I'm so excited! By now you've seen a ton of craft stick crafts on Making of a Mom and I just love them. They are cute, easy, inexpensive, and appropriate for many age levels. These work awesome at my house with my kids 5-12. Craft stick crafts are perfect busy activity for holiday's, snow days, weekends or even after school. Here we go with the Craft Stick Cardinal Craft.Supplies: 6 large wood craft sticks Red craft paint, paint brush Pair large googly … [Read more...]
Building a Foundation of Life Long Health
As a Mother I want to do what is best for my kids, always. When I was pregnant with my first child I knew that I wanted to breastfeed and hoped that I would be able to do it. I had friends that had struggled with breastfeeding and some that weren't able to at all, so I hoped this would be in my future. Regardless of how my baby ended up getting fed, my most important goal was building a foundation of life long health for that baby.Breastfeeding worked out well for my first two children. I … [Read more...]
Teach My $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Teach My GiveawayThis great giveaway is sponsored by Teach My and hosted by Life with Heidi. A few years ago I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at the previous review to learn about the Teach My Baby, Teach my Toddler and Teach My Preschooler sets. Now the sets are getting more detailed by talking about Baby Animals, The Solar System, Time and Continents and Animals. But now they have a new kit and it is … [Read more...]
