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...]
Nella the Princess Knight DVD Giveaway
I'm really excited to share this darling video with you! We actually got a copy last week and my kids LOVED it. It's really darling. Coming to DVD January 30 is "Nella the Princess Knight."Join Nella on daring quests as she transforms into a princess knight and courageously defends her kingdom. Whether she's searching for a lost invitation or rescuing a phoenix, Nella is always ready to stand up for what's right. This DVD includes 8 incredible episodes:Princess Nella's … [Read more...]
Hedgehogs DVD giveaway
Coming to DVD and digital February 13 is a new movie, Hedgehogs from Lionsgate. In this outrageous family adventure, Web superstars @jennxpenn (Jen McAllister) and the Smosh duo (Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox) join forces with comedy legends Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Chevy Chase (Caddyshack). The laughter begins as a mischievous hedgehog named Bobby leaves his wilderness home and joins Hubert, a featherbrained pigeon, on a wild, unpredictable journey. They make their way to the big … [Read more...]
$50 Paypal CASH Giveaway
It's time celebrate!! It's Making of a Mom's 6th birthday and to celebrate I'm hosting a giveaway!!Making of a Mom was started in January of 2012. It was my third attempt at blogging and one I've really enjoyed and decided to stick with. Making of a Mom has certainly grown over these years. Just this week I got a brand new color scheme, but I've been through multiple templates, styles and colors.My goal is to continue to connect with Mom's who are facing the daily grind of family life, … [Read more...]
Cruising Through the Holidays in a Toyota Sienna
This post has been sponsored by Toyota. All opinions are my own.The holidays are a time jam packed with traditions. This year while we were checking the traditions off the list, we were enjoying the ride of a 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited. This car joined us in our traditional piano recital, Christmas parties, driving through "Christmas in the park," church, even a birthday and anniversary celebration.When I was contacted with the opportunity to drive a 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited for a … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Owl
This post contains affiliate links.While I've called this a Craft Stick Owl, you can also call it a love bird for Valentine's Day because of it's cute heart head. I LOVE craft stick crafts (obviously) so if you love them too don't miss my craft stick puzzle, spider, snowflake, octopus, flag and flag magnets.But now, to continue on with this darling owl. Here are the supplies and listed directions. It's quick, easy and cheap to make these darling birds.Supplies: White craft … [Read more...]
