Emoji's seem to be everywhere! On clothes, lunch boxes, toys, food, and even in the movie theater! So why not also have them hanging in your home? If your kids (or you, I'm not judging) love emoji's, this is a really fun, cheap, and simple craft to add some yellow emotions to your room with an Emoji Felt Wall Hanging. My preschooler is really obsessed with emoji's and has been loving all these emoji projects we have been doing. By the way, if you love emoji's, be sure to check out my Emoji … [Read more...]
KUU KUU HARAJUKU: SUPER KAWAII DVD Giveaway
The animated series KUU KUU HARAJUKU follows the fun-filled adventures of the band HJ5 – Love, Angel, Music, Baby and G – through their super cute world of music, fashion and style. The inspiration for this popular animated series came from Grammy® Award-winning musician Stefani who wanted to create an animated series for girls that encourages and celebrates creative self-expression, imagination and individuality. The show’s setting is inspired by the exuberant street fashion and … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Fluttershy DVD Giveaway
“Sometimes, you have to do things, even though you might fail.” - FluttershyAs a child of the 80's I Love My Little Pony. Even this new, updated version of our favorite classic ponies makes me happy. Luckily, my kids also love them. We have quite the collection of My Little Pony movies and I'm really excited there is another one coming out. Not every Pegasus pony in Equestria is the same. Just ask Rainbow Dash … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Successful Tailgate with Kids
I am a huge football fan. I root hard for my college Alma Mater and I support our local professional football team as well as a couple of others. I love football season. I think it is the best of all the seasons, not only because of football but because tailgating is fun! Now it is true that tailgating isn't reserved for just one sport, but football season is when my family tailgates the most, and when we do it's called "home gating" most of the time. Our great food and festivities take place at … [Read more...]
My Favorite Toys Under $10
This post contains products I received free for review and affiliate links. Regardless of the business relationship, all opinions are my own. Prices of products are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. Check Amazon for current pricing.With some birthdays and holidays coming up I've been keeping an eye out for some affordable gift ideas for my kids. I am really behind the times and just fell in love with Amazon shipping this year (gasp! I know!). I love there are tons … [Read more...]
P. King Duckling DVD Giveaway
Get ready to Seize the Day on September 12 when P. King Duckling: Seize the Day DVD comes out!P. King is a slightly hapless but intrepid young duck, and his two best friends, Chumpkins (a sarcastic pig) and Wombat (who helps P. King with his schemes even though she knows better)! Together, they work to “seize the day” – which always leads to wild adventures and hilarious consequences! P. King is a duck with a dream. Actually, he’s got a lot of dreams and his dreams change every day. One day … [Read more...]
Emoji Cake Pops
This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my like you will receive a small commission. All opinions are my own.My kids have been obsessed with emoji's for a while now (even though they are little and don't have cell phones) and with the help of the new Emoji movie, they are now over the top. So much so they want to make all the emoji crafts and recipes. Luckily, I was able to find a couple emoji craft kits at Michael's a couple weeks ago and they were in heaven. Then … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornament Tradition
Happy Christmas in July! I've seen a lot of store sales and companies wish me a Merry Christmas in July so I thought I'd pass it on to you. My family has a really fun Christmas ornament tradition that I LOVE and I love to tell people about.Some people have beautiful trees with coordinating decorations and beautiful color themes. Not us. HA! We collect ornaments on our travels around the world and display them once a year on our Christmas tree. Our souvenirs wherever we go are Christmas … [Read more...]
Saturday’s Chicken Recipe
Every week when I'm planning meals for my family I try to include some of my kids' favorite dishes. This week my daughter got to pick one of her favorite dishes which is Saturday's Chicken. I first learned of this recipe from one of my Mom's friends a few years back. Since then this dish is on our calendar a couple times a month and usually at family gatherings as well. It's really good! Saturday's Chicken Ingredients:1 Pound chicken tenders (or as many will cover the bottom of a 9x13 … [Read more...]
SHIMMER AND SHINE: MAGICAL PETS OF ZAHRAMAY FALLS Giveaway
All new to DVD on August 22, 2017 is Shimmer and Shine: Magical Pets of Zahramay Falls. In this magical DVD collection, viewers are introduced to Shimmer and Shine's exotic animal friends including a rainbow tiger, a color-changing fox and more! Fans can join their favorite genies-in-training and their fur-ever friends as they compete in a talent show, rescue stolen jewels and swing from vines to cure a case of Dragon Pox. No matter the circumstances, Shimmer and Shine are ready to use teamwork … [Read more...]
How to Keep Energy Costs Low This Summer
Summer tends to see an increase in energy bills as people try to stay cool due to rising temperatures. The constant use of your air conditioning is often a large contributor to this spike, but there are some easy ways put a stop to it. Keep hot air from enteringInsulation does not only keep the cold air out during the winter, it also keeps the warm air outside where it belongs during the summer. Without insulation, your home will have gaps that hot air can use to get in, forcing … [Read more...]
Tips for Selling Your Car
This post has been sponsored by Cars.comIf you are thinking about selling your car it may seem overwhelming, especially if you have never done it before. Selling your car doesn’t have to be a scary endeavor. With the right knowledge, you can prepare your car before you sell. This will help you get the most money for your car with a straightforward transaction. Here are some tips for selling your car.#1. Find out how much your car is worthIt is pretty easy to find out the worth of … [Read more...]
Minnie’s Happy Helpers Giveaway
As my family prepares for our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World my kids are becoming obsessed with all things Disney. When I told them about a new movie Minnie's Happy Helpers they were excited to hear more about it, but disappointed that they couldn't win this awesome giveaway.MINNIE’S HAPPY HELPERS will be making its Disney DVD debut on July 25th! The Happy Helpers make friendship fun; going around town helping their loved ones with a song and smile. From antics like babysitting an egg … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Equestria Girls Giveaway
Exciting news My Little Pony fans!! A brand new DVD MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLSTM – MAGICAL MOVIE NIGHT is coming August 8! Your favorite ponies are back for more singing and adventures.On the DVD are 3 fantastic stories plus a bonus sing-a-long! Dance Magic With the Camp Everfree fundraising deadline looming, the Equestria Girls realize they need a new plan to raise more money and are ready to try new things. Rarity finds out about a music video competition, with a huge cash prize, … [Read more...]
Captain America Shield Wristband
Even though my boys are too young to see any of the Captain America movies they are still huge fans. They have the costume and we've made them our home DIY Captain America Shield. We decided to take the costume enhancements a little further with this fun Captain America Shield Wristband so they never have to put the shield down!This craft is really easy so it won't take long and your kids can do it along or easily assist you!Supplies needed:Bright red felt Royal blue felt White … [Read more...]
