In honor of Throw Back Thursday I thought we would talk about some of my favorite childhood toys. This may either date me or make me seem very young, depending on your age! Here we go! 1. Believe it or not the Furby, that was recent hottest Christmas toy. I wanted one of these so bad in elementary school... in the 90's! lol My parents brought me a couple boxes of my childhood things last time they came to visit and my old Furby was in one of the boxes! Now my daughter has claimed … [Read more...]
Tangled Before Ever After Giveaway
Are you a fan of the movie Tangled? I am! In fact it is one of my favorite Disney movies of all time. Lucky for us there is a new movie call Tangled Before Ever After. Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) yearns to make up for lost time. With the help of her true love Eugene (Zachary Levi), pals Pascal and Maximus and daring new friend Cassandra, Rapunzel postpones her wedding and royal duties to defy danger and boldly explore life beyond Corona’s walls. Sparkling with fun, adventure and music from the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Games in Budge World
This post has been compensated as part of the Strawberry Shortcake Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Awesome news Strawberry Shortcake fans! There are lots of fun new Strawberry Shortcake games on the Budge World App! There is a free version of the app as well as a subscription option that opens all of the content on Budge World including all 6 Strawberry Shortcake games. Your family can play, create, and discover with Strawberry Shortcake!Benefits of Budge … [Read more...]
Run, Jump and Play Hard with Road Runner Sports
I received product and compensation for this review. All opinions are completely my own, yours may differ.Kids tend to play hard. My boys get so involved in their games they don't notice how rough they are being on their clothes and shoes. In the past I have tried to get my children the cheapest option when it came to shoes. However, after having my 7 year old go through three pairs of shoes in a school year I decided it was time to go for a quality shoe that would last and stand up to his … [Read more...]
Own Moana Today
Exciting news! Moana is now available on Blu-ray combo pack! I'm really excited about this because my family absolutely loved Moana when we saw it in the theater. It has awesome music, great message and beautiful animation. Disney always excels with their animated movie but Moana felt special and different. It was extraordinary.Not only is it exciting to own this film, it is fun to have access to all the behind-the-scene extra clips. One of my favorite bonus features includes Ron Clement and … [Read more...]
Mickey and the Roadster Racers Giveaway
Do your kids love Mickey and all his friends? Mine sure do! To celebrate this new movie coming to DVD we are offering a fun Mickey and the Roadster Racers giveaway kit filled with awesome prizes.First, about the new movie.Mickey Mouse, his friends and fast, transforming racecars. What’s not to love? MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS will be making its Disney DVD debut on March 7th, so mark your calendars for this high-octane release! Minnie and Daisy join in the racing fun and still … [Read more...]
Touring the NICU at Children’s Mercy Hospital
Being a pregnant Mom has me really interested in all things baby right now. When I was offered the opportunity to tour the Fetal Health Center including the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital as part of the Children's Mercy Mom Ambassador program I was really excited.The beginning of this pregnancy brought a little bit of uncertainty as I dealt with the possibility of having complications from the Zika Virus. A month before I got pregnant my family had traveled to a Zika infested area and … [Read more...]
Our Shamrock Tradition
This post is sponsored by McDonald’s, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.From the beginning of my relationship with my husband we have had food traditions that correspond with holidays. We started a lot of these traditions over 15 years ago and add to them as we learn about different foods or find different recipes. The funny thing is about these food traditions is that my body is now very much aware of them so as the time of year approaches I start to crave the … [Read more...]
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
While I do enjoy Easter candy (hello, Cadbury Eggs!) I also prefer to get my children some fun toys and games for their Easter baskets. This year I teamed up with some awesome products to be showcased in an Easter basket so you can skip the sugar and go straight to the fun! Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas All these items were sent to me to be featured and shared with you to give you non-candy ideas for your Easter baskets this year. Let's chat about each item.Dancing Eggs is a fun game my … [Read more...]
Meet the New American Girl: Tenney Grant
This weekend is an exciting one for fans of American Girl. This weekend we were introduced to two new contemporary characters: Tenney Grant and Logan Everette. I was able to attend a really fun "Meet Tenney Grant" event at my local American Girl store in Overland Park, KS. At the event we were treated to a concert by Darcie Hingula, who is a KC native and very talented. This darling 14 year-old can play the guitar, ukelele and piano. She was very impressive. There were also crafts, cookies and … [Read more...]
7 Charming Sisters Jewelry Giveaway
7 Charming Sisters Jewelry Giveaway Jewelry is always fun no matter what stage of life you are in and it always fits which makes it even better. Check out Every Super Mom Needs Jewelry to see some of the great pieces that the 7 Charming Sisters have available. Then be sure and enter for your chance to win $75 worth of 7 Charming Sisters jewelry, picked by the company. About 7 Charming Sisters 7 Charming Sisters not only sells trendy jewelry, but also delivers a lifestyle experience based on … [Read more...]
What’s your OREO cookie dunk style?
A few nights ago my family decided to have some OREO cookies for dessert after dinner. After getting everyone a few cookies and a glass of milk it was interesting to see how everyone was eating their cookie. I found that their dunking styles mirrored their personalities and it made for pretty interesting people watching.Keep it Clean - my personal dunk style involved dunking a whole a cookie, but grasping it by the edge so as to not get ym fingers in the milk. This way most of the cookie is … [Read more...]
Kid’s Favorite Shows Round Up & Giveaway
Having a daughter first meant that we watched a lot of shows that could be considered "girlie." As two boys followed my oldest daughter it seemed that they decided they liked these shows as well, so I'm very excited about some new DVDs coming out in February. I'm happy that both my daughter and my sons will enjoy all three of these movies.Join Twilight Sparkle, everypony's favorite studious princess, and her very best friends – Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and … [Read more...]
Dosing Dilemma Decoded by Children’s Mercy
This post has been sponsored a Children's Mercy Hospital Mom Ambassador. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ. When it comes to giving your kids medicine, each medication is a little bit different. It is always a good idea to be cautious when giving your kids medication. Not only can dosing incorrectly affect your child in the present, but in can affect your child in the future.Currently, Children’s Mercy is exploring a new platform, aptly called GOLDILOKs, that helps … [Read more...]
Elena of Avalor Princess Kit Giveaway
My kids are a big fan of Elena of Avalor. Do you have kids who love her too? I sure hope so because we have an awesome princess kit we are giving away.Included in this Elena of Avalor princess kit are:Tiara Scepter with lights and sounds Elena Umbrella Elena Lunch ToteOne lucky winner will receive this whole princess kit! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner will be verified, emailed and have 48 hours to claim prize before a new winner is chosen. Good … [Read more...]
