It is summer, and the perfect time to head out on a road trip. Road trips are a great way to have fun and enjoy a little adventure. Before you head out on your road trip make sure to check off everything on your road trip packing list. Here are a few things to make sure you bring:Sunscreen: Sunscreen is always a good thing to bring on a road trip. You may not realize it but the sun’s rays can burn your skin even through the glass of your vehicle. Water: Always have extra water with you. … [Read more...]
The BFG Red Carpet Premiere
Disney provided an all expense trip to attend The BFG red carpet premiere. All opinions are my own.I LOVE going to red carpet events. It's so exciting going to a place where you don't feel like you should be. The streets are lined with people hoping to catch a glimpse of a Hollywood star, and there I am walking down the red carpet with a group of bloggers thinking "I should be on the other side of that barrier with all those people." It's surreal, seriously. But here are some fun pictures of … [Read more...]
Stock Up to Avoid the Oops
Thanks to SheSpeaks and Walmart.com for helping my family Avoid the Oops with this sponsored post. All opinions are my own.There are several household items that definitely need to be stored in bulk. Running out of things like toothpaste, toilet paper or dish soap is a problem. Having extras of these items, and other household staples like paper towels, body wash, and dental floss, keep us sane. I like to always purchase two of these things when we go to the store to ensure that we are … [Read more...]
Household Chores Just Got Easier
This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.During the school year Saturday's are set aside as "chore day." We wake up, eat breakfast and get all our household chores and cleaning done. By the afternoon we are done and ready to run errands or have a fun family day. Now that it is summer break we have different rules. Among other duties, my kids must also complete one chore during the … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask When Test Driving a Vehicle
Test driving a vehicle sounds like fun, doesn’t it? However, most of the time when you are test driving a vehicle you are so concentrated on how the vehicle drives and what it looks like—not what it DOES. Most of the time, you miss the important stuff. You forget to ask questions to answers you need to know before you buy the vehicle. When test driving a vehicle, make sure you ask these questions. Even if you've done internet research before you get in the car, it's ok to ask questions you may … [Read more...]
Toddler Snack Game
Thank you to Gerber for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring my little one to eat healthy!We all heard, and perhaps said to our children, "Don't play with your food!" Well, today I want to share a fun and educational toddler snack game using Gerber snacks so your little ones can play with their food and eat it too!I'm always looking for yummy toddler snacks my little ones would enjoy. Snacks that would also be somewhere on the healthy spectrum. Of course my toddler wants to eat fruit … [Read more...]
Cut the Cable – Save Money
This post has been sponsored by Walmart.Did you know that the average cable customer gets 178 channels but only watches 17? Chances are you aren't watching the majority of the channels you are receiving, so why pay for those channels? This is the major reason to cut your cable and save some money in the process. How do you begin to cut the cable? Visit the cut the cable calculator to see how much your cable costs compared to broadband internet and a streaming service like Netflix and … [Read more...]
Used Car Buying Tips
Buying a car used or new is a big decision. There are many different things to keep in mind when purchasing a car, but when you purchase a used car, you want to delve a little deeper than just cosmetics. Here are some used car buying tips: Look under the car The car may look great all the way around it. A used car can easily be maintained cosmetically, but in order to really know what the car is like, you need to look underneath it. Check to make sure the car is rust free underneath or with … [Read more...]
How to Buy a Car Online
Are you looking for a responsible way to buy a car online? Have no fear because buying a car online is a lot easier and a lot less dangerous than you thought. Check out these tips for how to buy a car online.#1. Look in various places.When it comes to buying a care online, don’t just look in one place. There are actually TONS of places in which you can buy a car online. Craigslist, Facebook garage sale groups, and through private transactions are just a few avenues in which you can buy … [Read more...]
The BFG Red Carpet – I’m Going!
#TheBFGEvent Exciting news! June 20-22 I'll be in Los Angeles, CA for some awesome Disney events, including The BFG Red Carpet - this is when the movie makes its world premiere. It's also a very fun time to see all the stars of the film walking the red carpet into the premiere. In addition to attending the premiere we will be interviewing select cast members from the film. This is always really fun to do because they share great behind the scenes stories and insights into what went into … [Read more...]
New Moana Trailer
If you were watching the Tony's Sunday night (I was) you were treated to the first teaser trailer of Walt Disney Animation Studio's Moana. I had actually seen a little bit of that trailer during my Tomorrowland/Aladdin trip. I was able to interview Eric Goldberg, animator of the Genie and of the tattoos on Maui's chest. He showed us a small clip of the film including some of the parts that were in the teaser. It was pretty exciting!The Story of Moana CG-animated feature film about an … [Read more...]
Celebrating Life’s Occasions
Father's Day is sneaking up on me. It's this Sunday, ya'll! Though I may not be fully prepared with gifts and treats, I can be covered with a card thanks to American Greetings. There are a ton of awesome eCards to choose from on the American Greetings site, including new cards with William Shatner singing your greeting. You can also opt to send a gift subscription along with your card so that your Father (or influential male you are celebrating) will have easy access to greeting cards for one or … [Read more...]
Date Night at Main Event
As a member of the #FUNstigator team I’m bringing you this awesome info for Main Event. All opinions are my own.My family loves Main Event. While there are a lot of fun activities for families at Main Event, it is also an awesome place to go for date night with adults. My husband and I always look forward to going to Main Event with and without our kids. I'll admit, I've been there more often without my kids.My favorite date night with my husband is a night out at Main Event. Because … [Read more...]
How to Detail Your Own Car
It’s crazy how messy a vehicle can become; it is even worse if you have kids. Life gets busy, you eat in the car and it may even look like you live in your vehicle. Gone are the days where you need to spend $200 on a car detail, you can learn how to detail your own car. If you’re interested in making your car look super shiny, you need to check out this guide on how to detail your own car.#1. Clean out your car- The first step to detailing any car would be to clean it out. When you detail … [Read more...]
Zooptopia Now on Blu-ray
One of my family's new favorite movies is Zootopia. We excitedly saw this movie for the first time in Dolby Cinema and have loved it since. You can read my full review by clicking that link.What is Zootopia about? The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest … [Read more...]
