It's summer and we all need some independent activities for our children to participate in. Part of my children's summer rules are that they must create for at least 30 minutes a day. This can be anything from legos, circuits, coding, or crafts. I want them to keep their brain juices flowing. To help them complete this task I have purchased them some craft kits and items that will help them create. The awesome thing about paint chip crafts is that they are so cheap. Paint chips are free at most … [Read more...]
Teach My Giveaway
Teach My GiveawayA 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 designed perfectly for Kindergarten aged students, you can check it out … [Read more...]
DIY Car Maintenance + Car Maintenance Log
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerCarCare #CollectiveBiasA month before we got married my husband's parents and my parents presented us with a very generous wedding present: a car! This car was purchased used and came with an awesome car maintenance log in a notebook from the previous owners. We have kept up our habit of tracking our car maintenance, repairs and purchases and wanted to share our method in case you … [Read more...]
Sweepstakes: William Shatner & American Greetings Bundle
William Shatner (just mentioning his name makes me want to go on vacation!) has teamed up with American Greetings to create an awesome new eCard in which you can personalize your greeting sung by William Shatner. It's pretty cool, you can try it for free here.Awesome Giveaway Alert! As a celebration because of this newly launched eCard there is an awesome William Shatner/American Greetings sweepstakes going on. Check out the awesome prizes up for grabs: Grand Prize: The … [Read more...]
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy as part of the #CHMMoms panel. All opinions are my own.As the temperatures warm and kids are getting out of school and moving their play outdoors, emergency rooms visits increase 20%. One minute children are playing fine and the next minute they are being rushed to the hospital with a gash in their head. Ok, that might be a little drastic, but seriously kids can get hurt in a number of different ways but with some simple rules and boundaries put in … [Read more...]
Finding Dory Party Bags
June 17th Finding Dory is coming to theaters! As with all Disney movies, I'm sure kids will want to have Finding Dory themed parties. When this happens to you, come on back for these awesome party bag ideas! Fish Rice Crispy TreatsArmed with a fish shaped cookie cutter I made rice crispy treats.3 Tablespoons butter 1 Package (about 40) Marshmallows 6 Cups Rice Crispies 1 Package blue chocolate wafers, meltedOver medium heat melt butter in a large sauce pot.Add … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with Picky Eaters
As part of the CMH Moms group this post has been sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital, all the opinions are my own.I hate meal time. It's a big struggle for me from beginning to end. What should I prepare? What are people going to eat? Who is going to complain about the food? How can I get them to eat a veggie, just ONE veggie? I know I'm not the only person who feels this way because I've seen countless memes on Facebook about it.While I still struggle with two of my own picky … [Read more...]
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
May is national strawberry month and what a better way to celebrate than by a super easy strawberry shortcake recipe? My family really likes strawberry shortcake as strawberries are our favorite fruit, so their were shouts of joy when I announced we were having strawberry shortcake for dessert. As a general rule strawberry shortcake is pretty easy all around (unless you are making your own cake) but here is a unique way to prepare it.Since I also just became a Strawberry Shortcake (the … [Read more...]
Hello Neighbor!
Hello neighbor! We're happy to welcome you to Pittsburgh this summer. Pittsburgh’s convenient location is only a six-hour drive from nine states, Washington D.C., and parts of Canada. Driving isn’t the only option with Pittsburgh just a 90-minute flight for 70% of North America’s population. And the award-winning Pittsburgh International Airport is just a quick shuttle ride from downtown. What’re you waiting for? Come by and say hello!Pittsburgh was named one of the Best Places to Travel in … [Read more...]
Captain America: Civil War
Last month when I was in Los Angeles for the Ratchet & Clank screening I ended up having a little travel blip and stayed an extra night. This worked out perfectly for me to join a group of bloggers screening Captain America: Civil War. I was really excited, half because Captain America is my favorite super hero (remember the time I met Chris Evans!!) and half because I knew my husband would be soooo jealous!As I've considered what I could write about Captain America: Civil War I haven't … [Read more...]
Potty Training Celebration Ideas
Potty training can be the things of nightmares. My first two children were very hard to potty train. Our seasons in the bathroom usually involved crying and screaming- by both of us. Luckily, child number 3 has been an angel to potty train. He has been easy to motivate and bribe and will happily complete the task at hand for a little Potty Training Celebration when he's done. If bribes, or fun motivation works for your kids, here are some Potty Training Celebration Ideas.Let you child pick … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Perfectly Document Your Vacation
Are you taking a vacation soon and want to be sure you don’t forget a single moment? Documenting your trip is a great way to look back and reflect on the fun you had, but doing so might seem like a hassle. The truth is, there are many simple ways to document your next trip that are easy as well as inexpensive, so you can be sure you don’t forget a single thing. Take a look below at 7 ways to perfectly document your vacation so you can be sure your memories are always safe.1. Create a memory … [Read more...]
A Lovely Bouquet for Mother’s Day
I received compensation from 1800Flowers.com for my participation through my relationship with the Quality Blue Community. All opinions are my own.I have a love/hate relationship with Mother's Day. I love my family and I love being the Mother to my three cute kids. I hate the day set aside for them to celebrate me and appreciate me. I would wish that those feelings and acts of gratitude would go on everyday of the year, not just on Mother's Day. Every year I tell my family we are not … [Read more...]
Ratchet & Clank – One Parent’s Review
I was provided an all expense paid trip to attend the Ratchet & Clank press conference in Los Angeles. All opinions are my own.Remember when I flew out to Los Angeles for the Ratchet & Clank press conference? Well the time is drawing near that Ratchet & Clank will be in theaters (April 29!!) and everyone can go see it, so should you take your kids? I'll tell you!During that trip we were able to screen Ratchet & Clank. I was a little nervous about screening the movie … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Fish Extender Gift Ideas
Thanks to Oriental Trading Company for providing free product samples for my Fish Extender Gift Ideas post. All opinions are my own.My family is taking our very first Disney cruise soon. As I have been doing research on how to plan for a Disney cruise, what to pack, what is different about a Disney cruise than other cruise lines, I discovered the magical world of Fish Extender Gifts. What is a Fish Extender? Right outside each cabin is a fish or some other sea creature attached to the … [Read more...]
