This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Back2SchoolReady #CollectiveBiasAs I prepare my children for the new school year I thought I would also gather some items to help their teachers prepare as well. This time of year is filled with pencils, erasers, paper and hand sanitizer but what about some fun treats for the teacher? With Kellogg's Scholastic Free Book Program I thought I would send my kids with some treats and books … [Read more...]
DIY Road Trip I Spy Game
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TwizzlersSummer #CollectiveBiasAs I was thinking about my family's last road trip of the summer I was trying to come up with ways that everyone could have fun in the car. It seems most of the travel games I have require some level of reading, but my toddler can't read. A moment of genius struck and I came up with this DIY Road Trip I Spy Game using Twizzler Bites as the "markers" in the … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins at Kansas City Starlight
Starlight Theater gave me media passes to see Mary Poppins. All opinions are my own.Last night my husband and I were treated to seeing Mary Poppins at the Kansas City Starlight Theatre. Mary Poppins runs from July 24 thru August 2 at 8pm each night. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time captures hearts in a whole new way on stage. While young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing, when Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep she uses a combination of magic and common … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Ideal Nutrition for your Dog with IAMS
Thanks to IAMS for sponsoring today's discussion. All opinions are my own.Over the years my children have asked for a puppy off and on. We will discuss it for a few days and then the topic gets dropped. My kids are very happy to visit our friends houses that have dogs so they can get a little taste of living with a dog. The reason we haven't ever bought a dog is because both my husband and I don't know much about pets and don't feel like we would know how to take care of it. Whenever the … [Read more...]
End “Are we there yet?” With These #Tips4Trips
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #Tips4Trips #CollectiveBiasRoad trips are one of the many wonderful parts of summer. My family loves to travel and road trips are the most cost-effective way to do it. Though they can be fun with awesome snacks, movies, rockin' tunes and road games, let's not forget the elephant in the room. The dreaded "ARE WE THERE YET?" question without fail happens every time.My kids have a … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta with Homemade Pico de Gallo
I love Red Gold tomatoes because they make cooking so very easy. With 1 can of Red Gold Tomatoes with Diced Chilis I was able to make a main dish and a side dish. Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Ingredients:10 chicken tenders (or however many you need to feed your group)Sun-dried Tomato Salad DressingGrated Mozzarella cheese1 can Red Gold petite diced tomatoes with diced chilis Directions:Grill chicken tenders about 10 minutes, until cooked thru.Place grilled … [Read more...]
#TasteTheChange 7/21 at Applebee’s and FREE Apps
Applebee's is one of my favorite restaurants and has been for years. My husband and I get car side to-go weekly. My favorite thing to get the is the Oriental Chicken Salad (YUM!). My husband is a lot more adventurous and tries new food each time. I've enjoyed sampling Applebee's new menu items through his dinner adventures.Recently Applebee's held a media preview event in which I was able to sample a large portion of their new menu items. It was a great evening!! I walked away surprised at … [Read more...]
CleanMist Bathroom Tissue Spray
CleanMist Bathroom Tissue Spray *I received CleanMist Bathroom Tissue Spray free of charge to facilitate this review. However, all opinions are 100% my own.Being a mom is something that is a tough job no matter what their age is. But when you have little kids at home you have your hands full from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed. However, it is a time that you will cherish for years as they grow into teens, young adults and then of course adults. But … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: It’s Not About Winning, It’s How You #ShowYourStripes
Thank you to Kellogg's who is sponsoring today's discussion.With children it seems to be hard to convince them that winning isn't everything. I have three children and it seems like everything is turned into a competition. How fast they can get dressed, how fast they can clean up their toys (I actually don't mind that one!), how fast they can get there homework done, how fast they can brush their test (considering we use a timer, this seems silly to me). My middle child things everything is … [Read more...]
Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is a pretty easy thing to make, but it is a little trickier to make is taste really good. My household loves guacamole a lot and we only ever make it from scratch. We try lots of experimenting, especially with Red Gold tomatoes and the different flavor options they have available. While it's fun to add some pizzaz, plain diced tomatoes are my favorite version of guacamole.Ingredients- 1 can Red Gold petite diced tomatoes 1 avacado 1/4 of a diced yellow onion Juice of 1 lime 2 … [Read more...]
7 Activities for Children to Do While in the Air
Plan on traveling by plane soon? There are some things you can do to keep your children occupied while in the air. Check out these 7 activities right here:Reading is Always FunReading books to your child has a way of calming their fears and helping them stay focused on something other than the plane. You can switch things up by using reading apps, listening to audio books, and even good old fashioned reading.Play GamesYou can play almost any game while on a plane, when you use … [Read more...]
Salmon-Spinach Mushroom ‘Burgers’
I'm not a big fan of mushrooms but I love Salmon so this a great recipe for me to try from eMeals! It might take some convincing at my house but if you LOVE seafood, or mushrooms this is the way to go. This could also be a great vegetarian meal if you want to exclude the fish. Oh, and it's also Paleo!Ingredients6 large portobello mushroom caps, stems removed 3 (5-or 6-oz) cans boneless, skinless wild-caught Alaskan salmon, well drained 2 large eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp almond flour 1 … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Planning a Kid Friendly Vacation
It’s safe to say that kids and adults do not travel alike. What adults like, children seem to be the opposite. If you plan on taking your kids on a vacation, it’s important to plan a kid friendly one. Here are some tips for planning a vacation the whole family can enjoy.Make Sure There are Kid ActivitiesNot every vacation destination has your children in mind. It really does take time and effort to find a kid friendly place for your children. Although once you find right place, you’ll … [Read more...]
THE FINEST HOURS in Theaters January 2016
Disney's newest action-thriller - The Finest Hours has a new trailer out. I'm excited about this movie because it'll be intense and exciting but I'm hoping we can count on a happy ending. Check it out:If you are just hearing about this for the first time - so am I, so let me catch you up to speed! Disney’s THE FINEST HOURS is the unforgettable story of the Coast Guard’s most daring rescue mission, which is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Chris Pine; Academy Award® and Golden … [Read more...]
7 Best Apps For Road Trip Travel
Getting to the point where you ready to actually take off on vacation takes a little car maintenance preparation. Once your ready to hit the road for a family vacation, these best apps for road trip travel should be downloaded onto your smart phone. Not only will they help you save money, they can help you make it to your destination with ease. These are great choices for anyone traveling alone or with their family.7 Best Apps For Road Trip TravelGoogle Maps: There are many GPS apps … [Read more...]
