This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Republic Wireless for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Wireless service can be so expensive. At our house we just barely got smartphones with all the bells and whistles of a data plan. It is so much fun to have, but the bill isn't very fun. I'm excited to tell you about a service I just learned about. Republic Wireless has an amazing plan. For only $19 a month you get unlimited data, talk and text with the $199 Motorola DEFY™ XT … [Read more...]
My $200 Peace of Mind
We have had colds going around and around our house for a couple weeks. As when anyone in this house gets sick they get a lecture about germs, washing hands, how long and how often to do it, the best way to cough, blowing noses, and anything else sick related. I also tell them to stay away from the baby! It is so sad when babies get sick because they are extra miserable. Since they can't have medicine to help them feel better you have to find other way to comfort them and help them to … [Read more...]
Tips, Recipes and Discounts for Busy Moms
Omaha Children’s Museum
Driving up to the Omaha Children's Museum you see these funky and colorful wind spinners. These are the perfect welcoming structure for such a fun and colorful museum. The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau generously gave my family passes to visit this great museum while we were in town.I want to note that we got there using google maps on our phones. The side of the building it took us to didn't have any parking besides on the street, so we parked there and paid a meter. There IS free … [Read more...]
Schlitterbahn – Green Before Green Was “Cool”
These days "going green" is everywhere and it seems like every company is trying to jump on the green "bandwagon" because it is important to consumers. Well guess what? Schlitterbahn was going green before it was "cool". Schlitterbahn has always been on top of the water issue. 98% of the water is recaptured, filtered, and reused all season. This is good news, especially in areas where there are droughts and water is a precious commodity.But what about beyond the water? The new … [Read more...]
Schlitterbahn – A Little Something for Everyone #Bahnfever
With having children across different age groups sometimes it is hard to find activities or attractions that everyone will love - including the adults. Some times we have to go to activities that appeal more to my 7 year old, or others that are designed for my 4 year old. This summer when you are planning your fun trips, be sure to include Schlitterbahn because there is something for everyone (yes, even the adults!)Schlitterbahn has fun splash zones designed for for little guests to be able … [Read more...]
Science City, Kansas City Review
Disclaimer: My family received free tickets to Science City for review purposes. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.In the heart of Kansas City is Union Station. Built in 1914 this former train station used to house 900 rooms and accommodate tens of thousands of travelers every year. After years of being neglected, in 1999 Union Station was restored to its former glory and now is home to several restaurants, Science city, several permanent as well as rotating … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things a Mom Needs for a Beach Vacation
There are plenty of things to remember and pack when you're going on a vacation. More than 14 million visitors flock to Myrtle Beach every year so we know the importance of getting off to a good start on your trip! The key is to be organized and plan ahead. So while you may have booked your Myrtle Beach hotel and planned the itinerary for your vacation, here are five must-have items that moms should make sure to pack for their beach trip.1. SunscreenFew things can ruin a beach vacation … [Read more...]
Angelina Ballerina Musical Medleys Giveaway
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of Angelina Ballerina Musical Medleys for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We love Angelina Ballerina at our house. We love the music and dancing and singing that delights in every episode! Coming to DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand July 9th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment.So what is this new Angelina Ballerina about? With musicals, dance-a-thons, parades and more, there’s always a … [Read more...]
5 Waterpark Survival Tips #BahnFever
A family trip to a waterpark can be so much fun, but also has potential for disaster. If you take the time before you leave to get prepared, you should have a successfully fun trip that creates wonderful family memories. Here are some tips for being being prepare so you can survive the park!Bring Swim Shoes or Flip Flops. It's summer which means HOT. The pavement is going to be HOT so come prepared with proper footwear. Flip flops or swim shoes are a good option because both can handle … [Read more...]
Tommee Tippee Bottle Review
Disclaimer: Tommee Tippee sent me bottles to test in exchange for my review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.Before last week I had never tried a Tommee Tippee bottle before. I had heard a lot of good things about that brand of bottles, and have several friends that will only use Tommee Tippee's, but I hadn't tried them. Over seven years ago when I was pregnant with my first baby someone gave me a bottle at a baby shower. I held onto it in case I ever needed it. … [Read more...]
Hiland Dairy’s Florida Family Fun Getaway Giveaway
To mark the beginning of summer and a newly expanded distribution area to Des Moines, Kansas City, Little Rock and Omaha, Hiland Dairy is inviting YOU to enter to win a trip for four to Orlando in a “Florida Family Fun Getaway.” From June 17 - September 29, 2013, consumers may visit Hiland Dairy’s summer contest page and enter for a chance to win a trip for four to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks. The winner will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, theme park tickets and more! … [Read more...]
7 Secrets on How to Potty Train a Boy
Many new parents are actually having a hard time on learning how to potty train a boy. Although there are many great potty training books and other resources, which you can actually use to help yourself resolve this toddler issue, it is still important that you learn the basic pointers.In fact, potty training a boy is not hard at all as it seems to be.As we all know, it is important that we help our little man learn how to use his potty as early as possible in order to prevent any health … [Read more...]
Feeding the Buffalo
A few miles away from our home is a fenced in area that houses buffalo and reindeer. When we moved here people kept telling me I had to take the kids to feed the buffalo, but I never could locate these buffalo. Finally last week we found the buffalo! My kids didn't really want to feed them, so my husband and I had a fun time getting close and feeding the buffalo.Sometimes they aren't always by the fence so feeding them isn't an option. This time they were close and had their babies … [Read more...]
How to be Frugal When Visiting the Waterpark #BahnFever
I love doing fun things with my family. We love visiting a lot of attractions! If you are anything like us, once you have bought your tickets to get into the attraction you are then wanting to not spend any more money. Here are some Schlitterbahn waterpark tips for frugal mom's!Free Parking. Schlitterbahn offers guest free parking so you don't have to fork out cash just to park! Free Life Jackets. If your little ones don't know how to swim, or just need some extra confidence in … [Read more...]
