Today is my 33rd birthday. Birthday's are hard for me these days. I don't enjoy getting older in the least, and I still feel like I'm in my early 20's. Have you felt like that before? Ugh, before I know it (next year) I'll be in my mid thirties (GROAN).In honor of my birthday, I thought I'd share 33 things about me!I'm the baby of 7. I was born in Utah, though claim California as my "home state" as I lived there most of my life. I can eat In N Out for every meal of the day given the … [Read more...]
Sun Safety: Teaching Kids To Protect Their Skin
Summer is the perfect time to create great homeschool lessons for your kids on the topic of Sun Safety. Teaching kids to protect their skin isn't just about education, but practicality. Most kids don't understand why they have to stop and slather on sunscreen before heading outside to play, but once they have experienced the pain of sunburn it becomes clear. No parent wants to see their child be sunburned, so being an advocate for sun safety in kids is important. Using this as a great … [Read more...]
Summer Family Fun Linky Party #2
This week I'm heading off on vacation so I'll be having my own Summer Family Fun, but please link up and share your family fun ideas so I can have ideas for when I return! We've been seeing some awesome ideas so far! Your 30 Summer Family Fun Cohosts Barb of A Life in Balance Mitzi of Written Reality Jen of Making Our Life Matter Candi of A Day in Candiland Steph of A Grande Life Laina of The Art of Living Fabulously Reesa of Momma Lew Bethany of The Southern Couture Paris of My Big … [Read more...]
Adventurous Gift for the Adventuring Dad
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.If you have a man on your shopping list for Father's Day who loves adventures, going fast, climbing, loves heights and see the world from a different perspective, I have the perfect Father's Day gift for you! Best Buy is the destination for drones, including the new Solo™ by 3DR. Now is the time to explore for Father’s Day.The Solo™ is more than … [Read more...]
Fun DIY Growth Chart Ideas
By Bryn HuntpalmerVia You Put it UpOur kids grow up so fast, and though we wish we could freeze them at certain ages, they keep getting bigger and more independent every day! If you’re looking for a DIY project that is affordable, adds a fun element to your home, and celebrates your family, you may want to check out these unique ideas for growth charts.Low Cost High StyleThis growth chart is pretty enough to display anywhere in your home. It’s also portable, so it can be moved … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Summer Camp
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mabel’s Labels. I received a voucher to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.My children are heading to a summer camp this year. I usually have them do different activities during the summer but this year for the first time they will go to a week of camp. Not an over night camp, I will take them and pick them up everyday, but they will be getting the summer camp … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Sun Safety for Kids
We want to protect our kids in every way possible, even from the sun. That’s why it’s important to follow these seven tips for sun safety for kids because keeping our most precious asset safe is super important.Pick out a favorite hatWhen it comes to getting kids to protect themselves from the sun it can be hard. However, hats seem to be the most appropriate accessory for kids who need sun protection. Allow them to have a hand in picking out their own hats.Cool sunglasses are … [Read more...]
7 Fun Kids Camping Games
Summer is coming and with it comes family camping trips! If you’ve ever camped with kids, you know that they can easily become bored and bored kids can make the entire weekend stressful and can end up with no one having fun. When you’re camping with kids, you need to get creative about how to keep them occupied. Check out these 7 fun camping games for kids and try them out the next time you go camping!I-Spy – “I spy with my little eye,” can be so much more fun when you’re doing it at a … [Read more...]
I’m Going to Discover Boating this Summer
This story has been sponsored by Discover Boating but all opinions are my own.There are two types of people. Boat people, and non-boat people. Boat people tend to have grown up with a boat, own a boat or married into a boating family. They know about different kinds of boats, they know the rules on the water and are experienced in water sports. Non-boating people have limited experience with boats. Luckily there are awesome resources for non-boaters to Discover Boating.I am a non-boat … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Family for the Waterpark
Every year my family looks forward to visiting Schlitterbahn, a fun waterpark in Kansas City. Since this has now become a tradition for us, for about 4 years now, I have finally figured out how to adequately survive with my family at the waterpark. Since I feel I have a handle on this, I'd thought I'd share the love with y'all.Preparing for a trip to the waterparkAt Schlitterbahn you can bring in food, just no glass or alcohol. The night before our visit I prepare a lunch for my … [Read more...]
How To Go To Theme Parks For Free
Every summer millions of families flock to theme parks worldwide for fun filled adventures. Knowing How To Go To Theme Park For Free will help your family make these trips even more affordable. Yes, you can manage to go to a theme park for free, but it isn't easy. You will have to put some work into it to make it happen, but when you do the great day having fun with your familyHow To Go To Theme Park For FreeWork for the theme park. If you have a park nearby, you ca go to work part … [Read more...]
Oh Noah! from PBS Kids
One of my favorite apps for my children is the PBS Kids app. It allows you to watch episodes from your favorite PBS shows like Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger, Dinosaur Train, The Cat in the Hat, and TONS more, including Oh Noah! I've been watching episodes of Oh Noah! on this app for a while now as my toddler loves it so much, but PBS Kids is expanding its offerings of Oh Noah! it include animated videos and games.Oh Noah! is a cute television show about Noah who is visiting his Grandma for a … [Read more...]
Sponsored: Something Good Happens When We Bake
This post is sponsored by Country Crock but contains my own opinions.Starting a few months ago my daughter got the idea to bake together on Sundays. In the evenings, after dinner she starts asking what we can make. At first I was hesitant because it requires a lot of patience to have kids help in the kitchen but she was so excited and really wanted to make something together. I had her look through a cookbook and pick something relatively easy. This was the beginning of a fun … [Read more...]
Women Owned ‘Teach My’ Kits Hit Walmart Shelves
When I started Making of a Mom over 3 years ago it was my third attempt in the small business world. This attempt seems to be going a lot better than my first two and so I'll be sticking with it. It has also opened my eyes to world of Women Owned small businesses! I feel a strong desire to work with and support other women owned small businesses!As you know (if you've been reading for the past few years) I'm a big fan of Teach My. Teach My products are so much fun for family bonding. I have … [Read more...]
Spring Clothes Shopping Tips – #ImagineSpring with OshKosh
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’Gosh. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.It's finally trying to be Spring here in Missouri and so with the changing weather comes a changing wardrobe. It's time to lighten up our clothes. So as I have been shopping and switching our my children's wardrobes I thought I'd share some of my tips for Spring clothes shopping.The weather is getting warmer so it's time to shorten … [Read more...]
