Who is ready for summer? Tomorrow starts summer break for us, so it's coming, like it or not! I know I've been trying to think of toys and games I an buy to occupy my children's time. I mean we can't go to the zoo EVERYDAY!Who wants a chance to WIN a Magic Castle Bounce House that is sure to keep your kids occupied all summer long!? Blast Zone is going to provide a Magic Castle Bounce house to one lucky winner, so enter to win below! This contest is open to US residents 18 and older. … [Read more...]
Win 3 Glam Headbands!
I have a very hard time finding a headband to wear while running. Nothing I have tried has stayed on my head, I always find myself re-adjusting because the headband is sliding off of my head. Thank goodness for Glam Headbands! Here's a word from the company:Glam Headbands are non-slip adjustable headbands that fit girls aged 4 to adult. Athletic fashionistas of all ages love the comfortable fit of Glam Headbands and you can upgrade the headbands to include Clips sewn into the lining of the … [Read more...]
$125 Hapari Gift Card Giveaway
Summer is right around the corner and there is no better way to welcome the sunshine then with a Hapari swimwear giveaway! Hapari has a ton of different colors and styles for you to choose from so you can get ready for the beach or the pool! Hapari offers swimsuits in various sizes that are designed to be flattering on any woman, no matter what her figure is. They have gorgeous swimsuits for every body shape and type. Their swimsuits are designed with body-shaping materials so you can feel … [Read more...]
Coach Bag Giveaway
Who doesn't love the Coach brand? With Mother's Day coming up I thought it'd be fun to get together with a few of my blogging friends and giveaway a lovely Coach purse!I love this Coach Crossgrain Mini Dora Domed purse. It's beautiful and stylish and will be one to carry no matter the occasion. The classic black just goes with everything. So no matter the dress you can always get by with the little black purse! This little black purse goes anywhere and with it being from Coach you know it's … [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...]
Nominate Hard Working Moms for the Mom-Me Sweepstakes
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Best Western. All opinions are 100% mine.When you think of a Mom, what characteristics do you think of? Mom's are really a "jack of all trades" because they cook, clean, care for children, take care of the yard, take out trash, some work outside the home in addition to all of this and so much more. Hopefully other family members are around to help in all the tasks that make a home function, but Mom's really do so much and take on a lot of … [Read more...]
Lego Ninjago Training Camp Review and Giveaway
We had the pleasure of heading back to Legoland Discovery Center in Boston. My children of course were beyond thrilled to be coming back. When I told them that we were going to see something new they were even more excited. The excitement continued as I mentioned The Lego Ninjago Training Camp! They were so excited to practice their ninja skills!When we arrived at the Lego Ninago Training Camp we waited our turn to head in to the lasers. There was a long laser maze where you challenged … [Read more...]
HomeRight SteamMachine Giveaway
How to Spring Clean With HomeRight The Spring like weather has finally made an appearance here in Missouri which means birds chirping, windows open and time for the Spring Cleaning fairy to show up. However, she never arrives when the work is here to do, which means I'm on my own again this year, but with my HomeRight machines I will a step ahead of the Spring Cleaning. Here are my helpful Spring Cleaning tips!Decide what you want to do and make a plan. At our house we take it room by … [Read more...]
Biotera Pro Series Hair Care Giveaway
Save Money with Biotera Pro Series *This is a sponsored post on behalf of Naturelle all opinions are 100% my own. Saving money is something that I started doing as a way to help my family when everything else we knew as normal was whisked away within a few months. Four years ago I received the absolute worst news ever, or so I thought at the time. It was a hard blow to take, but my teaching job would be over at the end of the year due to budget cuts. So here we were a family of three, that … [Read more...]
WIN TinkerBell and the Legend of the Neverbeast Blu-ray
I'm giving away a copy of TinkerBell and the Legend of the Neverbeast blu-ray combo! This amazing movie was so much fun to learn about. Check out my interviews with the director and producer, Ginnifer Goodwin - the voice of Fawn, Bleu - who created the music, and the animators. Such a great movie!!This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner will be verified, emailed and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Enter through the rafflecopter below. Good luck!a … [Read more...]
$150 American Express Gift Card from ReturnSaver.com
This information is brought to you by ReturnSaver.com. All opinions are my own.I love to shop online because its easy and convenient BUT there is always the chance that the clothes won't fit, electronics won't work or the item just isn't what you thought it would be. Though it is a great way to shop, the possibility of having to return items sometimes talks me out of online shopping.Shopping online is so easy and it can save you so much time and money. You don't have to drive around … [Read more...]
Big Hero 6 Blu-ray Giveaway
In honor of Big Hero 6 being released on Blu-ray combo TODAY, I'm giving away a copy! Have you seen the movie yet? I LOVE it and have really enjoyed getting to know the actors behind the characters. Have you read my interviews of the voices of Tadashi and Hiro, Bayman or the directors? Get on it!Which characters are your favorite?This giveaway will run February 24 through March 4. It is open to US residents. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
Are you in the market for a vehicle but afraid that you will get turned down for a loan? EveryoneCanDrive.ca has made this something you no longer have to worry about! This car lot and financing company in one is dedicated to making sure everyone in and around Whitney, Ontario and the greater Durham Region can get into a reasonable vehicle no questions asked.No Credit, New Credit, Bad Credit, New Immigrant, Fixed Income, Bankruptcy, Credit Issues, Unemployed, Self-Employed, First Time Car … [Read more...]
Journey Gym Giveaway
If you had a new year's resolution regarding working out, being healthy and getting fit then this giveaway is one for you! Check out this cool at home gym. In a nutshell the Journey Gym is an entire workout system in a small package. You can do it all with the Journey Gym, on top of cardio you can work every muscle imaginable, and once you are done you can put it all away neatly, and tuck it away for next time. But you don't have to take my word for it, check out this video featuring Kim … [Read more...]
