Some kids love to collect things. My kids have a pencil collection and a collection of certain little toys. When I was young I collected The Boxcar Children books. My Mom was a teacher and so I had access to a lot of book orders where we could buy all of the books in the series. I especially loved the special edition books with the white covers because they had puzzles in the back. When I found out about this event it really took me back to my childhood. I'm really excited about The Boxcar … [Read more...]

Paw Patrol is a favorite at my house. My preschool son LOVES it and has all the toys and movies. My baby is also starting to love it because she enjoys his toys. My son saw this movie in my email and was really excited about the newest Paw Patrol movie coming out: Summer Rescue. Whether they're tracking down missing fireworks or embarking on a wacky windsurfing rescue, the pups are always ready to save the day under the summer sun. There are a lot of awesome episodes on this DVD, which comes … [Read more...]

Did you see the first Maya the Bee movie? It was pretty cute and now she's back for another adventure!After a slow harvest season, the very survival of the hive is threatened. Maya, and her sidekick, Willy, go to Buzztropolis, where the Empress invites them to participate in the Honey Games. But if they lose, the hive will have to give the Empress all of their summer honey! Needless to say, Maya and Willy’s teammates are neither enthusiastic nor athletic, but Maya remains positive and … [Read more...]

Teach My GiveawayThis great giveaway is sponsored by Teach My and hosted by Life with Heidi. A 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 … [Read more...]

Now that Valentine's Day is over, let's get on to celebrating the next fun holiday - St. Patrick's Day! I haven't been too into St. Patrick's Day on Making of a Mom but I do have a couple fun posts to help you celebrate:St. Patrick's Day Dot to DotSt. Patrick's Day Crossword PuzzleSt. Patrick's Day Snack bag toppersPot of Gold CupcakesPlus, if you want to head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers store I have a St. Patrick's Day puzzle bundle with dot to dots, crossword puzzle, … [Read more...]

All my 5 year old wanted for Christmas was Paw Patrol: Sea Patrol things. All the toys, vehicles, characters, EVERYTHING! Lucky for him Santa brought the Sea Patrol boat and Grandma provided a couple of the vehicles.  Now all we need if the movie!! So you know I was super excited when this email hit my inbox to offer up PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol as a giveaway to my readers!! PAW Patrol gear up for some underwater crime fighting and problem solving. On these six nautical adventures, including two … [Read more...]

This information is brought to you by EvgieNev. All opinions are my own. Are you wanting to redecorate? Or moving into a new home soon? Here are 3 things we did to decorate our home.Buy used items: There are some things you can't buy used but there are many things you should buy used. Large pieces of furniture are a bargain when you buy them used - and most of the time they are real wood so you know they are made well! They are all easy to repaint and restore to make them match your decor. … [Read more...]

Coming to DVD February 6 is Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls. In this fantastical collection of episodes, Shimmer, Shine and Leah travel beyond the Rainbow Falls for all-new magical adventures where they'll explore wondrous locales and meet exciting new friends. Whether they're recovering a magical Genie Gem, searching for Zac in the forest, or rescuing Zeta from a wild whirlpool, Shimmer, Shine and Leah are always ready to work together and lend a helping hand. My kids have really … [Read more...]

Spring is approaching and so is a new My Little Pony movie!! Coming to DVD on February 13 is My Little Pony: Spring Into Friendship. This darling DVD features all your favorite ponies and all their funny antics. Big trouble is on the horizon when Twilight Sparkle is given only two coveted tickets to the most anticipated event in town! How will she decide which of her best friends gets to go with her? Discover the answer, and see four more amazing pony tales, as Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Pinkie … [Read more...]

Hey Blaze fans, get ready for a new DVD coming Febraury 13, 2018! My kids are huge fans of Blaze and the Monster Machines and so they are looking forward to the next DVD.This new DVD has four great episodes:Tow Truck Tough - Blaze transforms into a tow truck and teams up with AJ and Gabby to save Stripes and Crusher. Light Riders - On your mark, get set, glow! Blaze and his Light Rider friends race into action to light up the night and catch a mysterious kangaroo leaving all of Axle … [Read more...]

Welcome To The Thirty-One Gifts Your Way Giveaway! As we welcomed the new year many people welcome resolutions or implement changes to try to better their lives and homes. If decluttering your space is on your list of goals for 2018 you're going to love the January Special from Thirty-One Gifts! I've teamed up with The Mommy Island to share more about this great deal on products to help you declutter your home and enter for a chance to win a Your Way Bundle from Thirty-One Gifts!  … [Read more...]

Teach My GiveawayThis great giveaway is sponsored by Teach My and hosted by Life with Heidi. A 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 … [Read more...]