This post is sponsored by CanvasDiscount.com. All opinions are my own. I'm not the best at interior decorating. When we moved into this house I didn't put anything on the walls for the first several years. One day I got sick of my house looking so "temporary" and asked a friend who has a knack for decorating to help me place so things on the walls with what I had on hand. We got the living room, kitchen and hallway all decorated and looking nice. My home finally felt like someone lived in … [Read more...]
Laser Tag at Home
I received this toy free for review purposes. All opinions are my own, yours may differ. My kids are a big fan of laser tag, in any form. We love to go to fun centers and play laser tag. A few years ago we got a laser tag game at home which was cool, but the laser you were shooting was in the gun, you didn't actually have a target to wear. Now this year we have the new Laser X Revolution laser tag game. This game includes blasters attached to the targets that you wear on your chest. While this … [Read more...]
Wrestling Boredom with Wubble Rumblers
I received complimentary samples of these toys for review purposes. All opinions are my own, yours may differ.We have a lot of energy these days from homeschooling and the weather that hasn't allowed a lot of outdoor time. I received several packs of Wubble Rumblers a few days ago and they have been awesome with helping my kids get some good energy out. Normally I'd like the save toys this close to Christmas, but these were too awesome to sit in a closet. These Wubble Rumblers have been … [Read more...]
Educational VR Experience – Let’s Explore Oceans
I received complimentary product to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Since this is my first year homeschooling two of my kids, I've been looking for fun things to supplement our education. This has been easily accomplished when it comes to our science units. I have been able to find interactive books, ant farms, terrariums, LEGO kits and more. We just started a science unit about The Water in our World, and I have got the most amazing supplement - Let's … [Read more...]
Word Addiction – An app for fun and education
This post is sponsored by Word Addiction. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.The last few months of school were pretty rough on my kids. Not being allowed to be at school with the friends and teachers they love, and having to do it all at home with all those distractions (read: a 3 year old sister). They had a hard time with the methods used to finish out the year. I wish I had found a fun way to get in some of their English subject requirements a few months ago, but now I have! The … [Read more...]
Educational and Entertaining Boredom Busters
I received some products free for review purposes. There are affiliate links in this post that will result in a small commission for me if you make a purchase. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We're all home now, for who knows how long, and so I've been on the look out for some boredom busters. I want things that are entertaining and things that are educational. I realize that even the act of playing is helping my children learn in some way. I have found some really fun options that … [Read more...]
Diaper Bag Roundup
I received these items to include in a review. All opinions are my own, your may differ.It has been 5 years since I had my last baby and a few weeks ago we welcomed number 4. I knew there had been a lot of new products that had come out and I wanted to enjoy some of them since I was technically starting over. Most of the things that I had saved were completely out of style, stained or not able to be reused. I was excited when Bumkins contacted me to review some of their … [Read more...]
Fun Supplements to Home Learning
As most of the country has been forced into "homeschooling" many parents have been coming up with a way to thrive in this new environment. We went through the first week of it and really struggled. It was then that I knew I needed to come up with a better plan. My plan involved implementing my children's favorite parts of school - prizes and PE, and thanks to Oriental Trading I think I knocked it out of the park. My kids were happier which made me happier.My son in first grade used to come … [Read more...]
Gifts for kids under 15
I received products for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.I've been doing on gift shopping a lot lately. Since I have four kids I have to be careful with my budget and look for things that are budget friendly so that I can buy everyone multiple gifts. I have had several brands reach out to me to include their options in my list. Check out my fun gifts for kids under $15:Let's start with a company called OOLY. They have so many fun, affordable … [Read more...]
Perfect Gifts for a Teenage Girl
This post has been sponsored by Danbury Mint. It contains affiliate links that will earn me a small commission if you make a purchase. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.I can't believe I'm old enough to have a teenager and yet, here I am! While shopping for my kids has been easy in the past, I just head to the toy aisle, shopping for my teenage daughter has been a different beast. While she does love reading, she's picky about what she wants to read. I don't feel like I can get her … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Pets 2: Parent Review
The Secret Life of Pets 2 is coming to digital August 13, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand August 27, 2019. I'm really excited about this because my family loves this movie! Is it safe for your kids? Is it appropriate for the whole family? Here is my spoiler free, parent review. Kid Friendly This movie is completely kid friendly, in my opinion. I'm "one of those mom's" that doesn't like bathroom humor, I don't like the words stupid or idiot, and this film has none of this. … [Read more...]
Cuddle + Kind: Dolls Doing Good
I first saw Cuddle+Kind dolls a few years ago. I thought they were darling and was very impressed with their mission. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago when Cuddle+Kind reached out to me to help share their message with my readers. I was really excited at the opportunity. Check out Cuddle+Kind dolls here.They have so many darling dolls it was hard to choose, but knowing my girls, I knew they would absolutely love Penelope the Flamingo and Zoe the Unicorn. Before the dolls arrived I … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Easy Manicures at Home
This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own.My oldest daughter just turned 13 and she loves all things girly. Now that she is transitioning into teenhood, and not so interested in toys, I've been trying to think about what I can get her for Christmas. It's not fun to only get clothes, so what else can I do?Well a couple weeks ago I was introduced to Jamberry. A very professional and nice Jamberry consultant named Jennifer reached out to work with me on a Christmas promotion. I'm so … [Read more...]
Educational Bath Time Fun from Teach My
This is a post sponsored by Teach My. All opinions are my own.Teach My is a brand that I have worked with and loved for many years. Teach My provides educational kits and toys for children to help make learning fun. It's founded and owned by women! When my older kids were small we would play with the Teach My Baby and Teach My Preschooler kit. These kits helped reinforce letter, colors, shapes, learning about their body and more with fun toys and games. When they entered school we would play … [Read more...]
Inclusive Fun at Landscape Structures Playgrounds
This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.One of my kids' favorite activities is going to the park. We try to go as often as possible. Even when the weather turns a bit cooler we pack the sweaters and still enjoy the park. I also carry a blanket in our trunk to wipe down wet playgrounds after rain. We love the park!!Our favorite park is called Antioch Park, it includes some … [Read more...]
