Bringing home a new baby is pure joy but it also comes with much adjustment and even more worries and fears. When I heard about Owlet Baby Care I was blown away. I contacted Owlet and told them how interested I was in their product and how impressed and grateful I was for the founders for providing such a wonderful product to parents everywhere.I will admit I am a pretty paranoid parent. I mean how can you not be. There is so much to worry about. I checked my babies at least 12 times every … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of Our Summer
Summer break has been in full swing at our house for 7 weeks now! Boredom easily creeps in so here are so suggestions to break up the day and keep introducing fun. This has worked great at my house.1. Each child has a morning routine. When they wake up they eat breakfast, clean their room, practice the piano and do several pages in their educational workbook. I have found that my kids actually don't mind doing the workbook and I enjoy that they are keeping their skills sharp for … [Read more...]
Review: Happy Crafters
Ever since I got my cutting machine I have wanted to venture out into the world of iron on vinyl. I started with the regular indoor/outdoor vinyl and was having so much fun I sort of forgot about it for a while. I recently became aware of Happycrafters.com and knew I had to have some of their adorable vinyl and products! I got a lovely package in the mail complete with iron on solids and patterns as well as some high quality indoor/outdoor vinyl. In addition I got a Weeder Tool. I had been … [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...]
Hot Wheels Hyper Racer Speeding Into Our First Place Toy
Thanks to Toy State for sending this toy for my boys to review. All opinions are our own.With the big age difference between my boys it's hard to find a toy that interests both of them and that is appropriate for both. This Hot Wheels Hyper Racer is awesome because both my boys LOVE cars, especially fast cars. Working it is as easy as pushing a button. The buttons will either play some sound effects, music, make the car change color or have it take off. This Hot Wheel Hyper Racer is the … [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...]
Samsung Dual Electrical Oven
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.There are several times a year that I could use several ovens in my house. Of course on holidays but I also could use it every Sunday and pretty much whenever I make dessert. Every Sunday we have a traditional family dinner of pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and rolls and when we're lucky dessert. I usually have to have the pot roast and the rolls … [Read more...]
Personalized Learning for my Toddler
Today's post is brought to you by I See Me!, makers of amazing personalized gifts.My baby (who is really a toddler) has been lucky to have two older siblings who are so smart and share their smarts with him. We didn't make any extraordinary effort with him but by the age of two he knew his alphabet and can count to 22. He also knows most of his colors and his shapes. Thanks to I See Me! I was able to get him a personalized alphabet book that he loves to read! I also got him a "Night Night … [Read more...]
Protect Your Skin Tips + Ideas
I received Coolibar products to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.I'm very concerned about skin. At the young age of 23, long before anyone should have to deal with skin cancer, I had skin cancer. Then a couple of years later I had it again. I know part of it is genetics because my Dad has had various forms of cancer throughout his life. As a pre-teen I wasn't as careful with my skin as I should have been. I would often swim at a friend's house without sunscreen, or only … [Read more...]
Eureka! I’m #CleaningUntangled + Free Printable Chore Chart
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CleaningUntangled #CollectiveBiasWe sing a song at our house that starts with the phrase "Saturday is a special day". It then goes on to talk about all the chores we do on Saturday to prepare for Sunday (which is a day of rest at our house). Saturday's are used to clean our house and then be rewarded with fun. We spend the morning with the children cleaning, organizing and learning how to … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Love Zaycon Fresh
Zaycon Foods provided me with complimentary products. The opinions I have expressed are my own. #ad #sponsoredZaycon Fresh (they've changed their name, formerly just Zaycon) is an amazing company that provides bulk meat products at events located near you. I know a lot of you are already big fans of Zaycon Fresh. I was introduced to their chicken breasts a couple of years ago and now recently received a 40 pound order of their 93/7 lean ground beef.Here are 5 reasons I love Zaycon Fresh … [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...]
Simple Breakfast Solution
Though this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.As a busy Wife, Mom, and blogger, I don't have time (and let's be hone, desire!) everyday to whip up waffles, pancakes, and other busy breakfasts every morning. Some days are just plain crazy. Big meals in the morning are just not my thing. I always go for fast and easy breakfasts. I figure I can spend my time in the kitchen over the stove in the morning or spend time giving my kiddos extra precious hugs and cuddles before they're off … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Love the Urbini Emi Travel System
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Urbini. I received an Urbini stroller to facilitate my review as well as thank me for my participation. If you are in the market for a new travel system, know someone shopping or even need a gift to give someone who is about to have a baby, listen up! I have been through a lot of strollers and travel systems in my 9 years of being a Mom and the wins highest awards in my book! This travel system is sold exclusively at … [Read more...]
Feeling Special with I See Me!
If you've been a reader of Making of a Mom for a while, you know I LOVE the company I See Me! They specialize in personalized gifts. They offer such things as books, lunch boxes, placemats, stickers, puzzles and more.My son, who also happens to be the middle child, definitely suffers from middle child syndrome. He often has to share with his baby brother and doesn't get much of his own since the baby came along. When the chance came up to work with I See Me! again I definitely … [Read more...]
