This sponsored content has been brought to you by Walmart.com.It seems that Frozen mania is everywhere! People have their own versions and parody's of "Let it Go" that are flooding YouTube and my Facebook feed. Disney loves Frozen so much they are ripping out a classic ride at Epcot to replace it with a Frozen ride. It's everywhere! So, how do you feel about Frozen?I am torn. Part of me liked the movie and thought it was really cute but the other part of me is sick of all the hype and … [Read more...]
Get Crafting at a Discount with Blitsy
This post brought to you by Blitsy. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Making of a Mom.I love to make crafts. Notice I didn't say I am necessarily good at it, but I like doing it. It is therapeutic to me. I prefer having someone else's work to copy because I lack the confidence to just strike out and do it on my own. When I have done that I have come back with weird crafts not quite suitable to display.Since I love to craft, but maybe waste some of my supplies it's … [Read more...]
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale Coming
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Between Friends of Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. This program is in partnership with Real Mom Media (www.RealMomMedia.com). All opinions are my own.In February I shopped, for the first time in my life, at the Just Between Friends sale in Overland Park, KS. It was so amazing, words can hardly describe it. Picture an enormous building filled with all things children. Everything was priced incredible well and I was able to walk out of … [Read more...]
Mother Daughter Date Ideas
Disclosure: I received free products for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Before school starts and life gets crazy I like to take my kids out on individual dates. We have a lot of fun as a family, but I think this individual time is a great way to let them know they are loved individually! It's a great time to create memories and bond.Here are some of my top Mother/Daughter date ideas:Go out for ice cream. My daughter loves our local … [Read more...]
Back to Class Savings Event with Walmart.com
Disclosure: I teamed up with Walmart.com to bring you these Back to School Deals. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.If you haven't started your Back to School shopping, now is the time. We always trust Walmart with our Back to School shopping because they have the best prices on clothes, lunch boxes, backpacks, electronics, school supplies and more. The Walmart Back to Class Savings Event is on now! Get ready to save big with budget-friendly savings on back to … [Read more...]
Dove and Walgreens Celebrate Women
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Global Influence to bring you this sponsored content.I seem to be backwards in my life when it comes to my sense of beauty and confidence. "Normally" I would say teenagers struggle with their looks and whether they feel beautiful or not. As a teenager I was pretty confident in myself. While I wasn't popular or gorgeous by any means, I was happy with me and didn't really fall into the trap of worry what others though.Fast forward into my late 20's and … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Drink Silk, Save Water #YayWater
I don't often think about where my food comes from. Of course I know that each different meat comes from that specific animal and I know plants come from the ground that some farmer has worked and milk comes from cows, but I really don't think about it in detail. Last week this thought occurred to my husband and I and we asked out 4 year old son "where does milk come from?" his response? "The store." Parent fail! So we then explained that cows live on farms and make milk. The farmer milks the … [Read more...]
Is it getting hot in here? Silhouette’s April Promotion
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Silhouette has monthly promotions where they feature a very cool product and then bundle it with their cutting machines, either the Cameo or the Portrait. April's promotion is all about heat transfers. Besides getting an awesome deal on the bundles, if you don't already own a cutting machine, or want to give one as a gift, you can get 30% off heat … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Perfect Dress for Your Special Occasion
Disclosure: This sponsored post was brought to your by JJ's House. When special events happen you want to be prepared with the most perfect dress. Events like Homecoming, Prom, Graduation, a wedding and other special occasions call for the perfect dress. Websites like JJshouse.com can help if you are doing your shopping online. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for that dress.Color. If you have a date, talk about what color scheme you want to go with. You will … [Read more...]
Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit Bundles Sale
Silhouette is having another promotion. This time the star of the show is the Stamping starter kit. Here are the details:· 1 CAMEO, 1 stamping starter kit, 1 light hold cutting mat, 1 teal CAMEO dust cover for $269.99 (MSRP $351.96)· 1 Portrait, 1 stamping starter kit, 1 light hold cutting mat, 1 grey Portrait dust cover for $129.99 (MSRP $229.96)· Stamping starter kit 25% off· Almost everything at silhouetteamerica.com will be 20% off! (Excludes … [Read more...]
How to Create a Themed Family Movie Night with World Market
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me in behalf of Cost Plus World Market. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Having a family movie night is a weekly occurrence at our house. We love to spend time together as a family. Also, family movie night is the ONLY time we eat in the basement in front of the TV, so that makes it extra special!This past week I decided to make it a themed moved night. I thought the kids would have a really fun time … [Read more...]
From Engagement to Beyond – Wedding Registry Gifts + Giveaway #TargetWedding
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Target, but all opinions and content are my own. Follow along with #TargetWeddingGetting engaged is so much fun! Immediately as a couple you begin to plan your wedding and life beyond that together. Of course, you will incorporate the things you both love into your wedding and beyond. Using a Target Wedding Registry is a great way to let others know what gifts you would like to receive and what things interest you as a couple.When my husband … [Read more...]
Just Between Friends Super Sale – Lee’s Summit, MO & Overland Park, KS #JBFKC #ad
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Between Friends of Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. This program is in partnership with Real Mom Media (www.RealMomMedia.com). All opinions are my own. Attention Bargain Shoppers! I have some great sales to tell you about! Just Between Friends is having a big sale in Lee's Summit and Overland Park! The Pavilion at John Knox Village520 NW Murray Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081Thursday, Feb 20th 10am-7pm … [Read more...]
Choosing a Prom Dress
Disclosure: This sponsored post was brought to you by JenJenHouse. Prom season is nearing and if you have a teenager in the house, you may already be hearing talk of it. If you have a teenage son perhaps him and his friends are discussing who to ask or how to ask. If you have a teenage girl, I'm sure her and her friends are looking for that perfect dress.Have you considered shopping online? JenJenHouse is an online boutique filled with beautiful dresses. While … [Read more...]
Comparing Prices and Saving Money with mySupermarket
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of mySupermarket. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Put down your calculator and get ready to have your comparison shopping done for you! mySupermarket is a fabulous website that enables you to shop for groceries and household products while comparing the prices across several websites such as: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Costco, Soap.com, Diapers.com and Drugstore.com.I hopped onto … [Read more...]