Ahhh after all this snow we have been getting in the Boston area, it was so wonderful to be able to spend the evening at Coco Key Water Park in Danvers, Ma. I suggest that if you have cabin fever (which I can't imagine you wouldn't) then you head to Coco Key Water Park. It is so much fun and there is so much to do and enjoy! From the moment we stepped through the doors my kids wanted to throw themselves in the water. They couldn't believe how warm it was (despite the snowfall outside). … [Read more...]
My Favorite Moments
Take a look at life unscripted! Most of the pictures I share on my blog are scripted, planned and purposeful. I want to showcase a recipe or product on my site and so the picture is zoomed in and my house is clean. This picture is from our Sunday dinner. Real life happening. Not a clean table, not a clean background just my cute toddler loving his roll and his sippy cup (moments before this picture was taken he was talking to the pirates on the Tommee Tippee sippy cup).My favorite moments … [Read more...]
10 Heroic Habits of Health
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for LISTERINE. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.Superheroes are a big deal in our home. My kids love Superheroes - toys, movies, cartoons, all of it! Since Superheroes are people that we should look up to, have qualities we want to mimic and habits we also want to have we have come up with: 10 Heroic Habits of Health 1. Family Walks One of our favorite … [Read more...]
#ShareAwesome with Safe and Positive Online Experiences
We are living in a digital world and I have a digital family. Technology and the internet is everywhere in our lives. My kids play on tablets and use apps daily. They have computer class at school where they are online. They love to watch Netflix using the Wii. I am online a ton for my blog. The internet is on our phones. I am constantly sharing photos on my social media sites, some of which include my family. The internet is woven into my family's lives, so internet safety is important. We have … [Read more...]
Happiness is Family Travel
I'm so happy (see what I did there!) to team up with HappyFamily to talk about what makes me happy. For our family, happiness is traveling together. We have been blessed to travel the world, see different cultures and meet new people. I have enjoyed our family travel experiences so far and look forward to a lifetime of traveling with my favorite people!This summer had a family first. We took a huge road trip to Springfield, IL, Columbus, OH, Hershey, PA, Niagara Falls, NY, … [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...]
How to Make Exercise Fun for the Whole Family
All parents want their children to be as healthy as possible, and one of the most important factors that determine physical health is exercise. The benefits of an active lifestyle have been well documented and it’s a good idea to start as early as possible when teaching children the importance of physical exercise. The whole family should get involved in physical activities, in order that a god example is set to the youngest members. Timing is EverythingIf you time … [Read more...]
Educational Play Everyday
I am working together with Teach My to inform you of these new sets. All experiences and opinions are my own. yours may differ.Last year I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at my 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 … [Read more...]
3 Springtime Activities to Get the Kids Outdoors
We weren’t sure if we would, but we made it! Another winter is finally behind us and now it’s time to soak up and enjoy the sunshine that spring brings with it. So put the snow boots and heavy coats in storage, open up the windows and read on for some outdoor activities you can enjoy with your children this spring.Revisit Some Games of YesteryearThis spring, consider making a push toward putting the video games and iPad away and getting outside to play games that were fun years ago … [Read more...]
5 Financial Tips to Prepare for Having a Baby
Edna J. Le Shan once said, “A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” Of course, what Edna didn’t mention is that kids come with a pretty hefty price tag. Having a baby should be a celebration of life, and not a cause for financial grief. My mother will tell you that you’ll never have enough money saved up to have a child, so you might as well just go for it. I, on the other hand, believe that if the proper planning is done for your household … [Read more...]
5 Kid-Friendly Ideas for Backyard Entertaining!
Outdoor entertaining is a great idea for children. When an event is held outdoors, kids have plenty of room to run around and enjoy the fresh air. Keep these tips in mind the next time you plan a backyard party.Safety Is KeySafety is the most important factor to consider about any event, and you need to consider extra safety precautions when children are present. Before the party, take a walk around your backyard and carefully note any safety hazards. Your pool needs to be secure, and … [Read more...]
Tommee Tippee Double Electric Breast Pump – Light and Simple to Use
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. As a nursing Mom it is important to me to have the tools I need to feed my baby. There are times when I have some excess milk or other times when I'm not around to feed him, but he still needs to eat. I was blessed to have a friend give me a great pump when I was pregnant with baby #3. I hadn't ever had one before so it was a … [Read more...]
Consider Staples for your Christmas Toy Shopping
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I'm going to guess that as you are making your gift lists and looking for toy deals you might have skipped over the Staples ad? Well DON'T! Staples has some fantastic holiday toy offerings! Check out two new toys from Staples that will be under our Christmas tree this year.First the Origami Zoo kit. My daughter is big into … [Read more...]
#SMILINGITFORWARD™ With Tylenol
Disclosure: I have received information and products from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks.I love to see my kids happy! My kids are pretty easy to please and so the littlest things will produce the biggest smiles. Last week when we went to the grocery store, we decided to put my 10 month old baby in the car cart instead of having him ride in his car seat. He LOVED it. … [Read more...]
Tweekaboo – Easily Capturing Special Moments
Disclosure: I received compensation for including Tweekaboo in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Tweekaboo is a life story app that makes it easy for busy moms to capture their children's everyday moments and instantly save them to a digital scrapbook which can be printed, all using your iPhone. Because every child wants to know what they were like when they were small!Tweekaboo founder, Eugene Murphy, discovered that being a modern dad … [Read more...]
