Disclaimer: I received free tickets for my family to visit Schlitterbahn as part of the US Family Guide network. All posts, reviews, opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.We recently went to Schlitterbahn Kansas City for the first time and LOVED it. After all the posts I have written about Schlitterbahn leading up to our visit I was very excited and confident we would love it, but it greatly exceeded my expectations. In order to avoid … [Read more...]
How to Fight against the Rising Cost of Living and Enjoy Family Social Life
Unfortunately we are living in times of poor economic climate. Cutbacks have been made within our day to day lives, prohibiting us from enjoying life to its full potential. Finer foods are shunned, sunny holidays are skimped on and life’s adventures are scaled back.The truth is going out isn’t as affordable as it once was and we simply don’t have the disposable income to do it. Families in particular struggle with the rising costs of food and utility bills meaning activities together can be … [Read more...]
My $200 Peace of Mind
We have had colds going around and around our house for a couple weeks. As when anyone in this house gets sick they get a lecture about germs, washing hands, how long and how often to do it, the best way to cough, blowing noses, and anything else sick related. I also tell them to stay away from the baby! It is so sad when babies get sick because they are extra miserable. Since they can't have medicine to help them feel better you have to find other way to comfort them and help them to … [Read more...]
A Great Time at Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
Disclaimer: I received a discounted rate at Great Wolf Lodge in exchange for a review of my family's stay. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We moved to central Kansas in 2007. Once we were settled in we were very interested in visiting Kansas City and checking out all the sights. On one of our visits we came across Great Wolf Lodge. This amazing looking hotel called to me. I very much wanted to take a family vacation there but for one reason or another it never happened. I had a … [Read more...]
Saving Mr. Banks Poster
How lovely and insightful is this poster? I love this so much I want to print it out and hang it on my wall. This poster really moves me for some reason. This is by far the BEST poster for a Disney movie I have ever seen!Growing up I was not allowed to watch TV on Sunday's, but there were a few Disney movies I was allowed to watch. Mary Poppins was one of them. I would usually rotate between The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins. I love Mary Poppins so much. The songs are fun, the moral … [Read more...]
Beyond Bedding Accessories Review + Giveaway
A few months ago Beyond Bedding gave me a very cute boys bed set to review. This time they have given me two accessories to review. Regardless of receiving these items for free, all opinions are honest and my own. Yours may differ.We recently bought my daughter a new bedding set. We found a great deal and it was super girly and she loved it so we snatched it up. The bed set is pretty cute but now with the addition of this super cute and super SOFT accent pillow it is darling! She loves … [Read more...]
River City Star, Omaha Nebraska
My family loves to cruise, whether it be on the ocean or a river, we are all about a cruise! When I was browsing the internet looking for fun, family friendly activities I came across the River City Star river cruise. I immediately emailed them asking if they would like a little promotion on Making of a Mom and they agreed! Thank you so much for hosting my family. We arrived 30 minutes early for our cruise. While waiting to board the boat we waited in the shade of this snack shack. … [Read more...]
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha Nebraska
First of all, I am very grateful to the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau for sponsoring our trip to the zoo. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is amazing! The Henry Doorly Zoo is a massive zoo feature 130 acres of exhibits. One of the things I love about this zoo is that there are so many indoor building exhibits. We were at the zoo on a very hot day and so it was nice to be able to see some animals outside and then head indoors for some more animals in the air conditioning (unless we were … [Read more...]
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha Nebraska
The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau kindly sponsored my family's trip to Lauritzen Gardens during our Omaha weekend. We were there on a very busy day as it was "Railroad Days" in Omaha. Regardless of the increased crowds we had a very fun time exploring the gardens.Even though half of the gardens were under construction there was still plenty to see. It was a very hot afternoon, but luckily the gardens are surrounded with tall shade trees so walking around wasn't too bad and there were … [Read more...]
Delicious Orange Banana Smoothie Pops
eMeals.com has provided a couple really great popsicle recipes for me to share with you this summer! Check out this first yummy Orange Banana Smoothie Pop! Also you can check out the breakfast, lunch and dinner meal plans. You already know I am a HUGE fan! Ingredients:1 container (7-ounce) Greek yogurt2/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate2 bananas1-tablespoon lime juiceDirections:1. Puree one Greek yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, bananas, and … [Read more...]
Omaha Children’s Museum
Driving up to the Omaha Children's Museum you see these funky and colorful wind spinners. These are the perfect welcoming structure for such a fun and colorful museum. The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau generously gave my family passes to visit this great museum while we were in town.I want to note that we got there using google maps on our phones. The side of the building it took us to didn't have any parking besides on the street, so we parked there and paid a meter. There IS free … [Read more...]
The Durham Museum, Omaha Nebraska
As soon as you drive up to the beautiful old Union Station building that now houses The Durham Museum you know you are in for a treat! This lovely building was announced in 1929 and completed in 1931 to accommodate the rapidly growing railway system in the United States. In 1971 Union Station was closed and after several years of being vacant, it became home to the Western Heritage Museum. It underwent a huge renovation which was completed in 1996 and the museum was renamed The Durham … [Read more...]
Schlitterbahn – A Little Something for Everyone #Bahnfever
With having children across different age groups sometimes it is hard to find activities or attractions that everyone will love - including the adults. Some times we have to go to activities that appeal more to my 7 year old, or others that are designed for my 4 year old. This summer when you are planning your fun trips, be sure to include Schlitterbahn because there is something for everyone (yes, even the adults!)Schlitterbahn has fun splash zones designed for for little guests to be able … [Read more...]
Science City, Kansas City Review
Disclaimer: My family received free tickets to Science City for review purposes. All opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ.In the heart of Kansas City is Union Station. Built in 1914 this former train station used to house 900 rooms and accommodate tens of thousands of travelers every year. After years of being neglected, in 1999 Union Station was restored to its former glory and now is home to several restaurants, Science city, several permanent as well as rotating … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things a Mom Needs for a Beach Vacation
There are plenty of things to remember and pack when you're going on a vacation. More than 14 million visitors flock to Myrtle Beach every year so we know the importance of getting off to a good start on your trip! The key is to be organized and plan ahead. So while you may have booked your Myrtle Beach hotel and planned the itinerary for your vacation, here are five must-have items that moms should make sure to pack for their beach trip.1. SunscreenFew things can ruin a beach vacation … [Read more...]
