Now that Valentine's Day is over, let's get on to celebrating the next fun holiday - St. Patrick's Day! I haven't been too into St. Patrick's Day on Making of a Mom but I do have a couple fun posts to help you celebrate:St. Patrick's Day Dot to DotSt. Patrick's Day Crossword PuzzleSt. Patrick's Day Snack bag toppersPot of Gold CupcakesPlus, if you want to head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers store I have a St. Patrick's Day puzzle bundle with dot to dots, crossword puzzle, … [Read more...]

All my 5 year old wanted for Christmas was Paw Patrol: Sea Patrol things. All the toys, vehicles, characters, EVERYTHING! Lucky for him Santa brought the Sea Patrol boat and Grandma provided a couple of the vehicles.  Now all we need if the movie!! So you know I was super excited when this email hit my inbox to offer up PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol as a giveaway to my readers!! PAW Patrol gear up for some underwater crime fighting and problem solving. On these six nautical adventures, including two … [Read more...]

This information is brought to you by EvgieNev. All opinions are my own. Are you wanting to redecorate? Or moving into a new home soon? Here are 3 things we did to decorate our home.Buy used items: There are some things you can't buy used but there are many things you should buy used. Large pieces of furniture are a bargain when you buy them used - and most of the time they are real wood so you know they are made well! They are all easy to repaint and restore to make them match your decor. … [Read more...]

Coming to DVD February 6 is Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls. In this fantastical collection of episodes, Shimmer, Shine and Leah travel beyond the Rainbow Falls for all-new magical adventures where they'll explore wondrous locales and meet exciting new friends. Whether they're recovering a magical Genie Gem, searching for Zac in the forest, or rescuing Zeta from a wild whirlpool, Shimmer, Shine and Leah are always ready to work together and lend a helping hand. My kids have really … [Read more...]

Spring is approaching and so is a new My Little Pony movie!! Coming to DVD on February 13 is My Little Pony: Spring Into Friendship. This darling DVD features all your favorite ponies and all their funny antics. Big trouble is on the horizon when Twilight Sparkle is given only two coveted tickets to the most anticipated event in town! How will she decide which of her best friends gets to go with her? Discover the answer, and see four more amazing pony tales, as Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Pinkie … [Read more...]

Hey Blaze fans, get ready for a new DVD coming Febraury 13, 2018! My kids are huge fans of Blaze and the Monster Machines and so they are looking forward to the next DVD.This new DVD has four great episodes:Tow Truck Tough - Blaze transforms into a tow truck and teams up with AJ and Gabby to save Stripes and Crusher. Light Riders - On your mark, get set, glow! Blaze and his Light Rider friends race into action to light up the night and catch a mysterious kangaroo leaving all of Axle … [Read more...]

Welcome To The Thirty-One Gifts Your Way Giveaway! As we welcomed the new year many people welcome resolutions or implement changes to try to better their lives and homes. If decluttering your space is on your list of goals for 2018 you're going to love the January Special from Thirty-One Gifts! I've teamed up with The Mommy Island to share more about this great deal on products to help you declutter your home and enter for a chance to win a Your Way Bundle from Thirty-One Gifts!  … [Read more...]

Teach My GiveawayThis great giveaway is sponsored by Teach My and hosted by Life with Heidi. A few years ago I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at the 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 Animals. But now they have a new kit and it is … [Read more...]

I'm really excited to share this darling video with you! We actually got a copy last week and my kids LOVED it. It's really darling. Coming to DVD January 30 is "Nella the Princess Knight."Join Nella on daring quests as she transforms into a princess knight and courageously defends her kingdom. Whether she's searching for a lost invitation or rescuing a phoenix, Nella is always ready to stand up for what's right. This DVD includes 8 incredible episodes:Princess Nella's … [Read more...]

Coming to DVD and digital February 13 is a new movie, Hedgehogs from Lionsgate. In this outrageous family adventure, Web superstars @jennxpenn (Jen McAllister) and the Smosh duo (Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox) join forces with comedy legends Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Chevy Chase (Caddyshack). The laughter begins as a mischievous hedgehog named Bobby leaves his wilderness home and joins Hubert, a featherbrained pigeon, on a wild, unpredictable journey. They make their way to the big … [Read more...]

It's time celebrate!! It's Making of a Mom's 6th birthday and to celebrate I'm hosting a giveaway!!Making of a Mom was started in January of 2012. It was my third attempt at blogging and one I've really enjoyed and decided to stick with. Making of a Mom has certainly grown over these years. Just this week I got a brand new color scheme, but I've been through multiple templates, styles and colors.My goal is to continue to connect with Mom's who are facing the daily grind of family life, … [Read more...]

This post is in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. However, all opinions are 100% my own. Huge Trollhunters Giveaway   Are you a Trollhunters fan or even a Funko Collector? Then this giveaway is right up your alley because I've partnered up with Dreamworks to bring you this Huge Trollhunters Giveaway!! Guillermo Del Toro’s Trollhunters Part 2 premieres exclusively on Netflix December 15 Jim ventures deeper into the Troll world to battle the vicious leader of the Darklands, while … [Read more...]

The Deep follows the Nekton family—a brilliant team of underwater explorers. With state-of-the-art technology and an unquenchable thirst for discovery, the Nektons explore the mysterious depths of the ocean, where most of our world lies unexplored and unexplained. The series is currently airing on the Universal Kids Network, Monday-Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET. You can also stream seasons one and two on Netflix now.I have sat in on my kids watching a couple of these episodes and they are a lot … [Read more...]

Teach My GiveawayThis great giveaway is sponsored by Teach My and hosted by Life with Heidi. A few years ago I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at the 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 Animals. But now they have a new kit and it is … [Read more...]

This information is brought to you by Evgie Wall Decals. All opinions are my own.Once December is over, life slows down a little. It's a great time to work on a project that has been on hold for a while. Maybe you want to redecorate a room, or you are expecting a baby, and it's time to decorate a nursery. Anytime you need to decorate a room - it can be a lot of work - but not when you use wall decals from EvgieNev.Wall Decals from EvgieNev are easy to apply, and in just a few hours you … [Read more...]