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Being a teenager is hard, being the Mom of a teenager is hard but there are many things we have found that make the whole growing up thing a lot easier. One of those things is bullet journalling. Bullet Journalling for teens gives teens the ability to have self expression, learn about themselves and for teens to be creative. Bullet Journaling for Teens Why Teens should Use Bullet Journaling If you are looking for a way to help your teen be … [Read more...]
Back to school is almost here, so like every year I went on the hunt for some of the coolest back to school stuff that would make your life easier, or I just thought were super cool and you all had to know about them! If you are wondering what to pack for lunch, be sure to check out the 101 Lunch box ideas for kids! You will never be stumped on what to pack for lunch! Pediped Shoes. If you have not heard of Pediped then you are … [Read more...]
Calling all Disney fans! Right now you can call your kids favorite Disney characters and get a special bedtime message!!! The kids will love this FREE Disney bedtime message! Disney bedtime phone call To get your free bedtime message just call 1-877-7-MICKEY! There are five special messages from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Goofy!!! That is like basically having Mickey’s phone number... really what could be cooler … [Read more...]
Being a parent means teaching the kiddos lots of things that they are going to need in life. If you have a pet in the house or your child wants their own pet it is important to teach children how to be responsible pet owners. Teaching kids to be responsible pet owners is important in making sure their pets are well taken care of. There are many things that go into teaching kids to be responsible pet owners. When McKenzie was 10 she … [Read more...]
Graco Dream Big Sweepstakes If you are having a baby or know someone who is you do NOT want to miss this awesome Graco Dream Big Sweepstakes! Hurry and get your entries in because the Graco Dream Big Sweepstakes ends on August 11, 2018! The weekly Graco Dream Big Sweepstakes winners will receive One (1) Graco®UNO2DUO™ Travel System. The Grand Prize Winner will receive an UNO2DUO™ Travel System and a gift card with a total value of $2,500 for … [Read more...]
If you haven't heard the news yet, Britax came out with a new line of car seats, the Essentials™ by Britax. As a long time fan of Brtiax, I am really excited about this new line! The new line is the new everyday value brand of Britax but with all the safety that Britax is known for. This new Essentials™ by Britax line extends Britax safety technology to more families at a lower price point. I love that the lower price point for this Britax … [Read more...]
If you are looking for a computer in time for back to school the new HP Envy x360 laptops are 2-in-1 devices might be the perfect one that you are looking for! The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop has a ton of awesome features that would make it great for a student going back to school or a college student! HP Envy x360 laptops are 2-in-1 devices that can transfer from a laptop to a tablet in seconds. These touch-screen laptops come with Windows … [Read more...]
If your kiddo is having a birthday then you are going to want to make sure you add the Build-A-Bear Count your Candles Club to your list of Birthday fun to do with kids. This fun new Build-A-Bear birthday Club is one that the kids will have a ton of fun with, since they get to make their own Build-A-Bear and get the super cute Build-A-Bear Birthday Bear!! If you missed the Build-A-Bear Pay your own age promotion that happened on July 12th, you … [Read more...]
Starting the Keto diet is a great way to get your health back on track. Helping your whole family get on the Keto diet doesn’t have to be as hard as it sounds. Feeding a large family on the Keto diet is more possible than ever and here’s how to do it. I know it sounds like it would be scary to have the whole family, especially a large family, on the Keto diet but with these easy tips and tricks you will be able to feed a large family on the … [Read more...]
Having a baby on a Military budget is something that can be rather tricky. If you are in the military then you know the budget you have to work with is not large by any means but with a little creativity you can make it work. In fact Tom and I had 3 kids while he was a low ranking airmen. While it was tough at times it is not impossible to have a baby on a military budget. I did have to get creative at times, to make having a baby on a … [Read more...]
While you might now realize it, cats get stressed just like we do. However the signs of cat stress are not always as upfront as they are with a person. Having 4 cat babies in the house, cat stress is something that I have learned to pick up on fairly easy. However if you are a new cat owner you might not recognize them and just assume they are normal. I have partnered with FELIWAY® to help you be aware of the signs of cat stress and how you … [Read more...]
If you are stuck on what to get Grandpa for Father's Day then check out this awesome list of gift ideas that we have rounded up for you! Arc 5 5-Blade Wet Dry Electric Shaver—ES-LV95-S The Panasonic Arc 5 5-blade wet dry electric shaver offers the best and closest shave with its precision 5-blade shaving system. A high-performance 14,000 cpm linear motor provides fast, efficient shaving with built-in shaving sensors to monitor … [Read more...]
If you are looking for the best gifts for dad, we have rounded up a few awesome gift ideas that we are sure Dad is going to love! Finding a gift for Dad can sometimes be a challenge, I know I struggle at times to figure out something that would be the perfect gift for Tom for Father's Day. Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dad Blackstone Griddle This is a great gift for any dad who enjoys outdoor cooking, eliminating the hassle of carrying a … [Read more...]
Sometimes life gets crazy and we need a bit of help remembering things. This Cat Owner Monthly Checklist printable will make your life as a cat owner easier, so you don't forget the monthly things that need to be done when you own a cat. One of the things that was required of McKenzie when she got her cat a few years ago was that she was responsible for him. She was responsible for feeding him, changing his litter box and all of his daily … [Read more...]
During the summer months when all the kiddos are home from school and everyone is not used to being home all day it can get a bit hectic and crazy at times. Having ways to make lunch time easier during the summer will save everyone's sanity, both mom and kids! In our house summer time is filled with lots of fun. From making edible slime and unicorn slime to completing our summer bucket list and doing all the fun summer activities for kids … [Read more...]
Calling all Sunny Day fans! You are going to be super excited because you can now have your favorite Sunny Day episodes on a DVD at home to watch whenever you want to! If you haven't seen the show yet, it is super cute! The newest Sunny Day DVD follows 10-year-old master hairstylist and entrepreneur, Sunny. Along with the help of her best friends Blair and Rox, and her loyal and lovable puppy Doodle, Sunny confidently takes on any … [Read more...]
I am really going to hope that my parents don't see this post and think that I am referring to them as older while talking about how to make home safer for an older loved one. While my parents are not there yet I know with in time they will be. It is a fact of life that we all have to face, even if we don't want to. Parent are going to get older and us as their kids are the ones who are going to take care of them. I believe we owe it back to them … [Read more...]
I am always looking for ways to keep memories alive. As time goes on and we get older we forget important things. For me having a baby book for each of my kids to remember the times when they were little is super important. It is also important to me that my kids and their kids and then their kids ect remember the important people in our family like my parents. I am the one with the camera taking photos or random visits, hanging out time with my … [Read more...]
When the power goes out many times it just happens, so you need to be prepared ahead of time, which it why it is important have everything on the Power Outage Preparedness Checklist. This recently has become something that we have been dealing with, and we were thankful the last power outage that we had our SureFire Sidekick Flashlight to help navigate the dark when the power went out. This past week has been a MESS due to a power outage … [Read more...]
If you have a Cinemark Theater near you then you do not want to miss the Cinemark Summer Movies! You will be able to see movies for just 50¢ per person! I don’t know about you guys but I am excited to have fun, and relax with the kids. One of my FAVORITE things is cheap movies!!! We love going to see new movies, but really we love going to the movies in general. Secretly I think the kids like going to the movies just for the popcorn … [Read more...]
