Recipes, Travel, Crafts & Family Advice for Moms
Guys I am so excited that the count down is on to when the Walmart Black Friday shopping starts! I have all the information you need to get your Walmart Black Friday 2018 planning done and a few tips on this year will be the hottest and easiest Walmart Black Friday Shopping EVER! Walmart Black Friday 2018 I got the chance a few weeks ago to go to Walmart headquarters and get you all the INSIDE SCOOP of what will be coming for Walmart Black … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf Ideas! No worries coming up with Elf on the Shelf Ideas this year because we have you covered with this HUGE list of EASY Elf on the Shelf Ideas! With 135 Elf on the Shelf Ideas you can scroll thru this list and not have to think of anything to do this year! Are you sitting up at night looking at the Elf going "What the heck are you going to do tonight that you have not already done?" Then you are going to LOVE this list … [Read more...]
I have been am that new mom with the crazy hair, drinking way to much coffee and wondering how in the world every thing was going to get done. If that is you currently I promise you the insanity does get a little bit better as the kids get older but I know the new baby stage can make Moms go a little bit crazy! There are a few little tricks that I used to make life run smoother whenever we had a new baby in the house! One of the biggest … [Read more...]
Disney Book Group sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway! If you are looking for an amazing book for the kids to dive into The Mortification of Fovea Munson needs to be on your list! Perfect timing for Halloween fun, or to add to the gift shopping list! Logan recently read the book and LOVED it! He told me it was one of the best books he has read recently and that the storyline is great for kids! The … [Read more...]
Can you believe that fall is already here? I am looking at my calendar and wondering where in the world summer went. I feel like summer blew by and I am so hoping that fall doesn't do the same. But I am pretty sure that it is going to. For us fall means a lot of prepping for winter, getting things done before the snow comes and getting into a routine. It is a time for us that is very busy. The homeschooling kicks up a big notch from our … [Read more...]
October 9th is the release date for the super fun movie, Hotel Transylvania 3! It is perfect timing for any Halloween fun you are planning! The movie is super cute and perfect for kids, and with Halloween being right around the corner Hotel Transylvania 3 is perfectly fitting! Hotel Transylvania 3 is perfect for any Halloween parties you are planning or for a super fun family movie night! While watching the movie itself is amazing to … [Read more...]
There are some rules that come along with the Elf on the Shelf, and sometimes they are hard for little kids to remember. To help you we made this Elf on the Shelf Rules Printable that you can print out and keep on the fridge (or where ever else you want to put it), so the kids can remember the Elf on the Shelf Rules. The easiest way to make sure your kiddos follow the rules, is to explain them first. With Elf on the Shelf you can not touch … [Read more...]
So not to long ago many of us were crying tears because Toys R Us announced it was going out of business. Then came the process of the stores going out of business. Well it seems as though the time of Toys R Us being out of business could be short lived..... According to the Wall Street Journal the Toys R Us Brand is going to be revived along with Babies R Us. According to the court papers that were filed, instead of continuing on the … [Read more...]
Interactive Reading apps for kids are quickly becoming something we love having in our house. Partnering with Playing Forward gave us the chance to explore a new interactive reading app, Maxi the Taxi Dog and share about it with you guys. Since we started homeschooling I have learned many new things about my children. One of the biggest things I have learned about them is the way that they learn and where their struggles are. All of them learn … [Read more...]
I don't know if you can believe how fast time has flown by since Hannah was born, but she is now 2 years old. Someone pinch me please, because time is going by way to fast for my liking. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. Over the last 2 years many things have changed, she has grown in size, exploding with talking (she is always talking), her personality has exploded and so much more. But one thing that has … [Read more...]
We have always had multiple cats in our house and for us it is important that each one is a happy cat. There are many different things that go into having a happy cat in your home. In our experience, if one cat is unhappy they all are, so we focus on making sure all of the cats are happy in their environment individually, so as a group they can be happy together. If you are new to having cats, then you might not know what to look for when you … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. One of the things I hate most about eating tasty food is that at times I get heartburn. If you are a regular here then you know that good food is something we LOVE! Eating good food is a MUST for us, however my stomach does not always agree with the things I have eaten and the things I love to eat. Aside from disliking heartburn in general, I do not like to take … [Read more...]
Budgeting is one of those things that is SUPER important. It is also one of those things that we tend to put off also, because let's face it getting a budget figured out is not one of those fun things to do. However once you get the budget done it is sooo freeing! I tell you this from experience, things were stressful in our house before we had a set budget. Many years ago Tom and I sat down and put together our budget together. We got all of … [Read more...]
If you are looking for fun this fall ten you are going to LOVE the Freeform 31 Days of Halloween Movies! Every day through out the whole month of October there are movies playing every night on Freeform! To make your life easier I have the full Freeform 31 Days of Halloween Movie schedule! There are tons of great movies playing in the Freeform 31 Days of Halloween, I see quite a few of our family favorites on the list! Lots of the … [Read more...]
If you are looking for something fun and educational for the kids then you should totally check out ABCMouse.com! For a limited time you are able to grab a FULL year of ABC Mouse for ONLY $45!! That is a 60% savings - Normally $119 for the year! If needed you can split the payment up to 3 $15 payments thru out the year! I have been using it for both Alyssa and Hannah as part of their homeschooling. It is perfect for them, as it is made for … [Read more...]
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...]
