5 Tips When Coming Home with a Newborn | #WIN $100 GC | #UnstoppableMoms

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Something happens with a woman becomes a mom. Although you can't see it, I really think a superhero cape sprouts out her backside. Some how this woman that would forget where her head was if it wasn't … [Read more...]

Blue Man Group Now at Starlight KC Sept 9-14

Blue Man Group to Visit Starlight Theatre on Sept. 9-14 NETworks Presentations, LLC, and Blue Man Productions are pleased to announce the Blue Man Group theatrical touring production will visit Kansas City on Sept. 9-14. The theatrical tour features brand-new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites. The tour’s new sound, set and video design, centering around a proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen, create … [Read more...]

Our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide is LIVE!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but we officially only have 15 Mondays until Christmas! Can you believe that?! I know there are others out there that are like me. Planners... early shoppers. With that in mind, we have officially opened our Holiday Gift Guide for 2014! Product submission is super simple. Email Heather and she can get you set up. Be prepared to send a review sample. Giveaways are highly encouraged for greater … [Read more...]

The Maze Runner Coming to Theaters September 19

Promotional items received. All opinions are my own. THE MAZE RUNNER 20th Century Fox In Theaters September 19 I am so excited to share this trailer with you this week. I just watched it (four times) and have decided I have to see this opening weekend. I'm sure after you watch it you will agree! About the film When Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world … [Read more...]

SodaStream Celebrates May with “MOMPOWERMENT” | #WIN All Expenses Paid Trip to the Rachael Ray Show

SodaStream Celebrates May with “MOMPOWERMENT” I love SodaStream and I love Rachael Ray. The combination of the two... beyond fabulous. SodaStream, the world leader in home beverage carbonation stations, is honoring moms during the month of May with their “MOMPOWERMENT” contest. Consumers can go to SodaStream's Facebook page and nominate themselves or any mom that has had an impact on their lives for the chance to win an all-expense … [Read more...]

Welcome Our New OurKidsMom Contributor!

Welcome Our New OurKidsMom Contributor!   As OurKidsMom grows, so does the need for contributors. I put out feelers in a few of the groups I am in asking for interested parties and then researched each application as thoroughly as I could. I am very excited about our newest addition to the team... I'm positive you are going to love her (and her daughter is beyond adorable!). Introducing... April! My name is April Erhard, mother … [Read more...]

Disney’s Peter Pan Diamond Edition is COMING to Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Copy | Trailer

Disney’s Peter Pan Diamond Edition is COMING to Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Copy | Trailer By now you know... I am a Disney fanatic. I am simply beyond excited to announce that Peter Pan: Diamond Edition is being released on Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital copy... SOON! As always, it will be available for a limited time and I will be sure to let you know when to snag one! Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie … [Read more...]

National Coffee Day | Demystifying Coffee Jargon | Make It At Home Directions

Coffee language can be so confusing. When my daughter sends me to the drive thru to pick up her favorite beverage I am always overwhelmed with the verbiage... it can confuse you and almost make you cry! Vocabulary lessons in school didn’t include words like macchiato, latte, or frappe—so most of us are at a disadvantage when attempting to order a coffee treat just because we don’t know what all those terms mean. In honor of National Coffee Day … [Read more...]

LG & #WIN A Trip to NYC For the Wine & Food Festival | FINALISTS!

We had so many fabulous entries naming and explaining your dishwasher loading style... it was difficult to pick! We finally narrowed it down to 10. These 10 entries have been sent to LG who has the extremely difficult job of picking JUST ONE to join me October 12-14 in New York City for Food Network’s Wine & Food Festival! So here are the 10 finalists... in no particular order: Amanda S My Loading … [Read more...]

I’m Testing The Tria Hair Removal Laser!

I am so excited to tell you that I have joined the 2012 Tria Beauty Blogger Review Program and I will be testing the Tria Hair Removal Laser! Tria Beauty is a skin care company that manufactures revolutionary light-based skincare products that bring professional technology out of the doctor's clinic and into your home. The FDA-cleared Tria Hair Removal Laser uses the same laser technology used by professionals for in-office laser hair … [Read more...]