Best Beaches to Explore on a Caribbean Cruise Experienced Caribbean cruise-goers know that the fun starts not when you get on board, but the minute you start planning your vacation. Let’s be honest, cruises are a major purchase for most of us, so it’s worth spending some day-dreaming time on which stopovers you want to include. For many people that means selecting good beaches — check out these recommendations. 1. Jamaica is a popular cruise … [Read more...]
Party Planning Tips for Birthdays and Graduation
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Party Planning Tips for Birthdays and Graduation Party decorations supplied by Party City. All opinions are my own. It's time once again to plan for an upcoming birthday or graduation party. There is so much to do and you are overwhelmed with all of the details. I've been there done that. With 23 years of parenthood under my belt and four children, I've thrown my fair share of parties. I've narrowed down my party planning tips to my top 4 … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Giveaway Linky
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Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Logitech Hardworking Professional Toolbox #GIVEAWAY RV $200+| ends 7/3 Osmo | Educational Games System for iPad | #GIVEAWAY RV … [Read more...]
Sun Protection for Sensitive Skin | #ChooseSkinHealth #IC
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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I come from a long line of sun worshipers. For as far back as I can remember, my family spent hours on end in the sun... on the boat, at the beach, and in the backyard with a kiddie pool. When the sun came up, we were out there. The love affair only … [Read more...]
Help Your Graduate Showcase Their Achievement | #EarnItFrameIt #ProudGrad
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This post is part of the blogger program by Church Hill Classics and The Motherhood, who compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Graduation is such a huge moment in a person's life. I remember being so overwhelmed at the thought of my college graduation. I was relieved, excited and overwhelmed with the thought that it was time to find my career job. This year my oldest is … [Read more...]
Chipotle and Soccer The Perfect Combination
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Thank you to Chipotle for sponsoring today’s conversation. All opinions remain my own. Our family enjoys a good soccer game, so when we were invited to the Sporting KC vs. St. Louis FC game we eagerly accepted. What better way to fuel up for a night of rowdy cheering than a Chipotle bowl or burrito! We weren't the only ones with the idea either, as the group in front and behind us all had on Sporting KC shirts and were chatting excitedly … [Read more...]
Bean Bags: An Awesome Addition to a Playroom
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Creating and decorating your kids’ playroom, in a way that they will love can seem more daunting than a job interview, driving exam and public speaking engagement rolled into one! While you want your kids to be beyond delighted at the space you’ve created, you also need it to be that tricky combination of both fun and functional. You’d like to strike that perfect balance of play and learning - without anyone realizing it... In an ideal world, the … [Read more...]
Live Art, Bands, Beer and Bacon at Boulevardia
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Special thanks to our guest author, Alyson Copp, for covering Boulevardia for OurKidsMom. Thank you to Farmland Foods for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions are our own. Kansas City is made up of a lot of unique pieces, but three things this mid-western city proudly boasts about are beer, barbecue and music. Boulevardia is a festival started by the local Boulevard Brewing Company. This year, they kicked off their second annual … [Read more...]
How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half
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Road trips with the family can get expensive when it comes time to eat meals on the road. Here are some of our best tips for How To Cut Travel Food Expenses In Half. Some are simple common sense methods, while others may be things you hadn't considered before. Saving money on food while traveling can free up more room in your budget for an extra day on the road, or perhaps a special day at a local theme park. How To Cut Travel Food … [Read more...]
Gold Toe Socks Are Oh So Soft | #OhSoSoft #IC
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Gold Toe Socks Are Oh So Soft I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Gold Toe. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I am the kind of girl that likes to wear socks in the house year 'round. My feet tend to get cold and there's something about having a pair of cozy socks on that is comforting. But because of the size of my feet (size 11), I have a hard … [Read more...]
