Birthday Bash: Nintendo Wii Selects Offers An Affordable “Staycation” : Wii Play Motion Game Review

Let’s face it… the economy leaves the budget tight and big extended family vacations are less obtainable (and reasonable) than in years past. More and more families are searching for less expensive “staycations” that are still family involved, fun and most importantly affordable. Nintendo has heard our cries and is offering Nintendo Selects. These games are affordably priced at only $19.99 each and will induce hours of family fun. Wii … [Read more...]

Be Prepared for Bad Weather : Radio Shack Weather Radio & Emergency Preparedness Kit [CLOSED Giveaway]

We live in on the west side of Missouri and are no strangers to bad weather. As a matter of fact, just a couple of weeks after being contacted by Radio Shack to review the Bad Weather Emergency Preparedness Kit… Joplin, Missouri was hit by a terrible tornado. During those few weeks surrounding Joplin's tornado our city went under tornado warnings several times, making me wish our weather radio wasn't on backorder! It happens in an instant, and … [Read more...]

Make a Spectacle of Yourself [CLOSED Giveaway]

As a parent, I have made it a permanent mental note as to when my children need their physicals/check-ups and dental visits. Often times, though, I forget about their eyes. Be honest (and please tell me I’m not the only one), the topic of vision exams usually only creeps up when a problem is noticed, right? Vision is such an important part of a person’s life. When vision problems creep up behaviors change and learning is interrupted. … [Read more...]

BioBubble Versatile Small Animal Habitat Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash The Next Generation in Animal Habitats The Bio Bubble is the World’s Most Versatile Animal Habitat. The versatility and the functionality of the Biobubble makes it one of the most unique, state of the art animal habitats available on the market today. The Biobubble can transform into an aquarium, terrarium or small pet habitat, customized to meet the needs of any small pet owner. … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up : List Your Giveaways

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) I’ll start with my giveaways ending in the next seven days…   Harry Potter Years 5 & 6 Ultimate DVD ends 6/27 Hannah Mia Handcrafted Girls Tutus & … [Read more...]

Attack of the Sewer Flies! HELP! [affresh Dishwasher and Disposal Cleaner Review]

At least once a year it happens… and it seems like it’s from out of no where. Really, where do these strange creatures come from?! First they start showing up in the kitchen. It usually starts with just one, then another, then all of the sudden them seem to be everywhere in the house!! Bathrooms, bedrooms… Kaytlin even found one in her car! We usually buy drain cleaners and use them repeatedly until the flies disappear. We also manually clean … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners : ELEVEN Winners! Are YOU One?!

Congratulations to this weeks winners!  I’m starting with the Fathers Day Blog Hop winners: Fathers Day: Bulldog Remote Car Starter 5 WINNERS 903 Entries Your Winner (confirmed) Author: Nicole B (nicolebang@) Comment: I also want the remote keyless entry. Your Winner (confirmed) Author: Lindsay (jc_mysolidrock@) Comment: I Follow OurKidsMom via Google Friend Connect Your Winner (confirmed) … [Read more...]

20 Years Ago…

Twenty Years Ago… Our lives changed Forever. (My first time holding Emilee… and one of our very few “family” photos.)  Our sweet angel baby Emilee Camille was born. She graced our lives for 5 beautiful but heart wrenching days. Because of a fluke birthing accident our lives were changed forever. You taught us to not take our lives for granted. You taught us that life is fragile, precious and can be changed or extinguished in … [Read more...]

Pediped’s New Adventure Line & Giselle Flex Review : The Next Best Thing to Bare Feet

I fell in love with pediped in 2007 when Emma received a couple pair for her 1st birthday. I had found an article about how flexible footwear is so important to growing feet. I had always thought that firm “walking shoes” that people bronze were what babies needed to learn how to walk.  After some research on the topic I was sold. Then I found pediped originals. After some reading on the subject, I loved that pediped mimics barefoot walking… … [Read more...]

Gender Non Conforming Boys… Should I Worry?

Childhood gender nonconformity is a phenomenon in which pre-pubescent children do not conform to expected gender-related sociological or psychological patterns, and/or identify with the opposite gender. Typical behavior among those who exhibit the phenomenon includes but is not limited to a propensity to cross-dress, refusal to take part in activities conventionally thought suitable for the gender and the exclusive choice of play-mates of the … [Read more...]