Kmart’s Fab 15 Toys | Air Hogs R/C – Hover Assault Conquer the ground and command the sky with the Air Hogs Hover Assault! It’s the ultimate fusion of ground and air R/C technology. Explore terrain that no other vehicle can as you drive, jump and fly this powerful hybrid R/C. Speed across the ground as you engage the intelligent propeller system and hop or soar over obstacles. Fire quick bursts of aerial navigation or launch your way … [Read more...]
My Mom Always Said… If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
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I’ve recently run into quite a few snide and rude comments on blogs and other social media outlets that leave me with my jaw dropped and totally without words. The comments are usually geared towards someone in particular and usually in response to a choice that person has made. My mom always said, if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all. I have never met a Mom that has said “I don’t care about my kids.”. I have heard of … [Read more...]
Artificial Trees for Your Holiday Decorating
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Artificial Trees for Your Holiday Decorating It's never too early to start planning for your holiday celebration. From the menu to the decorations and invitations, it can be fun to plan for your holiday bash. Start by choosing the right decorations that will give your home a warm and welcoming feel. Outdoor Holiday Decor There are many ideas for festive outdoor decor. Traditionalists love wreaths, swags and white Christmas lights. Adorn … [Read more...]
2012 Summer Entertaining Tips From Frito Lay Chefs | Video
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Frito Lay Flavor Kitchen Chefs Stephen Kalil and Tara Anderson give OurKidsMom readers a few summer Entertaining Tips. They had a few good ideas to help you plan your menu to incorporate vegetarian options. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Spring Home Makeover | Shopping For Pergo Laminate Flooring
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Spring Home Makeover with Pergo Laminate Flooring We have been fighting cracking walls, stuck doors and sloping floors for a few years now. Our house is only 13(ish) years old, so we were hoping it was just initial settling. When our upper floors started to crack and stick we finally decided to contact a couple of experts for their opinion. Both agreed that our foundation needed piering and our slab needed mud jacking. *insert whooping … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Zombie Proof Your Home & Staying Alive
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Carbonite : Automatic Online Backup For Peace of Mind
This post brought to you by Carbonite. All opinions are 100% mine. Nineteen years ago my first baby was born, and my love affair with the camera began. As chief historian for our family, I always worry about my photo storage and try to remember to back up my files often. There are times I’ve forgotten and I’ve lost a few months of my children’s lives because my computer decided to act up. If only there was a … [Read more...]
Guest Post | How to Fit Working At Home in with Looking After The Kids
How to Fit Working At Home in with Looking After The Kids Call for Backup. It really helps to have a great, supportive partner. My wife is a language teacher, so she needs to do work herself, so we take turns working at the computer while the other looks after the kids. Take the kids outside, or take them to a park, or read to them, while your spouse does some work. Then tag them out and tag yourself in. Go outside. No one likes to be … [Read more...]
Time For A Kitchen Remodel?
I am a fairly predictable creature. When spring arrives, so does the bug to declutter, rearrange and redecorate. When we purchased our house 10 years ago, the main feature we both agreed needed to be updated eventually is our kitchen. The first thing we’d love to do is remove the wall between the kitchen and the front living room. This will create a large space to allow a kitchen, dining area and sitting area to co-exist. Next on the list is … [Read more...]
