A Story of Persistence | For All You Love | #ForAllYouLove

A Story of Persistence | For All You Love | #ForAllYouLove The For All You Love campaign launched last week in advance of Mother's Day and it celebrates the selfless and unconditional caring of caregivers, including moms, and all the ways they care for those they love. In honor of selfless and unconditional caring I wanted to share a short clip of my experience with my Grandmother. My Grandma had always been an extra special person in my life … [Read more...]

Dunkin Donuts | Limited Time Offerings Love ‘em Before They Leave

Dunkin Donuts | Limited Time Offerings Love ‘em Before They Leave Our family loves to enjoy a steaming cup of delicious coffee every morning. One of my favorite brands of coffee is Dunkin’ Donuts, especially in fall/winter with their pumpkin spice flavor. When I heard they had three new limited time flavors I knew we had to try them. We were sent a box full of enough coffee and goodies to share with a handful of my friends. For a … [Read more...]

Baby Shower Event | Ubbi Diaper Pail The Can of Steel

Baby Shower Event | Ubbi Diaper Pai Welcome to the Babys Gotta Have It! Baby Shower Event!   When I first saw the Ubbi "Can of Steel" on Ellen I instantly fell in love with the style and the colors... yes the MANY colors it comes in. I was thrilled when Ubbi asked if I'd like to review one (free of charge, all opinions are 100% mine). Everything seems to be made from plastic now a days and I love when i find something that is … [Read more...]

Flash Giveaway | $250 Joovy GC | ends 5/14

Flash Giveaway | $250 Joovy GC Last week’s Joovy Flash Giveaway was so much fun I decided to join in for todays! It’s mid May and two days after Mother’s Day and we’re asking, “Mother, May I?” Did you ever play the game as a child?  We have fond memories of being the ‘mother’ or trying to get there.  Now that you’re a real mom, let’s play for a Joovy prize! [Mother May I take five running jumps at this? (can you tell we're … [Read more...]

Calphalon 4 Slot Stainless Steel Toaster and Katana Series Knife Block Set

Calphalon Toaster and Katana Series Knife Block Set We recently ran into a small inconvenience in our household. One side of our four slice toaster decided to finally stop working. With a family of six, this can mean disaster (not literally... but a huge pain in the neck) while trying to get breakfast on the table in a quick and efficient manner. I was thrilled when Calphalon offered to send (free of charge, all opinions 100% my won) their 4 … [Read more...]

Baby Shower Event | Bumbo Floor Seat

Baby Shower Event | Bumbo Floor Seat Welcome to the Babys Gotta Have It! Baby Shower Event! When my son was an infant I had a floor seat that was not a Bumbo, it was a different brand but seemed like the same idea. I wasn't impressed with it at all. He was always falling to the side and I would have to stuff blankets around him to keep him sitting upright. I had expressed my displeasure to a friend about this seat and she introduced me to … [Read more...]

Disney Princess Ariel’s Floating Fountain Playset

Disney Princess Ariel’s Floating Fountain Playset My kids love to play with anything that involves water, so when Mattel asked if they would like to review Ariel’s Floating Fountain (at no charge, all opinions are 100% my own) we said yes! One of our favorite Disney princesses, Ariel, is exploring what it is like to live on land when she floats into playtime with the new fountain playset. Kids will love spraying Ariel with water, pushing … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

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) Mothers Day Gifts | Logitech Global Graffiti Collection Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | #GIVEAWAY | ends 5/13 Mothers Day Gift … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners | FIVE New Winners! Are YOU One?!

#WIN | Spring Is Here at Tea Collection Children’s Clothes | $100 GC #GIVEAWAY | ends 4/26 6,041 entries 2061 Heather Suminski Instagram on the web It’s Raining Money! | #WIN $500 Visa Gift Card | $1000 #GIVEAWAY | ends 5/1 285,647 entries Entry #51947April P. Mothers Day Gifts | My Mom's Best Advice | $50 Target GC #GIVEAWAY | ends 5/3 6,028 entries 758 Sacha Schroeder Follow OurKidsMom on Pinterest Mega Bloks Barbie Build n Style Play … [Read more...]

Are You Ready for Unexpected Medical Expenses? | Our Experience and The Real Cost of an Illness

Are You Ready for Unexpected Medical Expenses? | Our Experience and The Real Cost of an Illness  Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It all happened last January. It was early Sunday morning when my phone rang. On the other end was my Dad. He sounded confused and disoriented. His first sentence to me was, “What day is it?”. With … [Read more...]