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) #WIN | Gelish MINI Soak Off Gel Nail Polish Gel Manicure System | #GIVEAWAY | ends 6/25 #WIN | Oz the Great and Powerful on Blu-Ray … [Read more...]
Eight FREE Windows 8 Apps You NEED To Check Out | From Photo Editing to Travel | #WindowsChampions
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Eight FREE Windows 8 Apps You NEED To Check Out | From Photo Editing to Travel The world of apps is so confusing and finding just the right app that works just the way you want it to can be frustrating. We’ve found eight Windows 8 apps that will help make your life a little easier. From on the go photo editing, free drawing words, and cutting edge photo tools to deal hunting for flights & hotel, travel, currency calculating and even a Paypal … [Read more...]
What Happened to Super Mom?
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What Happened to Super Mom? I had my oldest when I was 21. I was young, energetic and had the patience of a saint. My friends and family would refer to me as “Susie Homemaker”. I loved rolling around the floor playing with my daughter, I kept an immaculate house and love to cook and bake... a lot. Seriously, my husband’s co-workers would call our house to place an order for a particular cookie because I sent them to work with him so often. I … [Read more...]
Gymboree Summer Lines | Children’s Clothing
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Gymboree Summer lines | Children’s Clothing This past spring we reviewed several pieces of Gymboree’s Spring line here on the blog. Emma and Ethan have worn these items multiple times and they still look fabulous even through several washes. So when Gymboree offered to let us review a few summer items we jumped at the chance! Summer in the mid-west can be downright miserable. Between the sky high 100 degree + temperatures and the staggering … [Read more...]
Plan a Teen Party
Plan a Teen's Party! Planning a party for a teenager is not as scary as it may seem. Yes, they are begging to throw the biggest gathering yet - inviting people from every school, wanting you to foot the bill - but under your supervision they will have a great time and you will be happy with the result. Just continue to tell yourself that everyone will be safe and everything will go as planned... ...because it’s time to prepare: Set Ground … [Read more...]
HP Envy 23 TouchSmart AiO Desktop Computer | Helping Us With Family Time | #HPFamilyTime
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HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Desktop Computer I wrote this review while participating in a program on behalf of HP and received an HP desktop PC and other products as part of my participation. Summer break has just begun & my kids are already in an electronic coma. If we were to let them, they would play video games or watch TV literally all day and all night. I want summertime to be filled with family togetherness – not just playing video … [Read more...]
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Continuous Spray Lotion #lovesprayandgo
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Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Continuous Spray Lotion I participated in a compensated program for Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer through Lunchbox. All opinions are 100% my own. Years ago, I think I was around 12, my grandmother gave me her one piece of beauty advice. Simply put... take care of your skin starting now! She took me to the store where she bought me a bottle of makeup remover and a tub of moisturizer. No … [Read more...]
New Sneak Peek at Disney’s Frozen Trailer #DisneyFrozen
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New Sneak Peek at Disney’s Frozen Trailer #DisneyFrozen Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers … [Read more...]
Avoiding Headache Triggers This Summer
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Avoiding Headache Triggers This Summer I am posting this as part of a compensated Excedrin Ambassador program. All opinions are 100% my own. Summer is here and the kids are home.... what’s a parent to do? As the temperatures climb our first reaction is to retreat inside... but then the kids turn into couch potatoes or worse, start fighting. Instead, our family has set a goal to spend at least a few hours outside daily. The kids will be playing, … [Read more...]
5 Unique Kids Birthday Party Themes
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5 Unique Kids Birthday Party Themes Every year is another opportunity to surprise your kid with a unique birthday party. This list includes our birthday party picks, from the ultra-whimsical to the superhero extravaganza. If you’re looking for birthday party ideas for your child’s big day, these are some of the best and most unique themes we could find. 1. Whimsy Under the Sea What little girl doesn’t love The Little Mermaid? If your … [Read more...]
