The Parent Rap | Mom, Mom, She’s the BOMB! | Funny Parenting Music Video Do you remember “back in the day” when we all thought we were so cool? It doesn’t have to end when we have kids... really! I found this video some time back and laughed hysterically as I related to every portion of it. I just ran across it again the other day and thought I’d share. Even if you’ve already seen it, it’s a fun one to view again. … [Read more...]
Eleven New WINNERS! Are YOU One?!
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Hickory Farms Pack & Go Picnic Tote ends 12/31 9,551 entries 9091 Nicole S Pick One Merida with Angus ends 1/2 7,727 entries 2215 Brynn D Subscribe to OurKidsMom via email Fisher Price Rev 'n Go Stunt Garage ends 1/1 4,618 entries 237 jennifer Enter Another Giveaway Fantastic Gymnastics Dora ends 1/3 5,260 entries 5124 Jamie B Pick One Big Boots Blaze Brigade Firetruck ends 1/1 4,884 entries 4807 … [Read more...]
Juicing | Green Juice Recipes
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I don’t typically make New Years Resolutions, but I like to take the New Year as an opportunity to make smart life changes that impact me, and hopefully my family, in a positive way. We have slowly been making food choice changes over the past year or so, but this year I intend to be more mindful when shopping. Some of my plans include avoiding highly processed foods, more cooking from scratch meals, less eating out at “fast food” restaurants, … [Read more...]
OurKidsMom’s Blogging Family Is Growing! | It’s A …
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My husband and I have been so incredibly blessed with 2 healthy kids. Having both a boy and a girl has been such an experience... from learning to deal with all the different types of experiences that both a boy and a girl brings. Well now that our son is almost 5 and our daughter is 2 what does life bring us next…….? ANOTHER blessing! We are super excited to finally share with OurKidsMom readers that we are expecting our 3rd child! I'm due … [Read more...]
What Marriage Therapy Looks Like
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What Marriage Therapy Looks Like A lot of people are afraid to admit that they need to go to couple’s counseling or marriage therapy. This is largely because they aren’t sure what to expect when they get there. Often they see it as a “cure” for fighting but it is quite a lot more than that. Here are some things you can expect when you undergo marriage therapy. Communication One of the biggest things your marriage therapist or couple’s … [Read more...]
Single Parenting | Keeping Your Eye on the Prize (Not Price)
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Single Parenting | Keeping Your Eye on the Prize (Not Price) The time of life between the ages of 25 and 45 is one where you start to think about settling down and looking toward the future. If you are female and have a child between this age, and the father of the child is not present for whatever reason, it is no cause for panic. Single mothers between ages 25 and 45 can build a secure life for themselves without many of the pitfalls that … [Read more...]
Keurig Vue V700 Giveaway | [CLOSED GIVEAWAY]
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Keurig Vue V700 Giveaway | Seeing Double Event I haven’t had my Keurig for very long, but I cannot recall what I ever did without it. That’s why when I saw this event, I knew I wanted to join up. Were you secretly (or not so secretly) wishing for one for Christmas? Now’s your chance to win one! Seeing Double! Keurig Vue V700 Event Hosted by Mom To Bed by 8 and Donna’s Deals and More Brew with a Vue. Keurig has done it again with an entirely … [Read more...]
Ohio Flame Fire Pit Review | The Patriot 24” Fire Pit
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Ohio Flame Fire Pit Review | The Patriot 24” Fire Pit My husband and I enjoy sitting outside and enjoying the sounds of nature, especially on a crisp fall evening. It seems, though, that the older I get the more cold affects my joints... so we haven’t enjoyed an afternoon or evening “out” in quite a while. I have been casually shopping for a fire pit for quite some time, not quite sure what attributes I was looking for other than I knew I … [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) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… Box of Mead Learning Products ends 1/9 Moxie Girlz Bubble Bath Surprise … [Read more...]
Febreze Deliver The Holidays Winner Announced
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Remember back in November when I told you about Febreze’s Deliver the Holidays contest? Febreze was looking for someone that couldn’t make it home for the holidays so they could deliver $10,000 and all the special holiday memories of home to the one lucky winner. On December 24th, Febreze announced the winner of their holiday contest, making one family's dream come true! It’s so hard to be away from your family anytime, but the holidays are … [Read more...]
