Start thinking about a summer in Orlando This post was brought to you by Thomson. When planning a family vacation it's difficult to strike the right balance between what the kids want and what mom and dad need. After all, holidays are meant to be relaxing, allowing you to spend quality time together, see the sights and enjoy some delicious food. That's why it’s worth looking to Orlando, Florida for your next break. With activities that kids … [Read more...]
Homemade English Muffins Recipe
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I love to have eggs in the morning. Scrambled, over easy, poached... all with a huge helping of stir fried veggies. But, sometimes a good old fashioned egg sandwich is calling my name. Toast just doesn't do it for me. It falls apart, gets squishy etc. Bagels are too bready. That's why I love English Muffins. Turns out they are easier to make than I thought! INGREDIENTS 6 cup Flour 2 tbsp Sugar 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) Yeast 1 … [Read more...]
You’ve Had A Car Accident | Now What?
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What To Do If You Are In A Car Accident Everyone has been "schooled" on how to drive. It could have been through a driver's ed course, a family member or friend teaching you or just by studying the manual. It doesn't really matter how many lessons you've had or how good a driver you are, sometimes car accidents are just unavoidable. What I don't remember from driver's ed is what to do if you are in a car accident. With all of the winter … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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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) H&R Block Tax Software | Download #GIVEAWAY | ends 2/7 … [Read more...]
What’s Playing on Netflix February 2015 #StreamTeam
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What's Playing on Netflix February 2015 I am a Netflix #StreamTeam ambassador. All opinions are my own. Find out what's new, what's trending and what's on it's way out on Netflix for February 2015. … [Read more...]
How to Make Moving Easier for the Whole Family
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How to Make Moving Easier for the Whole Family If you're a parent, you know that everyday life can be stressful. Even without the occasional snag or dilemma, raising children, while succeeding in our careers and keeping our household and relationships in order, can be difficult, to say the least. And when you add a major upheaval like moving into the mix, the stress can skyrocket. For children, especially, relocating can be a painful experience. … [Read more...]
Five Productivity Apps for Android and iOS #vzwbuzz
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Five Productivity Apps for Android and iOS This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. Although the first month of the New Year is coming to a close, many of us are still working on tweaking our New Year's Resolution to be organized and more productive this year. I have decided that I am finally going to harness the power of my device and use my smart phone to it's potential. While surfing for … [Read more...]
Hallmark Hall of Fame Presents AWAY & BACK | #WIN a Family Vacation
This post brought to you by Hallmark Hall of Fame. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://www.ourkidsmom.com/. For more than 60 years, the Hallmark Hall of Fame has presented family friendly original films that entertain, enlighten and inspire. AWAY & BACK is the latest in the series and is no exception to the Hallmark Hall of Fame legacy! Synopsis of the movie: This is a heartwarming, family-friendly film that … [Read more...]
HP EcoFFICIENT Paper
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HP EcoFFICIENT Printer Paper Sample received. All opinions are my own. Printing and computers go hand in hand. If you find that you are going through paper quickly and most of your printing is not "final draft" important... I have found a new paper product you might be interested in. HP EcoFFICIENT paper meets your printing needs while being efficient to print and store. Weighing in at 16 lb bond (60 g/m2), this paper is 20% lighter … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Outdoors
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Five Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy the Outdoors We’re all well aware of the growing trends regarding childhood activity. Mainly, if it doesn't involve a screen - preferably touchscreen - then kids typically aren't interested. In many ways, this is an irreversible course, an unfortunate by-product of these highly technological times. But families can and should still make efforts to get outside once in awhile. For those claiming they can’t get … [Read more...]
