Back to School with Kohls

Back to School with Kohls Thank you to Kohl’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Back to School shopping just got easier. I always start my back to school shopping at Kohl’s for things like back packs, clothes, shoes and undergarments. This year I can finish, or come close to finishing, my shopping thanks to the new partnership with OfficeMax! Kohl’s has always been a no brainer because of their fashionable on –trend … [Read more...]

We Bought a Brita While Back to College Shopping #BritaBackToCollege

This post brought to you by Brita. All opinions are 100% mine. We Bought a Brita While Back to College Shopping #BritaBackToCollege   My daughter is attending my husband and I’s alma mater. This means that I understood completely when she began to complain to me about the smell and the taste of the tap water. She did her best to “deal” with it, but with her water consumption not being where it should be and the cost of single bottles … [Read more...]

Drop Your Pants for Underwareness | Your Social Posts Help Charity

Many thanks to Depened for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging people to #dropyourpants for #underwareness. Age, childbirth, illness and various surgeries can all lead to the need for a “different kind of underwear”. After the birth of my last baby my OBGYN was very concerned that I might have serious issues as well. Apparently during my c-section she found that my bladder had adhered to my uterus. She was able to separate them, but it … [Read more...]

Staples and Katy Perry Want You To #MakeRoarHappen

Staples and Katy Perry Want You To #MakeRoarHappen My year in the classroom as a third grade teacher made me appreciate just what teachers do for our children each and every day. School budgets are thin. Teachers are only given so much to work with, often times the rest comes out of their own pocket. With teachers salaries what they are, that can really hurt. That’s why I’m happy to partner with Staples to promote their #MakeRoarHappen … [Read more...]

Tips for Traveling with Children | Air and Road Tips

Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Many parents put off traveling with their young children until they are a bit older to avoid a vacation disaster story. Traveling with the littles can bring on a state of panic for a lot of people. Images of wiggling kids, whining phrases, irritated passengers and multiple pit stops for a potty break are just a few scenarios that float through the mind. We have been … [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) Minimize Sun Exposure With UV Skinz Swimwear | #GIVEAWAY | ends 8/8 … [Read more...]

CrockPot Dulce de Leche Carmel Sauce Recipe

CrockPot Dulce de Leche Carmel Sauce Recipe Our family tends to eat our weight in ice cream during the summer months. It just tastes 1,000 times better when the temperatures are soaring into the 90’s and 100’s. Plain ice cream is fine, but sundaes are even better. We found this super simple way to whip up a batch of your very own, made from scratch Dulce de Leche carmel sauce. Really. Anyone can do this. It’s super cost effective, … [Read more...]

Partner | JOHNSON’S® Baby Has Changed It’s Formula | #PromiseToBaby

Partner | JOHNSON’S® Baby Has Changed It’s Formula | #PromiseToBaby This post brought to you by JOHNSON’S® Baby. All thoughts and opinions remain my own. I have always loved bath time with my littles. There something about the skin on skin contact, the soothing nature of the warm water and the absolute fun my babies had playing with the water that made it the perfect end to my day. Not to mention I absolutely love the smell of a freshly … [Read more...]

Disney Apparel by Jumping Beans | Jake & Sofia Collection| #MagicAtPlay #Sponsored #MC

Disney Apparel Jake & Sofia Collection by Jumping Beans | #MagicAtPlay #Sponsored I participated in an Ambassador campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received promotional items and product samples as a thank you for participating. This back to school season kids will be able to take the magic of Disney into the classroom with Disney apparel by Jumping Beans, available exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. I … [Read more...]

Road Tripping with Verizon Wireless | Connectivity Comparison #Vzwbuzz

Road Tripping with Verizon Wireless | Connectivity Comparison #Vzwbuzz  As a member of the #VzwBuzz influencer team, I received the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1 tablet with line of service from Verizon. No additional compensation was provided nor did I promise positive feedback. All opinions are my own. All photos in this post were taken with Verizon devices and have not been edited to show their capabilities. Road tripping with … [Read more...]