The Sweet Maple Cafe There are times when you want to go out for an elegant meal, but occasionally, you want comfort food served in a laid-back atmosphere, reminiscent of your mom's kitchen. That is what you can find at Sweet Maple Cafe. Everything at the Sweet Maple Cafe attests to its homey origins. The restaurant was opened in 1999 by a mother of two, Laurene Hynson, who wanted to be able to have afternoons to devote to her children, so … [Read more...]
Ethan’s 4th Birthday in Branson Missouri | The Track Family Fun Parks Review
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Branson Missouri | The Track Family Fun Parks Vacation. We had good intentions to take a family trip but with six people in the house our schedules wouldn’t cooperate. We had settled for a quick family staycation... but then a last minute schedule cancellation gave us a window for a quick road trip. I grew up spending most of my summers at my grandma’s house. She lived just a few miles from Branson, Missouri... so Branson is very familiar … [Read more...]
Nike Free Run 5.0 Shoes Review | Nike Young Athlete’s Innovation Summit
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As I was unable to attend the conference because of prior commitments, my husband Jason graciously took my place so that Joshua could attend. I recently started to converse with him about the Nike Free Run 5.0 shoes he received at the summit... but after a few minutes we both decided it would be best for him to write about them himself. So here are OurKidsMom’s husband’s thoughts on the Nike Free Run 5.0 shoe... At the … [Read more...]
Interview With Cobie Smulders AKA Maria Hill | Marvel’s The Avengers | #TheAvengersEvent
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Interview with Cobie Smulders aka Maria Hill I have been a long time How I Met Your Mother fan with Cobie’s character being my favorite tied with Neil Patrick Harris. When I found out I was invited to New York for The Avengers event and that we might have the opportunity to interview a few of the stars, my first reply was “Oh!! I hope we get to interview Cobie Smulders!”. A couple of weeks later it was confirmed and I was beyond excited! … [Read more...]
Interview With Tom Hiddleston AKA Loki | Marvel’s The Avengers | #TheAvengersEvent | #LokisLadies #TeamLoki
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Interview with Tom Hiddleston aka Loki Saturday afternoon we were all given the opportunity to participate in a group interview with Tom Hiddleston. You will recognize him as Loki from Thor and now Marvel’s The Avengers. I was excited to hear what he had to say about playing “the bad guy” and hear about his experiences making the movie The Avengers... but I was not fully prepared. Why? Because I was expecting Loki to enter the … [Read more...]
Marvel’s The Avengers Closes The Tribeca Film Festival | Honoring The Real Heroes #TheAvengersEvent
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Saturday was an amazing experience I will never forget. We started our day with the incredible experience of interviewing Cobie Smulders (S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki) on the 43rd floor of the Trump Soho Hotel (more on that later, though). Soon after our interviews were finished we headed downstairs just in time to see Robert Downey Jr. come downstairs and head out to the mob of Paparazzi (including a topless one!). A … [Read more...]
NIKE Young Athletes Innovation Summit | Update On Joshua’s Day
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Yesterday Joshua (my 15 year old son) and my husband, Jason, flew out to Oregon to visit the NIKE World Headquarters for the Young Athletes Innovation Summit. This was Joshua’s first time flying since he was a tiny baby and he was beyond excited. The experience was great and Josh has a funny story about being stopped for random screening by the TSA. Both of my guys have enjoyed the past two days together. I’m loving the extra … [Read more...]
Marvel’s The Avengers Are Assembling In New York | I’m GOING! | #theavengersevent
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Marvel’s The Avengers Are Assembling in New York! It’s almost time... Friday morning bright and early I will be boarding a plane headed to New York City to attend the red carpet screening of Marvel’s The Avengers at the Tribeca Film Festival. This in itself is an amazing experience! But wait... there’s more! Saturday afternoon before the screening our small group of bloggers will have the privilege of interviewing two of the movies … [Read more...]
NIKE Young Athletes Innovation Summit | We’re GOING! | #NikeKids
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In just two short days my husband and oldest son will be boarding a plane headed to Oregon. Why? They were invited to attend the NIKE Young Athletes Innovation Summit at the NIKE headquarters! How amazing is that, right? Joshua just turned 15 and has been playing sports since 1st grade when we signed him up for soccer. The bug bit hard and he has played nearly year ‘round ever since. When he started Junior High he took up running and joined … [Read more...]
I’m Attending the Red Carpet Screening of MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC! | #TheAvengersEvent
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I still can’t believe it... but I’ve pinched and double checked... it’s still true! I will be attending the final day of the Tribeca Film Festival at the red carpet screening of Marvel’s The Avengers in New York City at the end of April! Twenty-five bloggers will be attending and covering the event as well as possible interviews and more! I’m hoping to meet Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson and I’ve heard that Cobie Smulders will be in the … [Read more...]
