Mamas and Papas Baby Bud Booster Seat

Mamas and Papas Baby Bud Sample item received for review. All opinions are my own. Mamas and Papas products are high quality products that have a trendy look and design. The Baby Bud Booster seat is a nice light weight booster that you can easily take with you anywhere you go. The Baby Bud is a 3 stage booster that grows with your baby and is ideal for ages 6 months up to 3 years.  The bottom of the booster has non-slip feet that adjust … [Read more...]

New From HIT Entertainment Barney, Angelina Ballerina & Thomas DVDs

New From HIT Entertainment Barney and Angelina Ballerina DVDs Samples provided. All opinions are my own. Just in time for your holiday shopping, 4 new DVDs from HIT Entertainment’s lovable Angelina Ballerina, Thomas & Friends and Barney. Angelina Ballerina : Twirling Tales Angelina and her friends stay on their toes in these twirling, whirling tales of friendship and fun!  There are sweet surprises in store when Angelina and her … [Read more...]

Mosters University on Blu-Ray/DVD

Mosters University on Blu-Ray/DVD Sample received. All opinions are my own. Released:  October 29, 2013 Studio:  Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Running Time:  104 minutes Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's … [Read more...]

Microsoft Office Wants to See How YOU Get It Done #GetItDone #WindowsChampions

Microsoft Office Wants to See How You Get It Done I am posting this as part of the Windows Champions Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. With the holiday season quickly approaching, the need to get things done away from the office has never been greater…or more desirable. A recent study conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Microsoft found that more than half of office workers (53%) would be willing to work more hours—and … [Read more...]

Meal Inspirations | Recipes for Busy Moms

Meal Inspirations | Recipes for Busy Moms This post was sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. As much as I’d love to prepare five course meals for my family, the reality is I barely have time to grocery shop let alone plan elaborate meals. In my effort to avoid prepackaged or fast food I try to prepare easy homemade meals that are not only delicious but nutritious as well. I also try to avoid repeating meals too close together to … [Read more...]

Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Emmaline

Happy 7th Birthday Sweet Emmaline Today is our sweet Emmaline’s 7th birthday. It seems like yesterday I spent my days snuggling in bed with her entranced in her sweet baby smell. She quickly transformed into our little busy toddler that lit up the room with her smile and could bring on the clouds with her sad face. It took a little persuading on our part, but she finally took to her role of big sister and relishes in the fact … [Read more...]

Leapfrog Mr. Pencil and Creativity Camera | App Learning Toys

Leapfrog Mr. Pencil and Creativity Camera | App Learning Toys I have a 5 year old son who has started kindergarten this year and has really taken a liking to writing his letters and learning their sounds. LeapFrog has developed a new app / game called Learn To Write with Mr. Pencil. Before I received Mr. Pencil I went online and downloaded the free app and let the kids play around. They had so much fun playing on the app using just their … [Read more...]

Does You Have to Lift Weights to Lift Cat Litter?

Does You Have to Lift Weights to Lift Cat Litter? We have two crazy big fur balls in our house named Mocha and Jasper. They are a joy to have around... for entertainment, companionship and I simply enjoy petting and snuggling with them (funny how relaxing it is!). I enjoy just about everything about them.... except the cat litter. Cleaning it out... gag. Stinky, messy and gross. Buying it? Oh, don’t get me started. Purchasing cat … [Read more...]

Kidco Extra Tall and Wide Auto Close Gate Review

Kidco Extra Tall and Wide Auto Close Gate Review The product was provided for review purposes. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Stairwells are oftentimes the hardest parts of your house to baby proof. In our new house we have a space that I needed to block off, but finding a gate that would work wasn't an easy task. I chose the Kidco Extra Tall & Wide Auto Close Gateway ® G1201 because it was a very wide gate and it uses … [Read more...]

Do You Know What’s Covered By Your Insurance Policy? #sponsored #Aflac #MC

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. As October 1 Nears, 7 out of 10 Employers Have Yet to Communicate Employee Benefits Changes. Yet Most Employers Expect More Gaps in Insurance Coverage, More Costs to Employees due to Health Care Reform. Open enrollment at my husband’s job brings all kinds of anxiety for me. Once upon a time (about … [Read more...]