Back to School With Kohl's | Designing a Study Space Disclosure: Product used for review was courtesy of Kohl's. All opinions are 100% my own. My oldest recently headed off to college, leaving an empty room behind. I will admit that it took me several weeks to recover before I could even walk past her room without sobbing. But as I soon realized that she wasn’t gone for good, I also began to realize that our family needed the extra space she … [Read more...]
Preparing for 3 Underrated but Expensive Money Wasters
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Preparing for 3 Underrated but Expensive Money Wasters No matter how big your savings account is, there are a number of "small" money-wasters around the home, with your car, or even just with the kids that could take a massive portion of your savings to fix. If you're not ready, all those months and months of savings could be gone in a moment! However, these accidents can be avoided if you prepare for the worst before it happens. Let's talk … [Read more...]
Sofia the First | Talking Sofia and Animal Friends Doll
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Sofia the First | Talking Sofia and Animal Friends Doll If you are not familiar with the storyline behind Sofia the First... let me catch you up to speed: Sofia the First is set in the storybook world of the classic Disney Princesses and introduces Sofia, a little girl with a commoner’s background until her mom marries the King and she becomes royalty. Sofia is whisked off to the castle, where she learns what it means to be a real … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Kids the Value of a Dollar With Virtual Piggy
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Teaching Your Kids the Value of a Dollar With Virtual Piggy Disclosure: I received a promotional item for my thoughts about Virtual Piggy. All opinions are my own. Did you know... · American kids get a hefty $780 per year in allowance, on average, but almost none is saved! – TIME Magazine · 88% parents say, “knowing how to spend their money well” is the 2nd most important factor to their child’s success (Source: JWT … [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) Back to School | Gelarti Paint and Decorate Peel Off Stickers | #GIVEAWAY | ends 9/9 See's Candies | $25 gc #GIVEAWAY | … [Read more...]
text-Ur Craft Foam Kits
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Text-Ur Craft Foam Kits Text-Ur foam craft kits are a new item that takes craft foam to a whole new level. This craft foam has various textures which makes it more fun and creates more options. Also, text-Ur craft foam comes with 3D space-ur sticky squares. Instead of thin squares used to stick the various pieces together, there are thick squares that can be used to create a 3D effect. My kids love to do crafts so getting the chance to … [Read more...]
Keurig K10 MINI Plus Brewing System
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Keurig K10 MINI Plus Brewing System My Keurig has become a necessity in my morning routine. I am the only one in my house who drinks coffee, but I would never make a pot of coffee just for myself. Six years ago my husband bought me the BEST present ever, my first (and only) Keurig! I don't know of many coffee makers that will last that long. However it's been used A LOT and it's letting me know it's time to retire it, so when asked if I would … [Read more...]
Five Things Your College Bound Student Will Need
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Five Things Your College Bound Kid Definitely Needs Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Chevrolet via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Chevrolet. Although my daughter has been in college for a few years now, this is her first year away from home at a University about 90 miles from home. Our back to school shopping list has changed dramatically over the … [Read more...]
Zarbee’s Natural Allergy Relief | #ICanBreathe
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Zarbee’s Natural Allergy Relief | #ICanBreathe Allergy sufferers everywhere are paying close attention to the local weather forcasts hoping for good news when allergen levels are being discussed. Here in Missouri our pollen forecast, according to weather.com, is headed for “very high” levels. Many many people are hunkering down in their homes hoping it will pass quickly. A few of our family members suffer from ragweed and pollen … [Read more...]
Sleeping Funnies | Gearing Up For Fall With An All Season Down Comforter
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Gearing Up For Fall | All Season Down Comforter From DownLinens The product(s) reviewed and the content for this post was sourced from DownLinens, online resources and family traditions. I have always loved watching my children sleep. From the day they are born, their peaceful slumber has been a source of awe for me. As they grow, their sweet and peaceful slumber is sometimes intertwined with a little humor. We’ve all seen the kids … [Read more...]
