Insomnia: your wall paper could be to blame! This post brought to you by Travelodge Hotels If you have recently moved, think very carefully about the interior design scheme you opt for... especially if, like me, you value your sleep! The color of your walls can have a big effect on how many hours of sleep you get per night, according to a new study conducted by Travelodge Hotels. If purple, grey or brown are your favorite colors, you … [Read more...]
Graco Glider Elite Gliding Swing
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I think any mom will agree with me that a great baby swing is a necessity with a newborn baby. My daughter loved her swing, and as she was my second it was a life saver at times. Knowing that she was content and happy when in the swing while I took care of my oldest was important to me. That was a borrowed swing. So with this baby, my third, on the way one of my must have items on my baby list was a good swing. Graco sent us an amazing … [Read more...]
Long Overdue Baby Update
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Long Overdue Baby Update Ok I know this update is LONG overdue but I guess better late then never. The beginning of this pregnancy I was horribly sick up until about 25 weeks. I couldn't keep anything down, if I ate I would get sick, if I didn't eat I would get sick... it was a lose lose situation. During all this sickness all I could think of was how much it was like my son's pregnancy. With both of them I couldn't eat beef or even … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday | Fun Underwater Photos
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Keeping Cool During the Dog Days | Fun Underwater Photos We have been planning for our vacation later this year and I have been waiting for a good sale on an underwater digital camera. We ran across a fabulous deal on a Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and wanted to give it a test run. Like many families, our summer is being spent keeping cool at our local pool. Emma has gotten stronger this year and can swim quite well without her water wings. We … [Read more...]
Free Birds Movie In Theaters November 1 | New Trailer
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Free Birds Movie In Theaters November 1 | New Trailer I received a Fandango gift card to see Free Birds in theaters in exchange for posting. All opinions are my own. They're out to change the main course of history! Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks (voiced by Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson) must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Keeping our family connected with Skype
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FTC DISCLOSURE: OurKidsMom aims to provide unbiased editorials. However, I wish to disclose that from time to time I may receive free products or other compensation from companies for blogger reviews. Our family has four children... really two sets of children. Our oldest set are 21 and 16. Our youngest set are 6 1/2 and almost 5. Although they are all in vastly different stages of life, the bond is incredibly strong between them... … [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) #WIN | Gelish MINI Soak Off Gel Nail Polish Gel Manicure System | #GIVEAWAY | ends 6/25 #WIN | Oz the Great and Powerful on Blu-Ray … [Read more...]
Eight FREE Windows 8 Apps You NEED To Check Out | From Photo Editing to Travel | #WindowsChampions
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Eight FREE Windows 8 Apps You NEED To Check Out | From Photo Editing to Travel The world of apps is so confusing and finding just the right app that works just the way you want it to can be frustrating. We’ve found eight Windows 8 apps that will help make your life a little easier. From on the go photo editing, free drawing words, and cutting edge photo tools to deal hunting for flights & hotel, travel, currency calculating and even a Paypal … [Read more...]
What Happened to Super Mom?
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What Happened to Super Mom? I had my oldest when I was 21. I was young, energetic and had the patience of a saint. My friends and family would refer to me as “Susie Homemaker”. I loved rolling around the floor playing with my daughter, I kept an immaculate house and love to cook and bake... a lot. Seriously, my husband’s co-workers would call our house to place an order for a particular cookie because I sent them to work with him so often. I … [Read more...]
Gymboree Summer Lines | Children’s Clothing
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Gymboree Summer lines | Children’s Clothing This past spring we reviewed several pieces of Gymboree’s Spring line here on the blog. Emma and Ethan have worn these items multiple times and they still look fabulous even through several washes. So when Gymboree offered to let us review a few summer items we jumped at the chance! Summer in the mid-west can be downright miserable. Between the sky high 100 degree + temperatures and the staggering … [Read more...]
