Keeping Your Family Safe | LifeLock FTC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT 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. As a parent, we go above and beyond to make sure that our family is safe. It seems that the minute my first baby was born, an instinct (almost Spidey like senses) turned on and like a radar... I … [Read more...]
How to Throw an Un-Birthday Party
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How to Throw an Un-Birthday Party This post brought to you by Dollar Tree One of the most fun parts about birthdays is going to the party. It symbolizes fun and happiness. When the kids are out of school for the summer, they usually have fewer parties to go to. They also need something fun to keep the boredom away. If there's no birthday in your family's future, throw an un-birthday party instead. It doesn't have to be extravagant and it should … [Read more...]
Combat Summer Brain Drain with Vtech Innotab 2S
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Combat Summer Brain Drain with Vtech Innotab 2S VTech product, information, and additional gift pack for giveaway have all been provided by VTech. September of 2012 Emma and Ethan reviewed the Vtech Innotab. Since then, the Innotab has been Ethan’s “go-to” toy when it’s time to grab something to keep him occupied outside of the home. When we were offered the opportunity to review the Innotab 2S I was intrigued. One of my frustrations with any … [Read more...]
Posing Ideas for Family Photo Shoots
Posing Ideas for Family Photo Shoots Family photos are not only fun to look back on, but they become a treasured memory as your children begin to grow up and make their own way in the world. If you continue the custom even when they have a job and have moved out, it might well even become an extra event for all of you to get together at. Thinking up different posing ideas for a family photo shoot can be bit tiresome and nerve-wracking if the … [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) Baby Shower Event | Beyond Bedding Crib Bedding Set | 10 Bedding Set #GIVEAWAY | ends 6/10 … [Read more...]
Oz the Great and Powerful on Blu-Ray Combo Pack
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Oz the Great and Powerful on Blu-Ray Combo Pack I received a copy of Oz the Great and Powerful for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own. It seems like just yesterday I was invited to attend the red carpet premier of Oz the Great and Powerful at Hollywood’s famous El Capitan Theater. During our time in California we were fortunate enough to have the chance to interview all of the main character actors as well as the director Sam … [Read more...]
Microsoft Announces “Chip In” Student PC Crowd-Funding Program #WindowsChampions
I am posting this message as part of the Windows Champions program. I received loan of a laptop for a year as well as other opportunities to review Microsoft products. Back when I was in high school and college, not many people had personal computers of their own. We all made our daily visit to a computer lab and our purpose was mainly word processing. I have two older children, ages 21 and 16, and times have changed! Now both of them need … [Read more...]
First Year of Fatherhood TWITTER CHAT | Philips and Avent Prizes
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First Year of Fatherhood TWITTER CHAT | Philips and Avent Prizes I wanted to let you know about a fun Twitter chat coming up this Tuesday, June 11... just in time for Father’s Day. How to Be a Dad ( @HowToBeaDad) will be hosting the chat “First Year of Fatherhood” – focusing on the unexpected things to expect for expectant parents – with Philips AVENT ( @AVENT_US), the leader in childcare, and Philips Norelco ( … [Read more...]
Joovy Noodle Adjustable Bicycle Helmet
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Joovy Noodle Bicycle Helmet We received samples items free of charge to facilitate our review. All opinions are 100% our own. I have always been one of “those moms” that chases down her children to make sure they put their helmets on. I tend to err on the side of caution and I figure if a simple helmet can help prevent an irreversible injury then why doesn’t everyone wear one? When Joovy announced they had a new adjustable helmet for little … [Read more...]
Raise a Cone to Summer with Nestle Drumsticks | #WIN a LIFETIME Suppy | #RaiseaCone
Raise a Cone to Summer with Nestle Drumsticks Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own. Nestlé Drumstick has been a treasured treat in our house as far back as I can remember. From the waffle cone to the smooth creamy ice cream... oh and don’t forget the crisp chocolate layer on top, it’s a timeless treasure we still indulge in on occasion. This particular occasion we were … [Read more...]
