Don't Pack the Kids: Sanity-Preserving Moving House Tips for Busy Moms If you're raising children and taking care of a family, you're a master of multitasking and stress management. Moving house when you have young children to care for, however, is a test that breaks the best of them. The challenge in moving with children is about more than just finding a way to keep everyone well-fed and happy while work gets done. It's also about keeping … [Read more...]
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home?
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home? Wondering whether or not you can safely leave your kids alone at home is not a philosophical question, but a practical one. Sometimes, you may not be able to arrange childcare or a childcare arrangement falls through at the last minute. This may happen at the worst of times—when you have to go to work and it’s a snow day from school or when you have to leave the house to take care of an … [Read more...]
FabKids Is the Answer for Busy Moms and Back to School Shopping
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FabKids Review Sample received. All opinions are my own. It's insane to realize that the summer is nearly over. Wasn't it just June? With August upon us, my head spins with all of the "to dos" on my list. Back to School shopping used to be so easy for Emma, I'd pick up what I thought was cute and she'd wear it. Now that she's nearly 10 she has grown her own style and one stop shopping is now a thing of the past. Or is it? I've been on the … [Read more...]
The Harmon Section Making Back-to-College Shopping Easy!
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Procter & Gamble. For me, getting ready for back-to-school is a very a hectic time, especially because two of my kids are heading off to college this year. It's unlike normal back-to-school shopping because I don't just need clothes and school supplies, I also need to make sure they have household items like a laundry basket, toothpaste, razors, shower shoes, laundry detergent, shaving … [Read more...]
Beyond Junior Y High Chair
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As a mom I love products that grow with my kids, the more versatile a product the better it is in my books. I was recently sent a Beyond Junior Y Baby High Chair from Abiie. This high chair takes your child through every stage they go through. From a high chair for your baby, to a booster for your toddler at the table, all the way to using it for a adult to sit at. The Beyond Junior Y chair is a unique style that catches your eye and makes … [Read more...]
The Making of the Cinderella Cake | Buttercream Transfer Method
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The Making of the Cinderella Cake | Buttercream Transfer Method McKenna's birthday was drawing near and I had planned on just having a low key family birthday. I honestly didn't think she would care if we had a "theme" for her birthday so I was going to pick. I very much enjoy picking the theme while I can, usually something simple and easy. I had a hard time getting excited and motivated to make her last cake and so I was a little worried I … [Read more...]
How To Remove Washed and Dried On Stickers From Clothes
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How To Remove Stickers From Clothes It never fails. My kids will be wearing a brand new shirt and decide they need to adorn it with a sticker... and forget to take it off before throwing it in the hamper. I used to check every single piece of clothing (including pockets), but with six people in the house that is just not feasible time wise anymore. I’ve asked and reminded the children many times but sometimes they forget. Emma went with me to … [Read more...]
Storks Movie Trailer
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STORKS Warner Bros. Pictures In Theaters September 23 Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, … [Read more...]
Nine Lives in Theaters August 5
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NINE LIVES EuropaCorp In Theaters August 5 Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His eponymous company FireBrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date – the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and his adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina … [Read more...]
Meat : It’s Whats For Dinner | Free Beneful Sample | #FriendsofBeneful
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Beneful. For the past two years, the fine folks at Beneful have been working diligently to evolve their dry food recipes, switching things up to use more ingredients that dog owners are familiar with and want in their dogs’ food. They know that seeing a real meat as the first ingredient is extremely important to dog owners, which is why real meat is now the #1 ingredient in Beneful’s beef and chicken dry … [Read more...]
