Ditching Cable | Streaming Entertainment Options for the Whole Family

Ditching Cable | Streaming Entertainment Options for the Whole Family With rising costs for cable and satellite television, and concerns over the pending Comcast/Time Warner merger, people are looking at ways to get their entertainment fix without having to depend on the big television providers. Fortunately, thanks to the availability of high-speed internet, and the popularity of online streaming, those looking to cut the cord from their … [Read more...]

Dyson Heater Hot + Cool Fan

Dyson Heater Hot + Cool Fan Sample received. All opinions are my own. Buying a home with an open floor plan was a priority for us. We love the open spaces, how even if you're in the next room you don't feel shut out, and how roomy the rooms feel with high ceilings. What we didn't consider at the time was one huge detail... heat rises. Yep. All of the heat from the bottom floor quickly drifts UP to the top floor leaving everyone on the … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

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) U Konserve Review | Reusable Lunch Sack #GIVEAWAY | ends 1/14 Winter Car Care Tips | $30 Visa #GIVEAWAY | ends … [Read more...]

McCormick Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

McCormick Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Sample received. All opinions are my own. Coming home late from work, you want something you can grab fast and easy for supper. Tonight we used the McCormick Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry. I cooked up my chicken and added my veggies and then let them all cook together until the chicken was finished cooking all the way through. Then I just added the McCormick Skillet Sauce simmer for a few minutes and you now … [Read more...]

Haba Doorway Puppet Theater

Haba Doorway Puppet Theater Sample received. All opinions are my own. Haba Toys has some ingenius products on their site. The Doorway Puppet Theater is no exception... it looked like something my children would enjoy. The first time I saw the Doorway Puppet Theater all I could think was, "now someone was thinking when they designed this, pure genius." Taking it out of the box there isn't any kind of assembly required. Just pull it out … [Read more...]

pediped Contest | Name That Shoe!

pediped Contest | Name That Shoe! Promotional item received. All opinions are my own. pediped® Announces Official Shoe Naming Contest Children’s footwear brand will name a shoe after one of its greatest fans   Award-winning children's footwear brand pediped® will name a new style after one of its fans. Parents and caregivers around the world have the opportunity to submit their child’s name for the chance at naming a pediped® shoe after … [Read more...]

aden + anais swaddles and blankets

aden + anais | swaddles and blankets Samples received. All opinions are my own. Finding a line of baby blankets that are not only aesthetically pleasing (aka adorable) but are also beneficial to baby can be hard. Fortunately I found aden + anais. Overheating is a leading factor for SIDS.  aden + anais’ stylish and breathable 100% cotton muslin swaddles ($22.00-$54.95) help safely regulate baby’s body temperature when used for … [Read more...]

What to Expect with Long Distance Moving

What to Expect with Long Distance Moving This past year, my family did something we've never done before… We uprooted ourselves and moved across the entire state. For your average person, a move really isn’t too difficult when it’s local; these are the times when you can call up a friend (with the truck), get things packed, and take your time. When you’re set on long distance moving, you really need to have everything in place and the … [Read more...]

PeakFection Guacamole and Salsa | Fresh At Your Fingertips

PeakFection Guacamole and Salsa Samples received. All opinions are my own. Our family is continuing our focus on healthier eating this year, which means finding good snacking options our children will actually eat. We were sent a fun PeakFection sampling kit full of goodies for a good old fashioned family movie night, along with some not so "old fashioned" ideas.. like guacamole and salsa. NEW PeakFection™ guacamole and salsa … [Read more...]

It’s Streaming Cats and Dogs | Netflix #StreamTeam

It's Streaming Cats and Dogs This post is part of the Netflix #StreamTeam ambassadorship. All opinions are my own. We are huge animal lovers in our household... but kitties hold a special place in our hearts.  That's Mocha. He is our little lover and loves to watch tv with us.  My kids love to cuddle and watch all kinds of animal shows with him. They were excited to hear that the world's greatest feline fighter, … [Read more...]