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...]
Plan a Teen Party
Plan a Teen's Party! Planning a party for a teenager is not as scary as it may seem. Yes, they are begging to throw the biggest gathering yet - inviting people from every school, wanting you to foot the bill - but under your supervision they will have a great time and you will be happy with the result. Just continue to tell yourself that everyone will be safe and everything will go as planned... ...because it’s time to prepare: Set Ground … [Read more...]
HP Envy 23 TouchSmart AiO Desktop Computer | Helping Us With Family Time | #HPFamilyTime
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HP ENVY 23 TouchSmart AiO Desktop Computer I wrote this review while participating in a program on behalf of HP and received an HP desktop PC and other products as part of my participation. Summer break has just begun & my kids are already in an electronic coma. If we were to let them, they would play video games or watch TV literally all day and all night. I want summertime to be filled with family togetherness – not just playing video … [Read more...]
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Continuous Spray Lotion #lovesprayandgo
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Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Continuous Spray Lotion I participated in a compensated program for Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer through Lunchbox. All opinions are 100% my own. Years ago, I think I was around 12, my grandmother gave me her one piece of beauty advice. Simply put... take care of your skin starting now! She took me to the store where she bought me a bottle of makeup remover and a tub of moisturizer. No … [Read more...]
