Teaching Children Acceptance & About Bullying | #WIN Rainbow Rabbit Children’s Book & Stuffed Rabbit Review | #GIVEAWAY | ends 2/15 | #rafflecopter

    Rainbow Rabbit book & stuffed rabbit It's no secret: Our children are growing up in a world where many of them aren't being accepted for who they are. It might be that they are too tall, too short, have a different color of skin or ethnic background, or they might have disadvantages that other children don't have. Whatever the reason, many of these children are bullied into thinking they are less than others and … [Read more...]

Project 366 | Day 29 | Wires

Project 366 Day 29 Wires Spent the day visiting two hospitals with my Dad today. It’s a long story, but he had to transfer to one with a neurosurgeon. I will be spending the day there again tomorrow, this time waiting for him to get out of surgery. So many wires coming off of one person. … [Read more...]

Zone Perfect Bars | Abbott Nutrition Snack Packs | Simple Service Project to End Childhood Hunger | #AbbottCFK #CBias #ChampionsforKids

Zone Perfect Bars & Our Snack Packs   Last week I told you about Abbott Nutrition’s simple service project… a Champions for Kids mission to help children in communities across the country fight hunger.  Did you know…. More than 16 million children under the age of 18 in the United States are food insecure – unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious foods necessary for a healthy life. More than 3 … [Read more...]

Planning a Super Bowl Party? | #WIN $250 American Express | [CLOSED] | #bluecashmeifyoucan

Planning a Super Bowl Party? photo source The Super Bowl is almost here! Every year families and friends gather to watch the big game and feast on a fabulous spread of yummies. But are you getting as much as you can for your money? With the Blue Cash Everyday Card you could earn 3% cash back on your Superbowl groceries! So, to celebrate the Superbowl, American Express is teaming up with OurKidsMom and several other blogs to see how much … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | List Your Giveaways!

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) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… Real Steel Blu-Ray/DVD (rafflecopter) ends 1/31 $50 Wind & Weather GC (rafflecopter) ends 1/31 2 Bottles Krill … [Read more...]

Project 366 | Day 28 | Potty Train

Project 366 Day 28 Potty Train Yes, I said “train”. Ethan has been working on a potty chart with a train on it called the “potty train”. For each dry Pull-Up he has, he gets a sticker. He is now 4 stickers away from having a potty party with cake and presents! Good-bye Pull-Ups… I’m getting ready to do the potty dance… WOOT! … [Read more...]

It’s Leap Year | Before Our 25th Wedding Anniversary I want to…

It’s a typical story. Boy meets girl, they court, fall in love, get married… and go on a honeymoon. Their first trip together, alone… time to focus, connect and just “be a couple”. My husband and I have been married for 24 years this summer. We have four children ages 3 through 19… and have NEVER. BEEN. ON. A. HONEYMOON. Yep! You heard me right. My “next big leap” as the title of the post announced is to leave my children… with someone … [Read more...]

Project 366 | Day 27 | Coloring in the Lines

Project 366 Day 27 Coloring in the Lines Today I noticed my sweet Emma coloring. I was surprised how well she was staying in the lines! … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners | TWENTY-THREE New Winners! Are YOU One?!

Congratulations to this weeks winners! Singing & Storytelling Belle RV $79.99 (rafflecopter) 4,586 entries 4223 Kathy Pease Tweet About the Giveaway $20 FAST CASH! (rafflecopter) Plasma Car (rafflecopter) 3,782 entries   2487 Jessica Tweet About the Giveaway Kowallaa Wall Graphics Art that Clings (5 winners) … [Read more...]

#WIN Thirty-One Gifts | $100 gc #GIVEAWAY | [CLOSED] | #rafflecopter

Thirty-One’s mission is to celebrate, encourage and reward women for who they are! We feel women deserve to treat themselves and their loved ones to something special. We do this by bringing the party – and incredible fun and functional products to the home!  By offering quality products and an outstanding business opportunity that helps women achieve their personal “Why,” we are providing women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding … [Read more...]