This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.This winter we discovered how our Echo Dot Kids Edition can bring Christmas magic to our little ones. Today I want to tell you about our other Amazon device, the Echo Show. Every since we added this device to our home, I can’t help but be surprised at how ...
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Creating Christmas Magic at Home
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. For me, it’s not so much about the shopping and gift giving as it is the opportunities to make lasting memories. The holiday season in our house is synonymous with love, kindness, and fun. This year my 3 youngest are ...
How Not to be a Stressed Out Mom
This post was sponsored by Neutrogena as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.As a working mom with 3 small children, I know how important it is to take some time for yourself! But, like many moms, I don't always do what I know I should. Today I want to give you some tips to slow down, relax, and focus some attention on ...
Happy Birthday Kiwi Co.!
One of my favorite creative kids activities is having a birthday! Kiwi Co. is celebrating their birthday by offering a super deal to new subscribers. Why Kiwi Co.? We’ve been receiving Koala and Kiwi crates for a while now and the kids just LOVE them. The projects are awesome, and the time we spend together making the projects is priceless. We have gotten some really amazing ...
Sanity-Saving Tips for Busy Moms
When I first started blogging, I had newborn twins, a full-time job, and a 9-year-old with a packed extracurricular schedule. To say I was busy is an understatement! Since then, we added another bundle of joy to our family. I've learned a lot over the years about managing a growing family while working full time. With a little planning and these sanity-saving tips for busy moms, you’ll be more ...
How We’re Raising Literate Children
Now that the girls are in school, I have a lot more time with my 3-year-old, Johnny. He’s not in preschool yet, and I want him to be on track for kindergarten in a few years. Kindergarten is not at all the finger painting and nap-taking class that it was when I was little! These days, kids leave kindergarten already reading. My teacher training gave me some starting points for teaching little ...
Making Time for Family on Busy School Days
Now that the girls are back in school, our evenings can sometimes be hectic. Now in addition to the regular dinner/bath/bedtime routine, we have to fit in homework too. Some weeks it feels like, by the time Friday rolls around, we’ve hardly spent any time together. I’m finding simple ways to make time for family a priority on those busy after-school days. Give Kids Your Attention When You’re ...
Ant Man and The Wasp Movie Review
The Ant Man and The Wasp movie is my favorite movie of this summer. It was everything I’d hoped it would be, and so much more! The Ant Man and The Wasp movie opens July 6 2018! You may recall that I hinted to the Ant Man and The Wasp release back in January, when I gave a sneak peek of the top Disney movie releases of 2018. But back then I had no idea that I would walk out of the theater, ...
How Smart Appliances can Save your Sanity
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.Many of you know that John recently graduated from SDSU as a computer science major. Over the last 4 years he’s told me more than my brain can handle about software and programming. As much as I tease him for his over-the-top geekiness, there is something to ...
The Key to Helping your Child Stay in Bed at Night
I never learn my lesson. We’ve had this issue with 4 children so far, and I make the same mistake with all of them. In the middle of the night, the youngest one stumbles out of his room and into my bed. Part of me is too sleepy to bother with getting up and tucking him back into his own little bed. But the other part of me, the part that regrets letting him sleep in my bed every single time, ...