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.Who else loves backyard gatherings? Every time I go to a friend's barbecue I start getting the itch to host my own get-together. Of course, when you have people over you have to make sure that your outdoor entertainment space is up to par. I've been getting ...
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21 Ways to Get the Most Out of Summer Days
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #MyCafeSteamersAs summer looms on the horizon, it feels like the days ahead are plentiful. But then as September starts to creep up, I always get this feeling of panic like there’s still so much I haven’t done yet! I brainstormed some ways to get the most of summer so I have ...
Family Beach Day | Tips for a Fantastic Beach Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias In my younger years I spent as much time as I could at the beach. It was so easy back then - I’d just grab my sarong and sunscreen and be out the door in minutes. Now that I’m a mom of 4, getting everyone to the beach and back home is a lot more work than it used to ...
Fun Spring Snacks for Kids
This post is sponsored by Goldfish® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.Our family is leaping into spring and all things warmer weather. If you can’t get outside to enjoy a warm spring day, you can always bring the season inside with some fun spring snacks for kids!Today’s snacking features our new favorite crackers: Goldfish Epic Crunch. These crackers have ...
Sanity-Savers for Spring Cleaning with Kids
This post is sponsored by The Libman Company but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.Now that the weather is warming up, it's a good time to spruce up your interior! When you have little ones in the home, this is sometimes easier said than done. This weekend we broke out the suds and scrub brushes. I'd love to share with you some of my sanity-savers for spring cleaning with ...
Dumbo Review + Free Printables | Mom Goes to the Movies
Well hello, movie-goers! This week I had the pleasure of attending the new Dumbo movie screening. I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to dance around any spoilers so you can enjoy the movie when you see it in theaters this weekend. ;)The Dumbo 2019 Movie is Unique… Yet Still the SameI know, I know. What a vague thing to say, right? But it’s true. ...
Creating a Home where Learning is Fun
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.How do you keep kids interested in reading and growing their little minds? With all the rain that’s hit San Diego this winter, we have spent more time indoors than this mama would like. On the plus side, everyone has had plenty of chances to work on their ...
Captain Marvel Movie Review
Where does a loving husband go on a date with his wife? Why, to the Captain Marvel Movie, of course! John and I had the fantastic opportunity to preview Captain Marvel a few days before its release. Oh my, is this movie entertaining!Brie Larson is the Adorable and Kick-Butt Captain MarvelDefinitely my favorite thing about the Captain Marvel movie is Brie Larson. She is the epitome of ...
How the Echo Show Brings our Family Together
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 ...
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 ...