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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. It's almost back-to-school time, and I am working on serving the family healthier meals that are well-balanced. It's easy in the summer to eat out, order in pizza, and to eat at the pool snack bar for dinner. They do have a killer grilled cheese and fries, but the kids need to get back to some healthy brain food. We need to nourish our bodies well to help our … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and prize will be awarded from sponsoring company. Back to School Giveaway Exclusive: Win a Disney Frozen Backpack from & Learn About Awesome New Books from Indie Authors Enter below to win a Disney Frozen Backpack given away exclusively on Mama Luvs Books. This back to school giveaway is sponsored by our friends at Reader Spoils. Check out some amazing books worth reading below! Now that the kids are … [Read more...]
My only TV entertainment at the moment is Big Brother 16, Bachelor in Paradise, True Blood and The Leftovers. Not that those shows aren't good to watch; I'm a bit addicted to Big Brother and hoping Derrick wins (as he is the best player on there and is also from Rhode Island). There is just something about my favorite shows that I really feel like I am missing. I truly do miss my Zombies, Bikers, Jailbirds, Clones, and People of Westeros and … [Read more...]
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central for the American Optometric Association. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Eye health is a constant concern in our household. My grandmother went blind around the age of 50 of a rare eye disorder. The only way I ever knew her growing up was with her being blind. My grandfather had to help her do everything, and when he passed away she … [Read more...]
I recently attended Blogger Bash in NYC. It was great to visit the city and see many blogger friends. Here are my top 5 favorite things about going to Blogger Bash! Visiting the Hexbug Table at Sweet Suite I am a Hexbug Ambassador, so I was very excited to meet the reps at the table and to see their new toys. Everyone at Hexbug was friendly and excited to be there. I got to see some really cool toys that my kids would love! First of all, kids … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This is sponsored from Coca-Cola®; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. It's important when making choices for your family that you provide them with healthy and nutritious options. My husband and I decided that giving up soda was important for us, and in doing so our kids (ages 7 and 10) have never even tried it. We allow them juice, water, milk, and what they call "tasty water." Once we discovered vitaminwater®, the … [Read more...]
Answer........Nothing. As a former teacher, I remember thinking of all the things kids could be working on and skills they could be practicing while at home during the summer. I have since changed my way of thinking on this topic. Sometimes kids need time to disconnect from school work, just as adults need a break from their careers. I have pushed Summer Learning Workbooks on my kids in past summers, but this summer I thought I would just let … [Read more...]
Disclosure: As an ambassador for K'NEX, we get products in exchanges for posts. All opinions are mine and mine alone. My kids, especially my 7-year old son, is really into building things. When I saw that K'NEX had building sets that were also "Plants vs. Zombies," I knew he would immediately be in love! He loves to play Plants vs. Zombies on the iPad, so he could really connect with the characters in this set. When we got it at home, he tore … [Read more...]