Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Rainbow Loom

My daughter is obsessed with Rainbow Loom, and this item will definitely still be a hot item this holiday season! My daughter has the loom already and makes bracelets all day! There is the traditional weave, Starburst, and fishtail to name a few. You can research on YouTube to find different ways to make these bracelets. The kit has everything kids need to make bracelets, keychains, rings, and more by using rubber bands, a loom, a hand tool … [Read more...]

Kristin

Evita Coming to PPAC in Providence, RI

Want something exciting to do in Providence, RI next week!!! Well, Providence Performing Arts Center has just the show for you!! Yes, you heard it right.....Evita is coming to PPAC! I will be there tweeting from the show this week. I can't wait to see it, and I bet you would love to see it too! Check out the show information below!   DATES: Sept 8th - 14th , 2013 TICKET PRICES: Fri/Sat Eves, Sat/Sun Matinees: $80, $68, $63, $53; … [Read more...]

Kristin

My Girl’s Dollhouse AWESOME Giveaway!!! A Great Gift for the Holidays!

Are you ready for the My Girl's Dollhouse giveaway? With kids back to school and football back on TV, Fall is definitely in the air. Halloween decorations are in the stores already. When the pumpkins and costumes are put away, you know what's next, right? We'll be celebrating the holidays before we know it! But...why wait? A group of really amazing bloggers are teaming up to give our readers a little "Christmas in September!" In fact, this … [Read more...]

Kristin

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: The Zelfs {Giveaway}

I am going to start my holiday gift guide now, because my kids are already starting to make their lists. My gift guide is going to be the things my kids WANT this year and not things I am telling them to check out! I am letting them tell me!  My first item for my gift guide is The Zelfs. Both of my kids love them (remember they are ages 6 and 9). The younger is a boy and the older a girl. So these toys can be interesting and fun for both girls … [Read more...]

Kristin

How to Create a Great Blog Post: The Art of Blogging

As bloggers we are artists. We start out with nothing and create something. Each post is a separate piece of work, and one we should be proud to share. Blogging is art, and we create what types of masterpieces we want to been seen. The blank screen is our blank canvas. It is clear of all thoughts and images, and it is up to the blogger what goes in that space. Every blogger has their own style, their own identity, and their own passions. As a … [Read more...]

Kristin

Storyland in New Hampshire ~ End of the Summer Vacation

Disclosure: I was compensated with park tickets for writing this post; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. Taking a trip to Storyland in New Hampshire is truly an amazing way to end the summer with the kids. We needed a last minute fun trip before school started, and boy was this the right choice! My husband had to get work done, so I drove myself with the kids and a neighbor friend four hours to Glen, NH! We stayed at the North … [Read more...]

Kristin

Sports Illustrated Kids’ SportsKid of the Year Nominations

Disclosure: Our blog is participating in a sponsored blog ambassador program from Sports Illustrated Kids. As a part of this program, we have received paid compensation and a year subscription for placement of digital advertisements and specific postings related to SI Kids. Do you know a kid who demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship through their accomplishments on the field, in their classrooms and in their communities? I bet you do! I … [Read more...]

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Labor Day EASY $5 Amazon Flash!

Celebrating the LAST DAYS of summer here at Mama Luvs Books! For this super easy flash, just enter a comment below telling me your favorite memory from the summer! Mine have been traveling to Rehoboth Beach, DE for a family reunion and taking my kids on a last minute trip to Storyland in NH!! I would love to hear yours! This giveaway is for people 18 and older and worldwide. Giveaway ends tonight (Sept. 2nd at 11:59pm)! Winner chosen by … [Read more...]

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