Products to Keep the Kids Healthy {Back to School}

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Our kids have been back in school for about 2 weeks now which means the lovely viruses will be making their way into our home. One of my friends’ schools actually sent home a note from the nurse saying that usually within the first 2 weeks of school, kids will start getting sick as theyRead More

“Game Time: Tackling the Past” Premieres September 3rd!

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I have another great Family Movie Night to tell you about hosted by P&G. “Game Time: Tackling the Past” premieres this Saturday, September 3rd on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT. I had the chance to watch a screening of the film and if you love football and those feel-good movies, this is the movie forRead More

The Brother P-Touch Label Challenge Post #1 {Video}

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Today we are taking a step away from toys for a minute and we’re talking about something that helps you stay organized – whether it’s organizing the playroom, kitchen, bathroom or any room in your home. Being a busy mom and working woman means I have to keep myself organized. When I fall apart, theRead More

Combining Science & Ice Cream with the Scientific Explorer’s Ice Cream Science Kit

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Ice cream is quite popular around our house and our freezer usually contains at least one carton. So, when we had the opportunity to combine science with making ice cream, we were all for it! We recently tested out the Scientific Explorer’s Ice Cream Science Kit. You start off by experimenting with two bowls ofRead More

Make an Angry Birds Cake for Your Angry Birds Party!

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Are you wanting to make an Angry Birds Cake for your Angry Birds Party but you don’t know where to start? We have a super easy and super cool way to do it! Check out these Angry Birds & Pigs Cake – Cupcake Toppers which can be used to make an Angry Birds cake asRead More

BrightBin – The Next Generation Lunch Box {Back to School}

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My 7 yr. old takes his lunch to school everyday and everyday I break out the plastic baggies. Our family has become more aware over the years of the environment and how we can take care of it better, but there is definitely more we can do. Sometimes, it’s the little things. We can’t installRead More

Get Cooking with Headchefs {Video, Pictures & Giveaway}

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I’m not always so great at getting my kids in the kitchen and one of my goals, is to do better at that. I love to cook, but I tend to do it on my own and not grab a kid or two to help me. When I do actually get the kids in theRead More

The Bagel Bites Snack Simply Pledge, Plus Free Bagel Bites! {Giveaway & Review}

Aaron enjoying a plate of Bagel Bites

Over the course of the summer, I’ve been giving a certain section of our home a little makeover. A healthy makeover you could say. It started in our pantry and has moved over to the refrigerator and freezer. That’s right. I did a food makeover. I realized the importance of healthy eating and mainly healthyRead More

“Winnie the Pooh” Activities and Recipes

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“Winnie the Pooh” opens in theaters everywhere July 15th and in celebration of the release, we have some fantastic activities and recipes to share with you. These are perfect to keep the kids busy on a hot or rainy summer day. From pencil toppers to cake pops, there is something for everyone. Just click onRead More

Liv Dolls Now Available in McDonald’s Happy Meals

Apparently the Zoobles did really well in McDonald’s Happy Meals, because Spin Master has teamed up once again! From now until July 7th, their popular Liv Dolls will be included in the Happy Meals. The miniature dolls – Daniela, Sophie, Katie, Alexis, and Hayden – plus three styling heads, can be found in the meals.Read More

Stock Up on Summer Essentials with Kimberly-Clark Cars 2 Products

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Are you getting ready for the premiere of Cars 2 in theaters this weekend? It arrives June 24th and I definitely have a couple of excited kids who can’t wait to see this movie. Okay, and one excited adult (ME!). We have had so much fun bringing you all the Cars 2 product news andRead More

5 Tips For Using Up Your Gift Card Balance

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If the answer to the question “What’s in your wallet?” includes gift cards with a useless balance — say $2.34 — you’ll be pleased to hear about a bill passed May 25 by the Oregon legislature. Fed up with the serious amount of unused plastic in their wallets, house members voted to require businesses letRead More

Planning the Perfect Playdate with Kmart’s Playdate Place {Interview}

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As a young mom living in very cold (and sometimes very dark) Alaska, if it weren’t for frequent playdates with my friends and their children, I just might not have survived those days. Playdates offered my kids a chance to get out and have some fun and it offered me something I desperately needed –Read More

9 Easy Summer Travel Tips

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You may have already planned your family summer vacation or you might still be looking for some affordable ways to travel this summer. It’s obvious that Americans are changing the way they take vacations. Between deals of the day and discount travel vacations, we are all looking for ways to travel cheaper, without sacrificing tooRead More

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